Ok, revealing heart but hiding pain, tried to match his foe in close range. But it was too little, too late.
The matchup replaces the originally scheduled battle between Jackie Buntan and Anissa “C18” Meksen for the vacant ONE Women’s Strawweight Kickboxing World Title, with Buntan pulling out due to injury.
The main event of ONE Fight Night 23 will see unbeaten promotional newcomer Alibeg Rasulov take on former ONE Lightweight MMA World Champion Ok Rae-yoon for the ONE Interim Lightweight MMA World Title in an intriguing clash of styles.
Ok is in for the fight of his life against wrestling and grappling powerhouse Rasulov as he headlines ONE Fight Night 23.
A Korea JoongAng Daily sports reporter gets into the ring with a cast of characters at practice-slash-rehearsal with Pro Wrestling Society Korea.
With four victories and four highlight-reel knockouts in ONE, the Korean is undeniably one of the heavyweight MMA division’s most devastating punchers and has cemented himself as a true fan favorite.
The 33-year-old will return to action in U.S. primetime on July 5 at ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video when he faces undefeated Turkish phenom Alibeg Rasulov in a matchup that could determine the division’s next World Title challenger.
The U.S. primetime card on June 7 featured everything from rising stars to established World Champions and high-profile debuts.
“I expect anything, you know? If he wants to stand, we can stand. And when it comes to the ground, I believe I can hold my own on the mats," Cooper said.
Rather than feeling the weight of expectation in coming from a high-profile family, the decorated amateur is taking confidence from their advice and the wealth of experience he already has in his locker.
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