Dzhabir Dzhabrailov Scores First-Round KO Of Chase Mann In Battle Of Undefeated Welterweights
Bangkok, Thailand – April 11, 2026 – The Lumpinee Stadium was once again the stage for an electrifying martial arts spectacle as ONE Championship presented ONE Fight Night 42: Mann vs. Dzhabrailov.
In a highly anticipated welterweight MMA main event, the undefeated Turkish fighter Dzhabir Dzhabrailov delivered a breathtaking first-round knockout performance against Chase “Mannimal” Mann. This victory marks the first professional defeat for the American contender.
Mann began the fight aggressively, seeking a takedown and setting a brisk pace. He landed the first significant blow, a sharp right hook that sent Dzhabrailov to the canvas. However, the 21-year-old Turkish prodigy demonstrated remarkable resilience, quickly recovering and re-engaging in the bout.
Following a rapid exchange of strikes, Dzhabrailov skillfully maneuvered Mann into the corner of the ring. There, the Turkish fighter unleashed a powerful left hook that landed perfectly, instantly incapacitating the Arkansas native. Two subsequent hammerfists from Dzhabrailov sealed the emphatic, highlight-reel finish.
The co-main event featured a vintage performance from former multiple-time ONE World Champion Sam-A Gaiyanghadao against Morocco’s Elmehdi “The Sniper” El Jamari. Despite facing a significant scare, the Thai legend secured a technical knockout victory by scoring three knockdowns in the second round.
Sam-A adopted a patient approach in the first round, looking for counter-opportunities while El Jamari pressed forward confidently. “The Sniper” found success early, landing a couple of strong uppercuts that forced the veteran into a defensive posture.
The second round saw a dramatic shift in momentum as Sam-A increased his aggression, unleashing a series of dynamic striking combinations. A powerful left hook dropped El Jamari, who managed to beat the referee’s eight-count. Moments later, Sam-A landed a precise straight left, sending his opponent to the canvas for a second time.
In a stunning turn of events, El Jamari responded with a devastating left hook that sent Sam-A to the mat, leaving the Thai icon visibly shaken. While still recovering, Sam-A threw a lightning-fast head kick that knocked “The Sniper” down for the third and final time, prompting the referee to stop the contest.
ONE Fight Night 42: Mann vs. Dzhabrailov Results
- Dzhabir Dzhabrailov def. Chase Mann via KO (ground and pound) at 2:31 of round one (MMA – Welterweight)
- Sam-A Gaiyanghadao def. Elmehdi El Jamari via KO (head kick) at 2:43 of round two (Muay Thai – Strawweight)
- Suakim Pongsuphan PK def. Vladimir Kuzmin via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – Bantamweight)
- Hiroba Minowa def. Karen Ghazaryan via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:07 of round one (MMA – Strawweight)
- Black Panther def. Diego Paez via split decision (Muay Thai – Flyweight)
- Dante Leon def. Kenta Iwamoto via unanimous decision (Submission Grappling – Welterweight)
- Joshua Perreira def. Gilbert Nakatani via KO (spinning backfist + ground and pound) at 0:38 of round one (MMA – Flyweight)
- Dmitrii Kovtun def. Mohanad Battbootti via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – Bantamweight)
Performance Bonus Winners
- Sam-A Gaiyanghadao (US$50,000)
- Hiroba Minowa (US$50,000)
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