{"id":213103,"date":"2025-10-14T20:02:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T20:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/213103\/"},"modified":"2025-10-14T20:02:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T20:02:07","slug":"rasulov-hungry-for-exciting-one-173-win-in-november","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/213103\/","title":{"rendered":"Rasulov Hungry For Exciting ONE 173 Win In November"},"content":{"rendered":"

Undefeated Turkish contender Alibeg Rasulov will finally settle his score with two-division ONE World Champion Christian Lee when they meet in a rematch for the ONE Lightweight MMA World Title at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri<\/a> on Sunday, November 16, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. Their first encounter at ONE Fight Night 26<\/a> in December 2024 ended frustratingly in a no-contest<\/a> due to an accidental eye poke, leaving the Turkish challenger eager to prove he can dethrone the reigning champion. Now, ahead of their rematch, here are Rasulov\u2019s keys to victory.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Dagestani Wrestling Base Provides Foundation For Title Challenge<\/p>\n

The 32-year-old\u2019s grappling credentials stem from training in Dagestan, Russia\u2019s legendary wrestling hotbed, which has produced some of mixed martial arts\u2019 most dominant grapplers. The Hyperion Fighters representative excels at closing distance with explosive single-leg attacks, demonstrating the technical precision and physical power required to control elite-level opponents.<\/p>\n

His takedown versatility extends beyond traditional shots, as Rasulov consistently capitalizes on kicks that he catches to initiate scrambles and secure dominant positions. During their initial meeting last year, Lee struggled to impose his typically aggressive wrestling against Rasulov\u2019s formidable defensive grappling.<\/p>\n

Once fights reach the canvas, the Turkish contender becomes exceptionally dangerous with heavy ground strikes from multiple positions. The 71 percent finishing rate across his unblemished career record demonstrates his ability to capitalize on positional advantages.<\/p>\n

Rasulov\u2019s Clinch Warfare Drains Opponents\u2019 Energy and Resolve<\/p>\n

The ONE Championship Circle\u2019s unique structure plays directly into Rasulov\u2019s strengths, particularly his ability to pin opponents against the curved wall and methodically break them down through sustained pressure. His body lock technique allows him to control opponents\u2019 torsos while executing trips and sweeps that transition fights to the ground.<\/p>\n

Rasulov showcased this grinding approach during his victory over former ONE Lightweight MMA World Champion Ok Rae Yoon at ONE Fight Night 23 in July 2024. The Turk consistently trapped the technical Korean striker in extended clinch sequences, sapping his energy while landing damaging strikes at close range.<\/p>\n

The single collar-tie represents another dangerous weapon in Rasulov\u2019s arsenal, creating brief separation that allows explosive elbows and uppercuts before reestablishing control. These sudden offensive bursts prevent opponents from settling into defensive patterns while accumulating significant damage throughout extended exchanges.<\/p>\n

Rasulov\u2019s Underrated Striking Keeps Opponents Guessing
\n\"Alibeg<\/a>Image Courtesy of ONE Championship.<\/p>\n

Despite his wrestling pedigree, dismissing Rasulov\u2019s stand-up capabilities would prove costly for any opponent. He has developed a sharp technical striking repertoire that complements his grappling-heavy approach, creating genuine threats across all ranges of combat.<\/p>\n

His counter left hook is delivered with excellent timing, punishing opponents who overextend on their entries. Rasulov builds his striking foundation on the intelligent use of his jab, establishing range and disrupting an opponent\u2019s offensive rhythm before unleashing power shots.<\/p>\n

The threat of takedowns forces adversaries to respect his grappling, creating openings for body kicks and high kicks that add layers of complexity to his offensive arsenal. During his first encounter with the lightweight king, Rasulov\u2019s dirty boxing troubled Lee significantly, landing short punches and elbows during clinch exchanges.<\/p>\n

These tactical advantages position Rasulov as a legitimate threat to capture lightweight gold when he faces Lee in their highly anticipated rematch. ONE 173 takes place on Sunday, November 16, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Undefeated Turkish contender Alibeg Rasulov will finally settle his score with two-division ONE World Champion Christian Lee when…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":213104,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[444],"tags":[49,48,641,638,82],"class_list":{"0":"post-213103","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-mma","8":"tag-ca","9":"tag-canada","10":"tag-fighting","11":"tag-mma","12":"tag-sports"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/213103","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=213103"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/213103\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/213104"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=213103"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=213103"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=213103"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}