Dzhabrailov Stuns with First-Round Knockout at ONE Fight Night 42, Sam-A Delivers Thrilling Performance

In a shocking turn of events, Turkish sensation Dzhabir Dzhabrailov pulled off a stunning first-round comeback to knock out American powerhouse Chase Mann, while Muay Thai legend Sam-A Gaiyanghadao delivered a breathtaking walk-off head-kick knockout of Elmehdi El Jamari in the co-main event at ONE Fight Night 42. Dzhabrailov, who had never been truly tested in his professional MMA career, faced his toughest challenge yet against Mann in the main event. Despite encountering significant adversity, the 21-year-old Turkish phenom ultimately passed with flying colors. The American powerhouse dominated the action from the start, taking Dzhabrailov down to the mat and unleashing a flurry of strikes. However, Dzhabrailov managed to stand up, avoid Mann's takedown attempt, and create some distance. He then landed a few hard shots, including a left hook that caught Mann flush, sending him crashing to the canvas. Dzhabrailov pounced, landing two hammerfists before the referee pulled him away at 2:31 of round one, securing his seventh consecutive victory and fifth straight first-round stoppage win. Meanwhile, Sam-A, at 42 years old, proved he still has what it takes to compete at the highest level, producing a captivating second-round knockout of El Jamari in the strawweight Muay Thai co-main event. The Thai legend survived a dramatic knockdown to land a walk-off head kick that left his Moroccan opponent spark out on the canvas, earning him a $50,000 performance bonus and potentially placing him back into contention for the ONE Strawweight Muay Thai world title.