ONE Championship Unveils Two Explosive MMA Matchups For ONE Fight Night 39 In Bangkok

ONE Championship has revealed two exciting MMA fights for 2026's first US primetime event, ONE Fight Night 39, set for 24 January airing live from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, featuring standout

contenders eager to make statements in their respective divisions.

In a lightweight MMA clash, Brazil's Lucas Gabriel will face Russian destroyer Magomed Akaev in a rescheduled bout after Akaev withdrew from their originally planned ONE Fight Night 38 encounter due to injury. Both fighters bring unfinished business into this highly anticipated matchup.

Meanwhile, a strawweight MMA showdown features #3-ranked contender Bokang Masunyane clashing with Japan's Ryohei Kurosawa in what promises to be a critical fight for divisional rankings. The South African veteran looks to bounce back against the dangerous Japanese newcomer.

The 25-year-old Gabriel from Nova Uniao Phuket brings a 10-1 career record and 3-0 ONE record into this lightweight battle. Based in Phuket, the Brazilian submission specialist won his last fight, though the result was later changed to a no contest.

His opponent, 29-year-old Akaev from Black Dragon, carries a 10-1 professional record and seeks his first promotional victory. The Russian made his ONE debut against fellow countryman Ibragim Dauev, fighting hard before losing via split decision in a closely contested battle.

Now fully recovered from injury, Akaev looks to deliver a statement victory against the undefeated Gabriel. The Russian destroyer's aggressive style and finishing ability make him a dangerous opponent for anyone in the lightweight division.

In the strawweight contest, 31-year-old Masunyane brings four ONE victories but comes off two tough losses against elite competition. The South African contender has claimed promotional victories against three other Japanese fighters, giving him familiarity with his opponent's style.

The 32-year-old Kurosawa carries an impressive 20-4 career record. The Japanese veteran made his ONE debut in September 2025, defeating Philippines' Jayson Miralpez via unanimous decision to announce his arrival on the world stage.

ONE Fight Night 39 marks the promotion's first US primetime event of 2026, setting the tone for another year of world-class martial arts action from Bangkok's iconic Lumpinee Stadium.