Undefeated heavyweight contender Shamil Erdogan targets multiple championship titles after his latest dominant victory.
Turkish mixed martial artist Shamil Erdogan extended his professional record to 14-0 with a dominant submission win over Paul Elliott at ONE Fight Night 48 on Prime Video on Friday, October 2.
The high-stakes main event took place at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, where the Kremost Fight Club star secured a rear-naked choke victory at 2:28 of the second round to strengthen his claim to the heavyweight title.
With this impressive performance, the 36-year-old athlete earned a US$50,000 performance bonus, maintaining a 100 percent finishing rate in the organization, according to information published by bjpenn.
Shamil Erdogan targets three championship belts in ONE Championship
Competing in only his second fight in the heavyweight division, Shamil Erdogan made the weight class transition look effortless. Despite his success, the undefeated contender does not plan to limit his ambitions to just one division.
Instead, the Kremost Fight Club representative expressed a desire to capture gold across multiple weight classes, noting that he feels comfortable at light heavyweight and aims to collect every title within his reach.
Dominant grappling performance at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok
During the headline clash at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Paul Elliott attempted to utilize his dangerous striking, having previously stopped every opponent he defeated. However, Shamil Erdogan neutralized that threat completely.
The Turkish fighter controlled his British adversary on the mat throughout the first round before decisively closing the show in the second frame with a tight rear-naked choke.
Future matchups involving Anatoly Malykhin and Ben Tynan
Prior to his latest victory, a heavyweight showdown between Shamil Erdogan and Ben Tynan appeared to be on the horizon, with the winner eyeing an even bigger challenge against Anatoly Malykhin.
Although Anatoly Malykhin has since retired from mixed martial arts, Shamil Erdogan expressed immense respect for the former three-division champion while keeping the door open for a future bout with Ben Tynan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Shamil Erdogan defeat at ONE Fight Night 48?
Shamil Erdogan defeated Paul Elliott via rear-naked choke in the second round of the main event at ONE Fight Night 48.
Where did the fight between Shamil Erdogan and Paul Elliott take place?
The event took place at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, October 2.
What are Shamil Erdogan championship goals in ONE Championship?
Shamil Erdogan wants to collect multiple titles across different weight classes, stating he can take all three belts within his reach.
Did Shamil Erdogan win a performance bonus?
Yes, Shamil Erdogan earned a US$50,000 performance bonus following his submission victory over Paul Elliott.
