Lucas Gabriel Vs. Magomed Akaev Lightweight MMA Clash Added To ONE Fight Night 40
After a couple of postponements, Lucas Gabriel and Magomed Akaev will finally collide in the ring at ONE Fight Night 40: Buntan vs. Hemetsberger II on Prime Video.
The long-awaited lightweight MMA battle will broadcast live in U.S. primetime from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, February 13.
The showdown has been several months in the making, as the two lightweight mixed martial artists have seen their clash postponed twice due to injury setbacks.
Gabriel and Akaev were originally scheduled to meet at ONE Fight Night 38 on December 5, 2025, but the Russian was forced to withdraw due to injury. The promotion quickly rebooked the tilt for ONE Fight Night 39 on January 23, only for Gabriel to pull out this time due to injury, leading to the bout’s removal from that card.
Now, after months of anticipation and two false starts, the lightweight duo will finally settle their business in the Thai capital this month.
Gabriel, a BJJ black belt and revered knockout artist, enters the contest with a 10-1 record and riding momentum from an impressive run through the ONE Friday Fights event series, where he secured three victories that showcased his relentless pressure and grappling prowess.
The 25-year-old’s most electrifying performance came when he submitted Gadzhimurad Amirzhanov, showcasing the finishing ability that has made him one of the lightweight MMA division’s most dangerous competitors.
In May 2025, Gabriel defeated China’s Zhang “The Warrior” Lipeng in a bout that was later overturned to a no contest. The night still proved memorable for the Brazilian, as he proposed to his longtime girlfriend immediately after the bout and got engaged.
Meanwhile, the 29-year-old Dagestani sanda specialist will be eager to secure his first promotional victory after a narrow defeat in his ONE Championship debut.
Akaev faced Russian compatriot Ibragim Dauev in June 2025, pushing the experienced fighter for three hard-fought rounds before falling short via split decision.
Now holding a 10-1 career record, the Black Dragon representative will look to use his striking-based style to neutralize Gabriel’s grappling threats and establish himself as a force in the organization’s talent-rich lightweight MMA division.
Stay tuned to onefc.com for more news about ONE Fight Night 40: Buntan vs. Hemetsberger II on Prime Video.
