Ibragim Dauev owes his one championship career to the generosity and guidance of Anatoly Malykhin. The Russian featherweight credit his countryman with the provision of the connection and mentoring that his fighting career has transformed.
DAUEV is confronted with undefeated Akbar Abdullaev in Vederweight MMA action on One Fight Night 35: Buntan vs. Hemetsberger on Prime Video On Friday 5 September, in Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. The 24-year-old tries to extend his perfect promotional record to 4-0 against dangerous opposition.
Dauev contacted Malykhin while he is considering a move to Thailand for better career opportunities. The Chechense Jager had no connections in the region when he reached the two-division One MMA world champion with two division for advice.
Malykhin responded immediately and connected Dauev with the right people to secure his one championship debut. The heavyweight understood the challenges of pursuing greatness far from home.
Their relationship started with Malykhin who picked Dauev at the airport upon his arrival in Thailand. He arranged accommodation, showed him in the city and took him out for dinner during those crucial first days.
Dauev discovered that the generosity of Malykhin extended far beyond first aid. The former three-division king became a mentor that was both his fighting approach and personal character development.
“I reached for Anatoly for the first time and asked for help with my fight. He responded immediately and suggested that I had contacted Anita. He advised me. Together they helped me get a fight in one championship,” said Dauev.
“As a mentor he is really great – he always tells you what to do. His mentoring has influenced me in everything, both in and out of the ring. In the ring he paved my character, and outside the ring he showed me that the most important thing is to be human.”
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