{"id":424541,"date":"2026-01-20T02:42:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T02:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/424541\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T02:42:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T02:42:08","slug":"5-burning-questions-ahead-of-one-fight-night-39-rambolek-vs-dayakaev-on-prime-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/424541\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Burning Questions Ahead Of ONE Fight Night 39: Rambolek Vs. Dayakaev On Prime Video"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The 2026 chapter of ONE Championship\u2019s global events begins with a bang.<\/p>\n<p>Live in U.S. primetime, Bangkok\u2019s legendary Lumpinee Stadium hosts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/events\/onefightnight39\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ONE Fight Night 39: Rambolek vs. Dayakaev on Prime Video<\/a> this Friday, January 23, delivering nine explosive bouts across MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and submission grappling.<\/p>\n<p>From contenders chasing ONE World Title shots to high-profile stars making their debuts, this card promises defining moments across the board.<\/p>\n<p>That said, here are five burning questions that will be answered at ONE Fight Night 39.<\/p>\n<p>#1 Can Rambolek Knock Out Nabil Anane\u2019s Unstoppable Teammate?<\/p>\n<p>The judges likely won\u2019t be needed when explosive strikers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/athletes\/rambolek-chor-ajalaboon\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rambolek Chor Ajalaboon<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/athletes\/abdulla-dayakaev\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Abdulla \u201cSmash Boy\u201d Dayakaev<\/a> finally lock horns in the main event.<\/p>\n<p>Dayakaev is an unstoppable force \u2013 a 23-year-old wrecking machine who blitzes opponents with spinning attacks and axe kicks that catch them off guard.<\/p>\n<p>The Dagestani goes for the jugular at the slightest opening. His 24-second destruction of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/athletes\/nontachai-jitmuangnon\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nontachai Jitmuangnon<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/events\/onefightnight33\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ONE Fight Night 33<\/a> last July sent shockwaves through the division. <\/p>\n<p>But if there\u2019s anyone who can match Dayakaev\u2019s trail of destruction, it\u2019s Rambolek.<\/p>\n<p>The 22-year-old Thai has always carried power in his strikes, which he used to become the first ONE Friday Fights contract winner. But after joining the main roster, back-to-back setbacks exposed areas for growth.<\/p>\n<p>A fresh start changed everything. Since joining Superbon Training Camp under ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/athletes\/superbon\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Superbon<\/a> and former bantamweight Muay Thai king <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/athletes\/nong-o\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nong-O Hama<\/a>, the Chaiyaphum native has evolved.<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s grown sharper, more patient, and devastatingly technical, notching four straight victories. This includes back-to-back statement TKO wins over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/athletes\/parham-gheirati\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Parham Gheirati<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/athletes\/dmitrii-kovtun\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dmitrii \u201d The Silent Assassin\u201d Kovtun<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Against Dayakaev, Rambolek will be tested like never before. But the spoils of victory are grander than he could ever imagine \u2013 a potential showdown with the Russian\u2019s Team Mehdi Zatout teammate, reigning ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/athletes\/nabil-anane\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nabil Anane.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>#2 Which Contenders Could Emerge With World Title Shots?<\/p>\n<p>Several contenders\u2019 paths to World Title glory begin at ONE Fight Night 39.<\/p>\n<p>A new challenger for the vacant ONE flyweight Muay Thai throne could emerge when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/athletes\/kongthoranee-sor-sommai\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kongthoranee Sor Sommai<\/a> battles <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/athletes\/asadula-imangazaliev\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Asadula Imangazaliev<\/a> in the co-main event.<\/p>\n<p>Kongthoranee was on the cusp of a shot at gold after edging Nong-O Hama. But back-to-back losses to the Thai legend in their rematch and Aslamjon Ortikov stalled his momentum. Now, the 29-year-old seeks redemption by ending Imangazaliev\u2019s perfect record.<\/p>\n<p>Standing across from him is one of the most creative knockout artists in the promotion. Imangazaliev\u2019s first-round destruction of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/athletes\/panpayak\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cThe Angel Warrior\u201d Panpayak Jitmuangnon<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/events\/one-friday-fights-122\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ONE Friday Fights 122 <\/a>announced his arrival among the elite. Another statement victory puts him closer to 26 pounds of gold.<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/athletes\/ryohei-kurosawa\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Ryohei Kurosawa<\/a> looks to become the next Japanese MMA star to capture the crown. The 32-year-old dominated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/athletes\/jayson-miralpez\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jayson \u201cDumagmang Warrior\u201d Miralpez<\/a> in his promotional debut, and an impressive win over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/athletes\/bokang-masunyane\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bokang \u201cLittle Giant\u201d Masunyane<\/a> would thrust him into the ONE Strawweight MMA World Title picture.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/athletes\/chihiro-sawada\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chihiro Sawada<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/athletes\/natalie-salcedo\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Natalie Salcedo<\/a> collide in a pivotal atomweight MMA clash.