Dzhabir Dzhabrailov Dominates Chase Mann with First-Round KO

April 11, 2026 – Bangkok, Thailand: ONE Championship delivered an electrifying night of martial arts at the Lumpinee Stadium with ONE Fight Night 42: Mann vs. Dzhabrailov.

In the highly anticipated welterweight MMA main event, the undefeated Turkish fighter Dzhabir Dzhabrailov achieved a stunning first-round knockout against Chase “Mannimal” Mann, inflicting the first defeat of Mann's professional career.

Mann began aggressively, seeking a takedown and setting the pace. He landed the initial significant blow, a strong right hook that momentarily dropped Dzhabrailov. However, the 21-year-old Turkish prodigy demonstrated remarkable resilience, quickly recovering and re-engaging in the fight.

Following a rapid exchange of strikes, Dzhabrailov skillfully cornered his opponent. The Turkish contender then landed a powerful left hook that instantly sent the American to the canvas. Two follow-up ground strikes from Dzhabrailov sealed the emphatic victory, a true highlight-reel finish.

In the co-main event, legendary former ONE World Champion Sam-A Gaiyanghadao showcased his enduring skill against Elmehdi “The Sniper” El Jamari of Morocco. Despite facing a significant challenge, Sam-A secured three knockdowns in the second round, ultimately earning a technical knockout win.

Sam-A fought with patience in the first round, looking for counter-opportunities while El Jamari pressed the attack. “The Sniper” found early success with uppercuts, forcing the veteran Thai fighter onto the defensive.

The second round saw a dramatic shift as Sam-A increased his offensive output with a series of swift striking combinations. A forceful left hook knocked El Jamari down, but he managed to beat the referee's count. Shortly after, Sam-A landed a precise straight left, sending his opponent down for a second time.

In a dramatic turn of events, El Jamari landed a left hook that sent Sam-A reeling and visibly unsteady. While still recovering, Sam-A delivered a swift, fight-ending head kick that knocked “The Sniper” down for the third and final time, prompting the referee to stop the bout.

ONE Fight Night 42: Mann vs. Dzhabrailov Results

• Dzhabir Dzhabrailov defeated Chase Mann via KO (ground and pound) at 2:31 of round one (MMA – Welterweight)
• Sam-A Gaiyanghadao defeated Elmehdi El Jamari via KO (head kick) at 2:43 of round two (Muay Thai – Strawweight)
• Suakim Pongsuphan PK defeated Vladimir Kuzmin via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – Bantamweight)
• Hiroba Minowa defeated Karen Ghazaryan via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:07 of round one (MMA – Strawweight)
• Black Panther defeated Diego Paez via split decision (Muay Thai – Flyweight)
• Dante Leon defeated Kenta Iwamoto via unanimous decision (Submission Grappling – Welterweight)
• Joshua Perreira defeated Gilbert Nakatani via KO (spinning backfist + ground and pound) at 0:38 of round one (MMA – Flyweight)
• Dmitrii Kovtun defeated Mohanad Battbootti via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – Bantamweight)

Performance Bonus Winners

• Sam-A Gaiyanghadao (US$50,000)
• Hiroba Minowa (US$50,000)