In a stunning turn of events, Turkish sensation Dzhabir Dzhabrailov overcame adversity to knock out American powerhouse Chase Mann in the first round, while Muay Thai legend Sam-A Gaiyanghadao scored a breathtaking walk-off head-kick knockout of Elmehdi El Jamari in the co-main event at ONE Fight Night 42. Prior to this bout, Dzhabrailov had never faced a true test in his professional MMA career, with six victories and four consecutive first-round finishes. However, against Mann, he encountered significant challenges.
Mann immediately took control, dragging Dzhabrailov to the mat and unleashing a flurry of strikes. Despite being on the back foot, Dzhabrailov managed to turn the tide, landing a decisive left hook that caught Mann flush and led to a knockout victory at 2:31 of the first round. This win extended Dzhabrailov's flawless record to 7-0 and marked his fifth consecutive first-round stoppage, positioning him for a potential shot at the ONE Welterweight MMA world title. Meanwhile, 42-year-old Sam-A defied expectations with a captivating second-round knockout of El Jamari in the strawweight Muay Thai co-main event.
After surviving a dramatic knockdown, Sam-A landed a walk-off head kick that left El Jamari spark out, earning him a $50,000 performance bonus and potentially placing him back in contention for the ONE Strawweight Muay Thai world title.