‘Everyone Wants This Fight’ – Akif Guluzada Eyes Biggest Win Yet Against Jaosuayai At ONE Fight Night 36
"The King" is ready to test his speed and boxing against a top-five contender in Bangkok on October 3, live in U.S. primetime.
By Fachrul Sidiq
Sep 26, 2025, 08:00 UTC
Akif “King” Guluzada knows what’s waiting for him on Friday, October 3, in U.S. primetime.
The 20-year-old Azerbaijani will collide with #5-ranked flyweight Muay Thai contender Jaosuayai Mor Krungthepthonburi at ONE Fight Night 36: Prajanchai vs. Di Bella II on Prime Video in Bangkok, Thailand.
A win over a ranked Thai star could propel him into the top five of the flyweight division and confirm his place among the world’s best.
Each man swings with knockout power, each drives the pace forward, and each has carved a reputation as a striker who fans can’t take their eyes off. That’s why this clash has stirred so much anticipation — it’s the fight people have long wanted to see.
Guluzada said:
“I know everyone wants this fight. I watch TikTok, everyone, Thai fans, want this fight with me and Jaosuayai because he is a good fighter, and me too. This is a great fight.”
That demand comes as no surprise. Jaosuayai, who owns a staggering 75 percent finishing rate in the world’s largest martial arts organization, stormed into the top five this past June at ONE Fight Night 32, blasting Nakrob Fairtex with a head kick that ended matters in just 52 seconds.
The finish earned him a performance bonus and underscored the menace in his arsenal. With knockout after knockout etched into his record, Jaosuayai has proven that he possesses power that can turn out the lights in an instant.
Guluzada admitted:
“I like Jaosuayai. He’s good and not the same type of fighter (as my other opponents). I respect him.
“He has good hooks and good reflexes, and good timing. He’s dangerous because he has good timing.”
“The King,” though, has been just as destructive during his own rise.
Undefeated in four bouts inside ONE, he scored a spinning back elbow finish against Puengluang Baanramba at ONE Friday Fights 94 in January that earned him a US$100,000 contract and a spot on the main roster.
He followed that up with a dominant showing against Sean Climaco at ONE Fight Night 31 in May, where he scored a first-round knockdown en route to a unanimous decision victory.
Against his upcoming foe, Guluzada has seen openings he believes he can use. With a 4-inch height advantage over the 5-foot-5 Thai, he believes he can stretch the canvas in his favor, using his reach like a spear to keep Jaosuayai’s hooks slicing at shadows instead of flesh.
He said:
“For me, he’s small. I see, before punching, he dips down. He dips down after the punch. It’s not good, because I watch, I see, he dips down after the punch or after the kick.”
Guluzada Believes His Power Will Overwhelm Jaosuayai
Akif Guluzada steps into ONE Fight Night 36 with his sights set on a clear victory over Jaosuayai Mor Krungthepthonburi, one that could lift him into the flyweight division’s top five.
At just 20 years old, he’s already tallied 19 professional wins, with his unbeaten run in ONE built on speed as quick as a snap, boxing as sharp as a blade, and footwork that shifts like shadows in motion.
Those tools have made him a tricky puzzle for every foe so far, and they might once again provide the answer on October 3.
The 20-year-old phenom revealed his most trusted weapons:
“My speed and my boxing. I am technical. My technique — I have technical boxing footwork too.”
Those attributes have carried him through every test so far. Against Jaosuayai’s reflexes and hooks, he expects that foundation to be crucial.
As for how the fight ends, Guluzada won’t make bold predictions, but he isn’t shy about his knockout power.
“The King” said:
“I don’t know. It’s a surprise. [A knockout?] Sure, why not?”
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