Elbek Alyshov Captures ONE Bantamweight MMA World Title in Bangkok
Undefeated Azerbaijani‑Russian fighter Elbek Alyshov entered The Inner Circle 24 with a flawless 10‑0 record, all wins by finish. On July 31, 2026 he faced reigning Mongolian champion Enkh‑Orgil Baatarkhuu at Bangkok’s historic Lumpinee Stadium. Alyshov secured a second‑round technical knockout, stopping Baatarkhuu at 2:52 of the round and claiming the ONE Bantamweight MMA World Championship. The victory extended his record to 11‑0 with ten finishes and earned him a US$50,000 performance bonus from ONE Chairman Chatri Sityodtong. Baatarkhuu had won the title a year earlier by submitting Fabricio Andrade. The bout headlined the ONE Championship event The Inner Circle 24, which was streamed live for members worldwide.
Entities: Chatri Sityodtong · Elbek Alyshov · Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu · Enkh‑Orgil Baatarkhuu · Inner Circle 24 · Lumpinee Stadium · ONE Championship
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Elbek Alyshov entered the fight with a 10‑0 record, all wins by finish. (multiple articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The victory made Elbek Alyshov the ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion. (multiple articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The bout was the main event of The Inner Circle 24 and was streamed live for ONE members worldwide. (multiple articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Enkh‑Orgil Baatarkhuu previously won the ONE Bantamweight title by submitting Fabricio Andrade in December 2025. (multiple articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Elbek Alyshov defeated Enkh‑Orgil Baatarkhuu by second‑round technical knockout. (multiple articles)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Alyshov's record improved to 11‑0 with ten finishes after the win. (article 76968a92-ee69-43d1-a2b6-dd57defdf86c)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The fight took place on July 31, 2026 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. (multiple articles)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Alyshov received a US$50,000 performance bonus from ONE Chairman Chatri Sityodtong. (article 76968a92-ee69-43d1-a2b6-dd57defdf86c)