5 Electrifying Reasons To Watch ONE Fight Night 48: Erdogan Vs. Elliott
ONE Championship’s October 2, 2026 event at Lumpinee Stadium features a stacked card headlined by Erdogan vs. Elliott in heavyweight MMA, alongside Muay Thai, kickboxing, and submission grappling bouts.
ONE Championship has scheduled ONE Fight Night 48: Erdogan vs. Elliott for Friday, October 2, 2026, live on Prime Video from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The card includes nine bouts across Muay Thai, MMA, kickboxing, and submission grappling, showcasing World Title contenders and finishers. The event marks the fourth quarter’s opening American primetime slot for the promotion, offering a mix of high-stakes matchups and competitive divisions. Fans can expect a fast-paced night with multiple finishes likely across the disciplines.
The main event pairs undefeated Turkish heavyweight Shamil Erdogan against Paul Elliott in a heavyweight MMA clash. Erdogan, 13-0, has finished all opponents inside the promotion, including two sub-minute knockouts over Aung La N Sang and Gilberto Galvao. The 36-year-old’s granite chin and finishing power have kept his streak intact, with a win potentially positioning him for a shot at the vacant ONE Heavyweight MMA World Championship. Elliott, 10-0 with a 100 percent finish rate, arrives on a two-fight winning streak highlighted by a six-second head-kick finish at ONE Fight Night 44.
The co-main event features Charlie Guest against Lee Seung Cheol in strawweight MMA, both known for their finishing ability. Guest, making his promotional debut at ONE Fight Night 44, finished Sam Fitzgerald via three-knockdown rule in round two. Seung Cheol brings seven knockout wins to the bout, while Armenian fighter Karen Ghazaryan counters with five of his own, setting up a potential early finish. The card also includes a bantamweight Muay Thai clash between Nakrob Fairtex and Parham Gheirati, each with five promotional finishes.
Muay Thai’s featherweight division sees a double feature with Luke Lessei vs. Charlie Guest and Nico Carrillo monitoring outcomes. Lessei seeks consecutive wins after joining the promotion, while Guest aims to build momentum following his debut finish. Elsewhere, Arian Esparza and Sam Fitzgerald offer a technical clash, with Fitzgerald seeking redemption after a June loss to Guest. The event provides multiple opportunities for competitors to stake claims in World Title contention across divisions.