Magomedov Stays Unbeaten with Win Over Gabriel in ONE Championship Debut

Magomed Magomedov beat Lucas Gabriel by split decision in his ONE Championship debut, keeping his career record at 15-0. The bout took place at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok as part of the ONE Fight Night 49 event. Magomedov stepped in on short notice, about two weeks after Alibeg Rasulov withdrew due to injury.

Gabriel came in with an 11-1 record and an unbeaten run in ONE Championship. The Brazilian had won his previous fight by three-round decision over Ok Rae Yoon. In the first round, Magomedov used his wrestling to take Gabriel down and pressed him from guard. The second round followed a similar pattern. Gabriel defended better, then got up and landed a head kick on his opponent.

In the third round, Gabriel took control. He pressured Magomedov with elbows and knees from the ground. Gabriel attempted a rear-naked choke and an armbar, but neither succeeded, and Magomedov escaped these dangerous moments.

When the final bell rang, the judges had a difficult decision. Two judges scored the fight in Magomedov's favor, and the Dagestani athlete won by split decision. The victory is recorded as the biggest win of Magomedov's career. The report notes that his next goal could be to fight new champion Tye Ruotolo for the lightweight world title.