Elbek Alyshov Claims ONE Bantamweight MMA World Title After Dominating Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu

July 31, 2026 – Bangkok, Thailand: The Inner Circle 24, an event exclusively available to members at live.onefc.com, concluded with a spectacular main event that left the Lumpinee Stadium audience in awe.

In a highly anticipated bout, the undefeated Elbek Alyshov of Azerbaijan-Russia achieved a remarkable upset, defeating the veteran Mongolian fighter Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu. Alyshov secured the ONE Bantamweight MMA World Title with a decisive second-round TKO.

Initially, the defending champion, Baatarkhuu, controlled the fight's tempo, using his strength to effectively counter Alyshov's takedown attempts. His veteran experience was evident as he dominated the clinch with powerful dirty boxing, neutralizing Alyshov's grappling and dictating the terms of engagement.

However, the momentum dramatically shifted in the second round. Following a successful takedown by Alyshov, Baatarkhuu managed a skillful scramble back to his feet, appearing to regain his footing. In a swift turn of events, Alyshov landed a powerful uppercut that immediately sent the Mongolian titleholder to the canvas. Alyshov followed up with a series of ground and pound strikes, knocking Baatarkhuu unconscious and claiming the undisputed bantamweight MMA crown.

In the co-main event, Ramadan “The Scorpion” Ondash from Lebanon triumphed over Malaysian-American fighter Johan “Jojo” Ghazali in a closely contested flyweight Muay Thai bout, earning a split-decision victory.

The first round was characterized by an intense striking exchange. Ondash showcased impressive speed and evasive head movement, landing effective left hooks to the body. Ghazali responded with sharp low kicks and powerful head kicks, keeping the fight competitive.

The second round saw an escalation in intensity. Ghazali pushed forward, encouraging a brawl, and Ondash readily accepted. The Lebanese fighter unleashed heavy combinations, visibly staggering Ghazali multiple times.

Ondash maintained his aggressive approach in the final round, continuing to target Ghazali's body with punishing shots and overwhelming him with precise boxing combinations. Ultimately, Ondash's higher output, relentless body attack, and accuracy secured him the hard-fought win according to the judges' scorecards.

The Inner Circle 24 Full Results:

• Elbek Alyshov def. Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu via TKO (ground and pound) at 2:52 of round two, becoming the new ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion.
• Ramadan Ondash def. Johan Ghazali via split decision (Muay Thai – flyweight).
• Abdallah Ondash def. Chokpreecha PK TomTKalaiyont via KO (liver kick) at 0:19 of round one (Muay Thai – strawweight).
• Asahi Shinagawa def. Salvador Velazquez Villarello via TKO (three knockdowns in a round) at 2:27 of round two (Muay Thai – strawweight).