ONE Fight Night 26: Three Show-Stopping Fights You Can’t Miss Featuring Brook, McLaren, Anane & Others

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ONE Fight Night 26: Lee vs. Rasulov will play host to some exciting MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and submission grappling bouts on Saturday, 7 December, at the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

The event will showcase two blockbuster World Title matches, as reigning two-division ONE MMA king Christian Lee defends his ONE Lightweight MMA World Championship against undefeated Dagestani force Alibeg Rasulov, while Mayssa Bastos puts her ONE Atomweight Submission Grappling World Championship on the line against former titleholder Danielle Kelly.

The 12-bout card offers everything for every combat sports fan and marks ONE Championship's final U.S. primetime show of 2024. Before the action kicks off, let's look at some matchups that could steal the show.

1. Petchtanong Petchfergus vs. Nabil Anane

The bantamweight kickboxing clash between Petchtanong Petchfergus and Nabil Anane is a battle of old guard and young phenom. Petchtanong, a third-ranked contender in the division, is a former ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion who had to relinquish his title.

The seasoned Thai striker with over 400 bouts under his belt is determined to reclaim the title he never lost. Now, he faces an ultra-tough opponent in Anane, who is making his ONE kickboxing debut.

Anane is riding a five-fight winning streak, having defeated some of the top strikers in the star-studded division. He has presented a strong case for himself in the Muay Thai division and aims to kickstart his kickboxing career in spectacular fashion.

2. Jarred Brooks vs. Reece McLaren

Reigning ONE Interim Strawweight MMA World Champion Jarred Brooks moves up a division to face #4-ranked flyweight MMA contender Reece McLaren. After the retirement of legendary fighter Demetrious Johnson, the flyweight belt is up for grabs, and "The Monkey God" wants to put his name in the mix.

Standing in his way, however, will be a ONE veteran Reece McLaren, who has long dreamed of a World Title match. A victory over Brooks could pave the way for him to earn the opportunity. This fight has everything that combat sports fans could hope for.

3. Elias Mahmoudi vs. Denis Puric

In a flyweight Muay Thai bout, two top contenders and knockout artists Denis Puric and Elias Mahmoudi will face off in the center of the ring. Both these fighters are known for their show-stopping, concussive power.

The Algerian is on a two-fight winning streak and has been with ONE since 2019. Meanwhile, Puric faced Rodtang Jitmuangnon in his last bout, losing an electrifying kickboxing match by decision. Now, "The Bosnian Menace" is returning to Muay Thai.

Just before ONE 169, Rodtang lost his belt on the scales due to missing weight, and since then the flyweight title has remained vacant. Both Mahmoudi and Puric will look to score a victory and march their way toward a title match in future.