Erdogan faces Elliott in ONE Fight Night 48 main event in October
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:03 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
ONE Championship has confirmed a main event bout between Shamil Erdogan and Paul Elliott for ONE Fight Night 48 on October 2, set to take place at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Erdogan, undefeated with a 13-0 record, is known for his finishing ability, having ended all five of his victories in ONE via finish. Elliott, with a record of 7-2, is making waves after a rapid knockout win earlier this year. The card also features a featherweight Muay Thai fight between Luke Lessei and Charlie Guest, both seeking to establish themselves in a competitive division.
- •Erdogan holds a perfect 13-0 MMA record.
- •Elliott's last fight featured one of the fastest knockouts in ONE history.
- •Lessei aims for consecutive wins after a unanimous decision victory in July.
- •Guest has a 38-15 career record, debuting strongly in ONE.
- •Event takes place on October 2 in U.S. primetime.
- 9:03 AMYahoo Sports — Erdogan Vs. Elliott MMA Clash, Lessei Vs. Guest Muay Thai Firefight Added To ONE Fight Night 48
"ONE Championship announced two incredible matchups for October’s U.S. primetime show.
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