MMA

Dzhabir Dzhabrailov Secures First-Round Knockout Against Chase Mann in Welterweight Showdown

July 11, 2026Carlos Mendoza2 мин

On April 11, 2026, the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, hosted an electrifying ONE Championship event, ONE Fight Night 42, headlined by a highly anticipated welterweight MMA bout between two undefeated fighters.

The main event saw Turkish rising star Dzhabir Dzhabrailov achieve a spectacular first-round knockout victory over American contender Chase "Mannimal" Mann, marking the first professional loss for Mann.

Mann started aggressively, pursuing a takedown and controlling the initial pace. He landed the first significant blow, a sharp right hook that momentarily dropped Dzhabrailov. However, the 21-year-old Turkish fighter demonstrated remarkable resilience, quickly recovering and re-engaging.

Following a rapid exchange of strikes, Dzhabrailov strategically cornered Mann. He then landed a powerful left hook that immediately sent the Arkansas native to the canvas. Two subsequent hammerfists from Dzhabrailov sealed the emphatic, highlight-reel finish.

In the co-main event, the legendary former ONE World Champion Sam-A Gaiyanghadao showcased his enduring skill against Morocco's Elmehdi "The Sniper" El Jamari. Despite facing a moment of peril, the Thai icon secured a technical knockout win 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 the attack, finding early success with uppercuts that pushed Sam-A onto the defensive.

The tide turned dramatically in the second round as Sam-A switched gears, launching a series of dynamic striking combinations. A potent left hook knocked El Jamari down, though he managed to beat the referee's count. Moments later, a precise straight left from Sam-A sent El Jamari down for a second time.

In a sudden turn of events, El Jamari landed a left hook that sent Sam-A to the mat, leaving the Thai fighter visibly unsteady. Despite the adversity, Sam-A responded with a swift, fight-ending head kick that knocked "The Sniper" out cold, prompting the referee to stop the contest.

ONE Fight Night 42: Mann vs. Dzhabrailov Full 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)