Baatarkhuu Defends ONE Title Against Unbeaten Alyshov

Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu makes his first ONE Championship bantamweight title defense against undefeated Azerbaijani finisher Elbek Alyshov at The Inner Circle 24 on Friday, July 31, per BJ Penn.com. The card streams live from Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium.

The 36-year-old Mongolian champion is coming off a 2025 that saw him compete on Netflix's Physical: Asia, meet with President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh in Mongolia, and finish Fabricio Andrade to capture the belt. Now he faces a challenger carrying a perfect 10-0 record with nine finishes.

Alyshov Brings 90 Percent Finish Rate Into Title Shot

Alyshov, 27, has stopped respected contenders Carlo Bumina-ang and Jeremy Pacatiw on his way to the title shot. His 90 percent finishing rate puts immediate pressure on Baatarkhuu's reign after just one defense. The Mongolian, known as The Tormentor, has built a reputation for composure and danger across every phase of a fight.

A win keeps Baatarkhuu's two-division ambitions alive. A loss ends his title run before it gains momentum. The card also features a grudge match between former friends Johan Ghazali and Ramadan Ondash, two 19-year-old flyweight Muay Thai prospects.

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• BJPenn — Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu to defend ONE World Title at The Inner Circle 24 headliner