Dzhabrailov Secures Thrilling Knockout Win at ONE Fight Night 42, Sam-A Delivers Show-Stopping Performance

In a stunning turn of events, Turkish MMA 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, boasting six wins and six finishes, with his last four victories coming in the first round. The 21-year-old Turkish phenom was put to the test against Mann in the main event, and although he encountered significant challenges, he ultimately emerged victorious. The American powerhouse took control from the opening bell, dragging Dzhabrailov to the mat and unleashing a series of vicious strikes. However, Dzhabrailov managed to turn the tide, landing a devastating left hook that caught Mann flush, resulting in a knockout win at 2:31 of round one. This victory extended Dzhabrailov's flawless record to 7-0 and marked his fifth consecutive first-round stoppage win, positioning him for a potential shot at Christian Lee's ONE Welterweight MMA world title. In the co-main event, 42-year-old Sam-A Gaiyanghadao produced a captivating second-round knockout of Elmehdi 'The Sniper' El Jamari, surviving a dramatic knockdown to land a walk-off head kick that left his Moroccan opponent unconscious on the canvas. The Thai legend remained patient, waiting for El Jamari's aggression to create openings, and eventually capitalized on a left hook that sent El Jamari crashing to the mat. Despite being knocked down himself, Sam-A stood back up, circled deliberately, and waited for the perfect moment to strike, landing a devastating left head kick that earned him a $50,000 performance bonus and potentially placed him back into contention for the ONE Strawweight Muay Thai world title.