Alibeg Rasulov has no plans to waste golden opportunity at ONE Fight Night 23 [Video]

Alibeg Rasulov knew his ONE Championship debut would be a career-defining moment. But fate intervened to make it even more monumental.

The Dagestan-born Turk vies for the ONE Interim Lightweight MMA World Title against Ok Rae Yoon. This takes place in the main event of ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video, airing live in U.S. primetime from the fabled Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on July 5.

This opportunity comes as a result of lineal champion Christian Lee’s absence from action. And it presents Rasulov with a chance to seize glory in his first appearance under the promotion’s banner.

“I’m very excited about it and happy to [have] such an opportunity. I feel no pressure at all,” he said.

For Rasulov, this chance comes with added significance.

Having witnessed the success of many of his compatriots in the world’s largest martial arts organization, he understands the platform’s magnitude. The stage produces legends, defines careers, and realizes dreams.

For him, the path to glory begins with …