Dzhabrailov Stuns with Knockout Win at ONE Fight Night 42, Sam-A Delivers Thrilling Masterclass
In a remarkable 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 secured 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, was put through his sternest examination yet against Mann in the main event. The 21-year-old Turkish phenom initially struggled, with Mann taking control of the action and dragging him to the mat within seconds. However, Dzhabrailov managed to turn the tide, landing a few hard shots and eventually catching Mann with a devastating left hook that dropped him like a stone. The American's record fell to 7-1, while Dzhabrailov extended his flawless record to 7-0 and marked his fifth consecutive first-round stoppage win. Meanwhile, 42-year-old Sam-A proved that age is just a number, delivering 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.