The winner positions himself for potential top-five ranking consideration as the division prepares for Fabricio Andrade’s title defense against Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu at ONE Fight Night 38 on December 5.
Alyshov made an emphatic promotional debut at ONE Fight Night 34 in August, submitting fifth-ranked Jeremy Pacatiw via arm-triangle choke in the second round. That victory improved his perfect record to 9-0 and validated his credentials against ranked opposition in his first ONE Championship appearance.
The 26-year-old has built his undefeated record on grappling excellence, securing eight of his nine victories via submission. His promotional debut provided valuable experience against elite-level competition that he believes prepared him for increasingly difficult challenges.
“Fighting Jeremy was a unique experience for me,” said Alyshov.
“He is a very experienced fighter. He fought all over the world with the best fighters. I felt the warrior spirit in him. I was very happy to experience the emotions of victory.”
His preparation for Bumina-ang has focused heavily on striking development to counter the Filipino’s southpaw stance and aggressive forward pressure. The tactical adjustments reflect the specific challenges that “The Bull” presents with his knockout power and recent finishing momentum.
“I’m working more on my striking technique and my ground and pound to add more action to my fights,” said Alyshov.
“I worked a lot in the stand-up in this camp, because my opponent is left-handed, and I need to be prepared for his aggressive approach, because he’s a real bull.”
Bumina-ang earned his six-figure ONE Championship contract through five consecutive victories on ONE Friday Fights. The 31-year-old Team Lakay representative has rediscovered his finishing ability after suffering a submission loss to Baatarkhuu, securing back-to-back first-round technical knockouts in his most recent performances.
His aggressive striking approach creates the type of exchanges where his knockout power becomes most dangerous. Against an elite grappler like Alyshov, Bumina-ang plans to maintain forward pressure on the feet to prevent his opponent from imposing his preferred grappling game.
“I believe my powerful strikes will still be the key to victory. It’s my bread and butter,” said Bumina-ang.
“I plan to pressure him on the feet to make sure he won’t be able to impose his style on me.”
The tactical matchup features Alyshov’s submission expertise against Bumina-ang’s knockout power. Both fighters have demonstrated finishing ability throughout their careers, suggesting the judges may not be needed. Alyshov’s grappling credentials meet their toughest test against an aggressive striker seeking to prevent takedowns through constant forward pressure.
“There’s a high chance I’ll finish him with my striking,” said Bumina-ang.
“But we’re also planning and working on some surprises we can hit him with on the ground. I’m confident I am a better striker, and I can stop him on the feet. I have to finish him with my strikes to send a message to the division.”
