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

In a stunning turn of events, Turkish MMA sensation Dzhabir Dzhabrailov overcame tremendous 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. Dzhabrailov, 21, had never been truly tested in his professional MMA career, with six battles and six finishes under his belt, including four consecutive first-round victories. However, he faced his toughest challenge yet against Mann, who immediately took control of the action, dragging Dzhabrailov to the mat and pinning him against the ropes. Despite being on the receiving end of a vicious right hand that sent him crashing to the canvas, Dzhabrailov managed to scramble to his feet and eventually turned the tide of the fight. He landed a few hard shots, created some distance, and pushed Mann away with front kicks. As Mann confidently stepped away, waiting for the perfect moment to strike, Dzhabrailov seized the opportunity to unleash a wild right hand that missed, but his momentum carried him through, and he landed a perfectly timed left hook that caught Mann flush, sending him crashing to the ground. Dzhabrailov pounced, landing two hammerfists before referee Olivier Coste intervened at 2:31 of the first round. The victory extended Dzhabrailov's flawless record to 7-0 and marked his fifth consecutive first-round stoppage win, proving he has the heart to match his devastating finishing ability. Meanwhile, 42-year-old Sam-A Gaiyanghadao continued to defy Father Time, producing 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.