Reigning ONE Lightweight and Welterweight MMA World Champion Christian Lee has reflected on his frustrating no contest against undefeated Turkish contender Alibeg Rasulov. However, he also boldly predicted a first-round submission victory in their highly anticipated rematch at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.
The 27-year-old two-division champion believes he was on the verge of a win when an accidental eye poke forced the December 2024 title fight to be ruled a no-contest in the second round at ONE Fight Night 26.
Christian Lee enters the rematch with 17 victories in ONE Championship, tied for the most wins in promotional history, while Rasulov brings his perfect 14-0 professional record into this definitive lightweight title clash.