ONE Championship newcomer Alibeg Rasulov is ready to take the spotlight now that he has reached the global stage. The new bystander of the world’s biggest martial arts organization is getting ready to compete in the biggest moment of his career.

The undefeated Turk will put his pristine 14-0 professional record at stake when he takes on Ok Rae Yoon for the ONE Interim Lightweight MMA World Title in the main event of ONE Fight Night 23 this Friday, July 5, inside the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, and he’s excited to have an opportunity to compete in the Asia-based promotion.

Alibeg Rasulov Aims to Shine in ONE Championship

The reigning champion Christian Lee is standing on the sidelines and it is now the chance for both the undefeated Turkish sensation as well as Ok Rae Yoon to get their hands on the interim lightweight MMA title. Ahead of his clash, Rasulov sat with the media to have a one-on-one to explain why he is eager to showcase his skills.

“I have known ONE Championship for a long time. My countrymen have fought there, and I want to be among them. They won titles to become World Champions, and this is very prestigious,” he said in an interview with ONE.

He further added, “This organization is the best in the world. It gives athletes motivation to be stronger. I’m very happy to compete there and become a champion.”

Originally scheduled to be the penultimate bout of this weekend’s event, Rasulov was thrust into the headliner slot with Ok after Jackie Buntan pulled out of her clash with Anissa Meksen for the inaugural ONE Women’s Strawweight Kickboxing World Championship due to injury.

Rasulov will try to dominate his opponents

With a bigger spotlight comes bigger stakes, and the lightweight MMA contenders suddenly found themselves not only in a main event battle but one that would be for interim gold and a chance to meet ONE Lightweight and Welterweight MMA World Champion Christian “The Warrior” Lee to unify the division at some point.

Despite this being his ONE debut, Rasulov welcomed the changes. The 31-year-old is aiming to continue his dominant professional run by winning gold out of the gate and is ready for anyone after doing so.

“I’m very excited about it and happy to be given such an opportunity. I feel no pressure at all. It’s a good chance for me,” he said. “My goal in ONE Championship is to become a dominant champion. This win is very important for me. I will be ready.”