Dzhabrailov Stuns with Knockout Win at ONE Fight Night 42, Sam-A Delivers Thrilling Masterclass

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. 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 Chase 'Mannimal' Mann in the main event of ONE Fight Night 42, and although he encountered significant adversity, he ultimately emerged victorious. As the opening bell rang, Mann quickly gained control, dragging Dzhabrailov to the mat and pinning him against the ropes, showcasing his immense strength. However, Dzhabrailov managed to stand up, avoid a single-leg takedown attempt, and create some distance, eventually landing a few hard shots of his own. In a surprising turn of events, Dzhabrailov threw a wild right hand that missed, but his momentum carried him through, and he unleashed a left hook that caught Mann flush, leading to a knockout victory at 2:31 of round one. This win extended Dzhabrailov's flawless record to 7-0 and marked his fifth consecutive first-round stoppage victory, proving he has the heart to match his devastating finishing ability. Meanwhile, 42-year-old Sam-A Gaiyanghadao defied expectations with a captivating second-round knockout of Elmehdi 'The Sniper' El Jamari in the strawweight Muay Thai co-main event, surviving a dramatic knockdown to land a walk-off head kick that left his Moroccan opponent spark out on the canvas. El Jamari started strong, but Sam-A remained patient, waiting for his aggression to create openings. The second round was intense, with Sam-A catching El Jamari with a left hand and knocking him down hard. Although El Jamari rallied, Sam-A stood back up, circled deliberately, and waited for the perfect moment to strike, landing a left leg kick that crashed into El Jamari's temple with precision, leading to an instant knockout. This victory earned Sam-A a $50,000 performance bonus and could place him back into contention for the ONE Strawweight Muay Thai world title.