Author: Lara Badreddine
ONE Championship’s ONE Fight Night 26 main event came to a controversial halt when Alibeg Rasulov, Türkiye’s undefeated MMA rising star, suffered an eye injury, leaving his highly anticipated title bout against Christian Lee unresolved. Rasulov’s quest for the ONE Lightweight MMA world title ended prematurely with just seconds left in the second round. A mistimed poke from defending champion Christian Lee forced the referee to halt the action after Rasulov opted not to continue. The no-contest ruling preserved Rasulov’s unblemished 14-0 record but denied fans the definitive clash they had hoped for. The fight showcased nearly ten minutes of…
ONE Championship’s ONE Fight Night 26 main event came to a controversial halt when Alibeg Rasulov, Türkiye’s undefeated MMA rising star, suffered an eye injury, leaving his highly anticipated title bout against Christian Lee unresolved. Rasulov’s quest for the ONE Lightweight MMA world title ended prematurely with just seconds left in the second round. A mistimed poke from defending champion Christian Lee forced the referee to halt the action after Rasulov opted not to continue. The no-contest ruling preserved Rasulov’s unblemished 14-0 record but denied fans the definitive clash they had hoped for. The fight showcased nearly ten minutes of…
Turkish rising MMA star Halil Amir suffered his second career defeat at the hands of Russia’s Shamil Gasanov at ONE Fight Night 26: Lee vs. Rasulov on Saturday. The 30-year-old’s toughness shone through as he countered Gasanov’s submission attempts, but he struggled to implement his own attacking game in the fast-paced featherweight bout. Gasanov, known for his dangerous submission skills, imposed his ground game early. The Russian, nicknamed “The Cobra,” wasted no time, taking Amir to the mat in the opening moments and controlling him for most of the first round. Despite Gasanov’s dominance, Amir displayed impressive resilience, thwarting multiple…