ONE Fight Night 39 has been bolstered with the addition of another mixed martial arts battle between Brazilian star Lucas Gabriel and Russian powerhouse Magomed Akaev.At the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, Jan. 23, the pair of entertaining martial artists meet in a lightweight tilt that was originally set for ONE Fight Night 38 this past Friday, Dec. 5.ONE Championship confirmed the news on its official site earlier today.Gabriel brings a 9-1 career record and three straight promotional victories into the contest.The Brazilian rising star earned his most impressive win in October 2024, submitting previously unbeaten Gadzhimurad Amirzhanov via arm-triangle in Round 3.His polished striking and stifling grappling have made him one of the lightweight division's most exciting prospects.However, a no-contest with Zhang Lipeng at ONE Fight Night 31 in May stalled his momentum.The 25-year-old, who fights out of Nova Uniao Phuket, now returns seeking redemption and a statement victory that pushes him deeper into the division's upper echelon. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostMagomed Akaev brings elite Dagestani wrestling to spoil Lucas Gabriel's plansAkaev, who was forced to withdraw from their December clash against Lucas Gabriel due to an injury during fight camp, represents everything the Brazilian hasn't faced during his promotional run.The Black Dragon fighter arrived in the world's largest martial arts organization with an unblemished 10-0 slate, achieving seven highlight-reel triumphs along the way.His promotional debut at ONE Fight Night 32, however, didn't go according to plan. The Dagestani grappling machine dropped a razor-close split decision to Ibragim Dauev in June.He returns for his sophomore outing ready to prove why he deserves a spot on the global stage and continue inching his way towards his ultimate dream of claiming the ONE lightweight MMA world title.Who gets the victory when these two proven finishers tango in a lightweight MMA fight next year? Will it be Akaev or Lucas Gabriel who gets their hand raised? Let us know below.ONE Fight Night 39 will be available to active Amazon Prime Video subscribers in the United States and Canada for free on Jan. 23.