Heavy along with his palms, but additionally adept at the floor – as his 4 submission wins recommend – Rasulov was once already thrilled to were signed to ONE within the light-weight MMA department, however with present champion Christian Lee side-lined the Dagestan-born Turkish fighter will now open his profession with an intervening time identify combat.     

The person status in his means of that gold is South Korea’s Adequate Rae Yoon. The previous light-weight champion wishes little in the way in which of creation and holds an enviable checklist of sufferers – together with present champion Lee. Upload to that the likes of Eddie Alvarez and Marat Gafurov and it’s simple to look why he’s held in such excessive esteem. 

For Rasulov then again, that is all a query of timing, and notice this as a chance to herald a brand new generation for the light-weight department.

“He’s a former champion, a just right fighter, and he has overwhelmed many high-level combatants,” he stated. “I used to be dreaming about such an opponent, so I used to be more than happy once I won his title. I consider it’s my time and I will be able to cross him.

 “I’m very interested by it and satisfied to be given such a chance. I believe no force in any respect. It’s an excellent chance for me.  

“My purpose in ONE Championship is to turn out to be a dominant champion. This win is essential for me. I will be able to be in a position.”

Hailing initially from Dagestan, it is going with out pronouncing that Rasulov has been raised on a nutrition of wrestling, and he’s assured that part of his sport can end up decisive when the pair meet at ONE Combat Night time 23 within the early hours of Saturday, July 6 AST. 

“His benefit is his stand-up,” stated Rasulov. “He most commonly fights status and doesn’t will let you take him down. He is a great defensive wrestler.

“It’s going to be a fascinating combat. He fights status up, whilst I most commonly strive against. The one that forces his sport will win, however I’m nonetheless assured in myself.  

“He fought Marat Gafurov, my countryman, and I noticed that Dagestani wrestling was once more potent. 

“If I don’t achieve wrestling, I will be able to combat status, however I will combat at the floor as neatly. I’m going to power my pace on him.”

As for Rasulov’s longer-term motivation, it’s easy – to dominate the light-weight department.

“This group is the most efficient on this planet. It offers athletes motivation to be more potent. I’m more than happy to compete there and turn out to be a champion.”