The ONE Championship cage returns to the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, for an action-packed card that carries massive implications for the lightweight division. ONE Fight Night 49: Gabriel vs. Magomedov promises a thrilling mix of mixed martial arts, kickboxing, Muay Thai, and elite submission grappling. With a short-notice main event featuring an undefeated debutant stepping up against a surging contender, the stakes have never been higher.
Event Details
- Promotion: ONE Championship
- Event: ONE Fight Night 49: Gabriel vs. Magomedov
- Date: Friday, November 6, 2026 (U.S. Primetime) / Saturday, November 7, 2026 (Asia)
- Venue: Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand
- Broadcast: Prime Video (U.S./Canada) / watch.onefc.com, YouTube, Facebook (UK/Europe)
A High-Stakes Lightweight Title Eliminator
The marquee attraction of the evening is a pivotal lightweight MMA clash between Brazilian standout Lucas Gabriel and undefeated Dagestani powerhouse Magomed Magomedov. Originally, Gabriel was slated to face former title challenger Alibeg Rasulov, but an injury forced Rasulov off the card. Stepping in on just two weeks’ notice, Magomedov aims to make a massive splash in his promotional debut.Gabriel (11-1, 1 NC) has been flawless inside the ONE Championship ring, compiling a 5-0 promotional record. A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt who trains alongside former bantamweight king John Lineker, Gabriel has already claimed high-profile victories over former lightweight champion Ok Rae Yoon and Gadzhimurad Amirzhanov. Magomedov (15-0) brings a perfect professional record and a reputation for relentless wrestling and crushing top control. Representing KHK Dagestan, he has finished his last five opponents and believes his grinding pace will neutralize Gabriel’s slick submission game. The timing of this bout is critical: with ONE Lightweight MMA World Champion Christian Lee defending his belt against Tye Ruotolo earlier on the same day at The Inner Circle 37, the winner of Gabriel vs. Magomedov is widely expected to secure the next shot at the gold.
Co-Main Event: A Kickboxing Rematch
In the co-main event, fans will be treated to a highly anticipated flyweight kickboxing rematch between Thailand’s Kongthoranee Sor Sommai and Japan’s Taiki Naito. Their first encounter took place under ONE’s Muay Thai ruleset, where Naito utilized his technical precision to secure a unanimous decision victory over the three-time Rajadamnern Stadium Muay Thai World Champion. This time, the two elite strikers will trade blows under kickboxing rules. The shift in ruleset removes the clinch and elbows—weapons traditionally favored by Thai fighters—adding an intriguing tactical layer to see how Kongthoranee adapts his explosive style against Naito’s karate-based movement.
Heavyweight Grappling Royalty Collides
Continuing ONE Championship’s commitment to showcasing the world’s best submission grappling, ONE Fight Night 49 features an openweight superfight between Victor Hugo and Devhonte Johnson. Both men are making their promotional debuts, but they arrive with the highest possible credentials in the sport. Hugo enters as a reigning ADCC World Champion, while Johnson is an IBJJF No-Gi World Champion. This clash of super-heavyweight titans guarantees a high-level chess match on the canvas and is a must-watch for grappling enthusiasts.
Prospects and Strikers to Watch
The undercard is loaded with rising stars and established veterans looking to make their mark. In the strawweight MMA division, South Korean prospect Lee Seung Cheol brings a staggering 13-fight win streak into his bout against Nazareth Lalthazuala. A victory here could fast-track Lee into the divisional top five.In the women’s atomweight MMA ranks, Poland’s Magdalena Czaban puts her perfect 5-0 professional record on the line against the dangerous Victoria “Vick” Souza. Meanwhile, striking fans will have plenty to cheer for as bantamweight Muay Thai standout Nontachai Jitmuangnon faces the always-entertaining Felipe Lobo, and featherweight kickboxers Zhou Jiaqiang and Mamuka Usubyan look to steal the show.
Full Confirmed Fight Card
Main Card & Prelims
- Lightweight MMA: Lucas Gabriel vs. Magomed Magomedov
- Flyweight Kickboxing: Kongthoranee Sor Sommai vs. Taiki Naito
- Strawweight MMA: Lee Seung Cheol vs. Nazareth Lalthazuala
- Bantamweight Muay Thai: Nontachai Jitmuangnon vs. Felipe Lobo
- Women’s Atomweight MMA: Victoria “Vick” Souza vs. Magdalena Czaban
- Featherweight Kickboxing: Zhou Jiaqiang vs. Mamuka Usubyan
- Lightweight Kickboxing: Bogdan Shumarov vs. Gasham Mammadov
- Openweight Submission Grappling: Victor Hugo vs. Devhonte Johnson
- Bantamweight MMA: Kalandar Tabarov vs. Ilmadi Israilov
