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

In a stunning turn of events, Turkish MMA 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 by Mann. The 21-year-old Turkish phenom was initially dominated by Mann, who dragged him to the mat and pinned him against the ropes, showcasing his immense strength. However, Dzhabrailov managed to turn the tide, landing a few hard shots and creating distance before throwing a wild right hand that missed, but followed up with a perfectly timed left hook that caught Mann flush, leading to a knockout 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. Meanwhile, 42-year-old Sam-A Gaiyanghadao proved that age is just a number, producing a captivating second-round knockout of Elmehdi 'The Sniper' El Jamari in the strawweight Muay Thai co-main event. Despite being knocked down, Sam-A remained patient and waited for El Jamari's aggression to create openings, eventually landing a walk-off head kick that left his Moroccan opponent spark out on the canvas. 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.