ONE featherweight MMA standout Shamil Gasanov's main goal entering ONE Championship is to fight for the 155-pound MMA crown. While he believes he is ready to do so, Gasanov hinted that his next foray will not be for the gold just yet.In an interview with ONE following his statement-making win over Halil Amir at ONE Fight Night 26 on Friday, Dec. 6, 'The Cobra' shared:"I'm always ready for a title fight. But I have another fight lined up first, which isn't for the title. It was offered to me right after this victory, and I agreed. The fight is happening soon, so I'm already back to work. I can't share the details yet, but you'll find out very soon." View this post on Instagram Instagram PostGasanov entered ONE Fight Night 26 with complete confidence in his ability to pick up his fourth win under the ONE banner while handing Amir his second-straight defeat.The Peresvet Fight Team and Tiger Muay Thai product did just that by negating Amir's excellent striking with his suffocating ground game. However, Amir nearly submitted Gasanov late in the third round, but he escaped and eventually claimed the unanimous decision win.Shamil Gasanov nearly abandoned his initial game plan against Halil AmirShamil Gasanov had complete control of Halil Amir throughout their three-round featherweight MMA battle, but it was not all smooth sailing for the eventual winner.The third-ranked ONE featherweight MMA competitor told the Bangkok Post after the event:"I really feel like I gave him my all. I gave it 100 percent. I almost wasn't able to go through the game plan that we had crafted with my coach, but in the end of it, it worked out and we won the match."Watch the entire interview below:Fans in the United States and Canada with an active Prime Video subscription can rewatch ONE Fight Night 26 on demand.