Dzhabrailov Scores Stunning Knockout 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 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 fight, Dzhabrailov had never been truly tested in his professional MMA career, with six battles and six finishes under his belt, including his last four ending in the first round. The 21-year-old Turkish phenom faced his toughest challenge yet against Chase 'Mannimal' Mann in the main event of ONE Fight Night 42, and although he encountered significant adversity, he ultimately emerged victorious. As soon as the opening bell rang, Mann took control of the action, dragging Dzhabrailov to the mat and pinning him against the ropes. However, Dzhabrailov managed to stand up, avoid Mann's single-leg takedown attempt, and circle away from him. The tide began to turn as Dzhabrailov fended off Mann's attacks, created some distance, and landed a few hard shots of his own. In a surprising turn of events, Dzhabrailov threw a wild right hand that missed entirely, but his momentum carried him through, and he unleashed a left hook that caught Mann flush on the button, knocking him out. The American dropped to the ground, and Dzhabrailov pounced, landing two hammerfists before the referee intervened at 2:31 of round one. This comeback victory extended Dzhabrailov's flawless record to 7-0 and marked his fifth consecutive first-round stoppage win. Meanwhile, at 42 years old, Sam-A is still going strong, and his latest performance has made it increasingly difficult to deny him another shot at the world title. The Thai legend produced 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, throwing punches in bunches, but Sam-A remained patient, waiting for his opponent's aggression to create openings. The second round was intense, with both fighters giving it their all. Sam-A caught El Jamari with a left hand, knocking him down hard, but the Moroccan climbed upright and answered the referee's eight-count. In a stunning turn of events, El Jamari summoned the energy for one final rally, charging forward recklessly and connecting with a left hook that sent Sam-A crashing to the ground. However, the Thai icon stood back up, circled deliberately to his left, and waited for the perfect moment to strike. When El Jamari lunged forward once more with a left hook, Sam-A's left leg whistled through the air, his shin crashing into El Jamari's temple with precision, knocking him out instantly. The victory earned Sam-A a $50,000 performance bonus and could place him back into contention for the ONE Strawweight Muay Thai world title.