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Akhmetov knows he’s in for tough challenge vs Eustaquio

By: - Reporter / @MarkGiongcoINQ
/ 07:05 PM September 06, 2017

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Whatever the result and however the fight would turnout, former ONE flyweight world champion Kairat Akhmetov said he will be ready for anything.

Akhmetov faces tough Filipino Geje Eustaquio in the main event of ONE: Total Victory on Sept. 16 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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“My advantage should be my wrestling and ground game, but I am not going to rely only on that. I am willing to test myself against him on the feet, and show what my hands can do,” said Akhmetov.

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“I envision every possible scenario, from a quick win, to a tough decision where I overcome adversity. Whatever he brings to me, I will be ready for it,” he added.

Akhmetov hopes to get back into title contention and he has to go through Eustaquio first before earning another shot.

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The Kazakh knows it won’t be a walk in the park.

“Geje Eustaquio is a good striker with decent takedown defense, and he has a good team behind him. I do not think he has a lot of weaknesses,” Akhmetov praised.

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TAGS: Geje Eustaquio, Indonesia, Kairat Akhmetov, MMA, ONE: Total Victory

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