Three matchups could outshine the headliners at ONE Fight Night 49: Lee Seung Cheol faces unbeaten finisher Nazareth Lalthazuala, Nontachai Jitmuangnon rematches hard-hitting Felipe Lobo, and undefeated prospects Kalandar Tabarov and Ilmadi Israilov make their ONE debuts. Each fight pairs distinct strengths with a credible path to a finish, making the card especially unpredictable.

By the Numbers
  • Lee is 13-1 and holds ONE’s strawweight record for significant strikes in a fight: 157.
  • Lalthazuala is undefeated in ONE; his three recent wins came by finishes.
  • Nontachai beat Lobo in their first meeting six months ago; Lobo has lost his last three outings.
  • Tabarov is 4-1 as a pro; Israilov is 9-0, with six submission wins.
Yes, But

Momentum points in different directions: Lee’s pace favors a longer fight, while Lalthazuala’s quick finishes make every early exchange dangerous. Nontachai won the first meeting, but Lobo’s power means one clean shot could change the rematch. Tabarov and Israilov are both undefeated, though neither has yet fought for ONE.

Bottom Line

These are compelling precisely because none has a safe, predictable script: early finishes, late momentum shifts and high-stakes debuts could all reshape the night.