Battle-Tested Jaosuayai Dismisses Height Disadvantage Against Akif Guluzada
Jaosuayai Mor Krungthepthonburi enters Friday’s clash with Akif Guluzada carrying memories of his last oversized opponent, and those memories fuel unshakeable confidence despite facing a daunting 4-inch height deficit against the surging Azerbaijani destroyer.
The fifth-ranked flyweight Muay Thai contender meets the 20-year-old at ONE Fight Night 36: Prajanchai vs. Di Bella II on Prime Video on October 3, broadcasting live from Bangkok in U.S. primetime where personal animosity has transformed what began as mutual respect into genuine hostility.
Guluzada has systematically demolished every obstacle since earning his six-figure contract by destroying Puengluang Baanramba at ONE Friday Fights 94 in January. The towering technician followed with a dominant decision over Sean Climaco in May, dazzling audiences with signature flair and technical wizardry that announced his arrival among the division’s elite threats.
But Jaosuayai believes crowd-pleasing techniques crumble against battle-tested veterans who have survived everything the division can unleash. The Thai star stands just 5-foot-5 against Guluzada’s imposing 5-foot-9 frame, yet that size disparity triggers memories of Nakrob Fairtex, whom he obliterated in just 52 seconds with a devastating left head kick at ONE Fight Night 32 in June.
That brutal finish forged the 24-year-old’s confidence when facing larger opponents.
“I might be at a height disadvantage, but I think he’s about the same size as Nakrob, so I’m not worried,” he said. “I’m not scared of him in a Muay Thai fight, no matter how big he is.”
The unexpected tension has completely transformed the bout’s dynamic. Jaosuayai found himself blindsided by Guluzada’s pre-fight hostility, insisting he never initiated trash talk or challenges. That friction has created personal motivation beyond mere ranking implications, setting the stage for explosive warfare when these finishing artists finally collide.
Both men carry knockout power that promises a short night once the opening bell rings. Jaosuayai predicts an 80 percent chance the fight won’t reach the final bell, welcoming Guluzada’s aggressive approach as the perfect opportunity to showcase his Muay Thai superiority.
“I want to say to Akif: I don’t want to fight you with words. Show me what you’ve got,” he declared. “I want to see which is better, your mouth or your skills. I’ll see you in the ring. We’re going to have an exciting fight. I want to knock you out.”
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