Imangazaliev Vs. Ortikov II World Title Rematch, Black Panther Vs. Hussain Confirmed For The Inner Circle 39
The final two quarterfinal matchups of the 2026 ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix have been confirmed for The Inner Circle 39. Streaming exclusively for members in Asia primetime via live.onefc.com on Friday, November 20, the event goes down live from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Headlining the action-packed evening, reigning ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Asadula “The Dagestan Ninja” Imangazaliev makes the first defense of his gold against #1-ranked contender Aslamjon “El Pantera” Ortikov in a highly anticipated rematch.
Rounding out the stacked bracket, Thai veteran Black Panther and undefeated British-Pakistani phenom Ubaid “Bad” Hussain lock horns in a high-stakes collision.
The last time Imangazaliev and Ortikov shared the ring, they produced one of the most riveting World Title fights of 2026.
Their five-round war at The Inner Circle 20 this past June for the vacant ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title had fans divided, with Imangazaliev narrowly edging the verdict via split decision in a contest many felt could have gone either way. Now, with 26 pounds of gold and a World Grand Prix semifinal spot on the line, they run it back.
Imangazaliev enters the rematch as one of the most feared strikers in “the art of eight limbs.” The Dagestani destroyer carries a flawless 13-0 record, going a perfect 9-0 under the ONE Championship banner. His staggering 78 percent finishing rate includes crushing knockouts of former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nong-O Hama, Kongthoranee Sor Sommai, and “The Angel Warrior” Panpayak Jitmuangnon. That trail of devastation prompted combat sports analyst Joe Rogan to call him the best striker alive.
Meanwhile, this rematch is deeply personal for Ortikov. The 23-year-old Uzbek destroyer arrived at their first meeting undefeated across 24 professional bouts. He earned his six-figure contract with eight straight victories in the world’s largest martial arts organization, built on a complete and devastating striking arsenal.
Quality wins over Kongthoranee and Jordan “Panda Kick” Estupinan proved he belongs at the top. However, the gold slipped right through his fingertips. Victory for Ortikov would mean making history as the first Uzbek ONE Muay Thai World Champion and would effectively negate the only blemish on his record.
The reigning king, though, enters equally motivated. Imangazaliev is hungry to silence every remaining critic with a more definitive win and propel himself toward the coveted silver belt.
While the World Title picture commands the spotlight, the other World Grand Prix quarterfinal promises its own fireworks. Black Panther and Ubaid Hussain wade in a shark tank of one of ONE’s most talent-laden divisions, but a victory could potentially break either man into the top five. More importantly, it could deliver a highly sought semifinal berth.
Black Panther arrives at the biggest opportunity of his career riding serious momentum. The Team Mehdi Zatout product overcame a first-round knockout loss in his promotional debut to reel off six consecutive victories and extend his career record to an impressive 81 wins.
His most recent outing – a hard-fought split decision victory over Diego Paez at ONE Fight Night 42 – underlined both his resilience and his ability to grind out positive results against dangerous opponents.
Opposing Black Panther is a fighter who has yet to taste defeat. Hussain carries a flawless 17-0 professional record and eight consecutive ONE victories into this high-profile battle. The 20-year-old Kiatphontip UK representative earned his life-changing US$100,000 contract with a dominant performance over Isannuea Sor Sasiwat at The Inner Circle 28.
On the main roster for the first time, Hussain wants to make a statement and align himself with the biggest names in the division. For Black Panther, defeating the unbeaten phenom would be an incredible feather in his cap and give him a direct path to the World Grand Prix semifinals.
Stay tuned to onefc.com for more news about the 2026 ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix.