<\/p>\n<p>Sawada boasts five promotional victories, including wins over<a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/athletes\/jihin-radzuan\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Jihin \u201cShadow Cat\u201d Radzuan<\/a> and <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/athletes\/itsuki-hirata\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Itsuki \u201cAndroid 18\u201d Hirata.<\/a> But her punishing grappling faces a stern test against the undefeated Salcedo, who submitted Macarena Aragon in her debut.<\/p>\n<p>The winner could challenge reigning ONE Women\u2019s Atomweight MMA World Champion <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/athletes\/denice-zamboanga\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Denice \u201cThe Menace\u201d Zamboanga<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>#3 Can Teshya Noelani Alo Pull Off The Upset?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/athletes\/teshya-noelani-alo\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Teshya Noelani Alo<\/a> enters ONE Fight Night 39 with a chip on her shoulder and revenge on her mind.<\/p>\n<p>The 28-year-old Hawaiian faces fellow debutant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/athletes\/helena-crevar\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Helena Crevar<\/a> in a rematch from their colored belt days \u2014 a meeting that ended with Alo losing via penalty. Now, she wants to rewrite that chapter on the global stage.<\/p>\n<p>However, redemption won\u2019t come easily. Crevar, the youngest ADCC podium finisher in history, trains under legends Gordon Ryan and John Danaher at Kingsway Jiu-Jitsu in Austin, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>But despite facing one of the pound-for-pound best female grapplers today, Alo is confident in her unique style.<\/p>\n<p>Her powerful takedowns and explosive throws can pose serious problems. Even Crevar is admittedly impressed by Alo\u2019s stand-up game and crushing top pressure from their initial encounter.<\/p>\n<p>But the real question is how much Alo\u2019s jiu-jitsu has evolved. If she\u2019s found the answer to Crevar\u2019s intricate guard, the upset could be real.<\/p>\n<p>#4 Is Mohammad Siasarani The Next Big Thing In Featherweight Kickboxing?<\/p>\n<p>Fresh from securing a life-changing US$100,000 contract, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/athletes\/mohammad-siasarani\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mohammad Siasarani<\/a> has his sights set on undisputed ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Superbon. But first, he must prove himself at ONE Fight Night 39 against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/athletes\/pedro-dantas\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pedro \u201cGuerreiro\u201d Dantas<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Despite fighting in arguably the most talent-stacked division in the promotion, the 23-year-old has already proven he belongs.<\/p>\n<p>Amassing 10 victories while switching seamlessly between Muay Thai and kickboxing, Siasarani has showcased a complete striking package.<\/p>\n<p>The Iranian already holds massive wins over names like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/athletes\/sitthichai\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sitthichai \u201cKiller Kid\u201d Sitsongpeenong<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/athletes\/kaito-ono\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kaito<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/athletes\/liu-mengyang\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cSpirit Dragon\u201d Liu Mengyang.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>However, it was his career-defining knockout of former ONE World Title challenger <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/athletes\/jo-nattawut\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cSmokin\u201d Jo Nattawut<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/events\/one-friday-fights-137\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ONE Friday Fights 137<\/a> last month that sealed his coveted spot on the main roster.<\/p>\n<p>If he can stretch his winning streak to five, the Team Mehdi Zatout athlete could disrupt the 155-pound ranks. <\/p>\n<p>#5 Will Undefeated Debutants Keep Their Perfect Records?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/athletes\/chase-mann\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chase \u201cMannimal\u201d Mann<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/athletes\/marcos-aurelio\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cPeruano\u201d Marcos Aurelio<\/a> dominated their respective regional circuits and earned invites to ONE\u2019s global stage with unblemished records. Now, their mettle will be tested against a roster composed of the best of the best.<\/p>\n<p>Opening the show is Aurelio in a bantamweight MMA showdown against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/athletes\/carlo-bumina-ang\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Carlo \u201cThe Bull\u201d Bumina-ang<\/a>. The 21-year-old Brazilian brings an impressive 8-0 slate built on a formidable Muay Thai background.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from his crisp striking, Aurelio boasts an advanced ground game. His victories come via a mix of knockouts and submissions, making him dangerous wherever the fight goes.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Mann overcame turmoil in his personal life to reach the world\u2019s largest martial arts organization. The former football player and powerlifter packs tremendous strength into his 6-0 record with an 80 percent finishing rate.<\/p>\n<p>Now, the Arkansas native has a golden opportunity to make an immediate impact in the welterweight MMA division if he defeats Australian-Tongan veteran <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onefc.com\/athletes\/isi-fitikefu\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Isi \u201cDoxz\u201d Fitikefu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For both debutants, victory keeps their unbeaten dreams alive. Defeat exposes just how steep the climb to the top truly is.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The 2026 chapter of ONE Championship\u2019s global events begins with a bang. 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