Elbek Alyshov Unseats Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu for ONE Bantamweight MMA World Title

Bangkok, Thailand – July 31, 2026 – ONE Championship's event at Lumpinee Stadium, The Inner Circle 24, concluded with a dramatic upset. Elbek Alyshov, the undefeated challenger, secured a spectacular second-round TKO victory over the reigning champion Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu, to claim the ONE Bantamweight MMA World Title.

The defending champion, Enkh-Orgil "The Tormentor" Baatarkhuu, initially controlled the fight's rhythm, leveraging his strength to defend against Alyshov's takedown attempts. Baatarkhuu's experience was evident as he dominated the clinch with effective dirty boxing, neutralizing Alyshov's grappling to maintain his preferred fighting style.

However, the momentum shifted decisively in the second round. After Alyshov successfully executed a takedown, Baatarkhuu managed a skillful scramble back to his feet, appearing to regain control. In a swift turn of events, Alyshov landed a powerful uppercut that immediately sent the Mongolian champion to the canvas. Alyshov followed up with a series of ground strikes, rendering Baatarkhuu unconscious and earning him the undisputed bantamweight MMA crown.

In the co-main event, Ramadan "The Scorpion" Ondash of Lebanon emerged victorious over Malaysian-American fighter Johan "Jojo" Ghazali in a closely contested flyweight Muay Thai bout, decided by a split decision.

The first round featured an intense striking exchange. Ondash showcased impressive speed and evasive head movement, landing repeated left hooks to the body. Ghazali responded effectively with sharp low kicks and powerful head kicks, keeping the fight evenly matched.

The second round escalated the intensity. While Ghazali pressed forward, inviting a brawl, Ondash met the challenge head-on. The Lebanese fighter unleashed heavy combinations that repeatedly staggered Ghazali.

Ondash continued his offensive onslaught in the final round, punishing "Jojo" with more damaging body shots and overwhelming him with precise boxing combinations. Ultimately, Ondash's superior volume, relentless body work, and accuracy earned him the narrow victory on the judges' scorecards.

The Inner Circle 24 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).

English Translation and Paraphrasing:

Undefeated Elbek Alyshov Knocks Out Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu to Claim ONE Bantamweight MMA World Title

On July 31, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand, ONE Championship hosted an electrifying night at The Inner Circle 24. The main event witnessed an unexpected turn of events as the undefeated Azerbaijani-Russian fighter, Elbek Alyshov, defeated the veteran Mongolian competitor, Enkh-Orgil "The Tormentor" Baatarkhuu, by a decisive second-round TKO to capture the ONE Bantamweight MMA World Title.

Baatarkhuu, the defending champion, initially dictated the pace of the fight, using his strength to fend off Alyshov's takedown attempts. The experienced fighter dominated the clinch, employing effective close-range striking and thwarting Alyshov's grappling efforts to keep the fight on his terms.

However, the dynamics of the bout shifted dramatically in the second round. After securing an early takedown, Alyshov found himself in a precarious position as Baatarkhuu brilliantly reversed and returned to his feet, seemingly regaining the upper hand. In a pivotal moment, the undefeated challenger landed a devastating uppercut that instantly knocked out the Mongolian titleholder. Alyshov followed up with a rapid series of ground strikes, securing the stoppage and crowning himself the new undisputed bantamweight MMA king.

In the supporting main event, Lebanese striking specialist Ramadan "The Scorpion" Ondash secured a hard-fought split-decision victory over Malaysian-American star Johan "Jojo" Ghazali in a thrilling flyweight Muay Thai contest.

The opening round was characterized by an aggressive striking battle. Ondash demonstrated exceptional speed and defensive head movement, consistently landing left hooks to the body. Ghazali responded with his own offense, countering Ondash's pressure with sharp low kicks and powerful head kicks, ensuring a close-fought first round.

The intensity escalated in the second stanza. Ghazali advanced aggressively, goading Ondash into a striking war, which the Lebanese fighter readily accepted. Ondash unleashed powerful combinations, repeatedly staggering Ghazali.

Ondash maintained his relentless pressure in the final round, punishing "Jojo" with further damaging body shots and overwhelming him with precise and fast boxing combinations. Ultimately, "The Scorpion's" superior volume of strikes, effective body targeting, and pinpoint accuracy earned him the narrow split-decision win.