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

In a stunning turn of events, Turkish sensation Dzhabir Dzhabrailov pulled off a remarkable 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 faced a true test in his professional MMA career, with six wins and six finishes, including his last four in the first round, was put to the test against Mann. The 21-year-old Turkish phenom faced his toughest challenge yet and, despite encountering significant adversity, emerged victorious. The American powerhouse dominated the early action, taking Dzhabrailov down and pinning him against the ropes, showcasing his immense strength. However, Dzhabrailov managed to stand up, circle away, and create distance, landing several hard shots and pushing Mann back with front kicks. As Mann confidently stepped away, waiting for the perfect moment to strike, Dzhabrailov seized the opportunity, throwing a wild right hand that missed, but his momentum carried him through, and he unleashed a left hook that caught Mann flush, sending him crashing to the canvas. Dzhabrailov pounced, landing two hammerfists before the referee intervened at 2:31 of round one, extending his flawless record to 7-0 and marking his fifth consecutive first-round stoppage win. This victory positions Dzhabrailov for a potential shot at Christian Lee's ONE Welterweight MMA world title. Meanwhile, 42-year-old Sam-A Gaiyanghadao proved that age is just a number, as he produced a captivating second-round knockout of Elmehdi 'The Sniper' 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 a $50,000 performance bonus and potentially placing him back into contention for the ONE Strawweight Muay Thai world title.