5 Reasons Why Dzhabir Dzhabrailov Can Become a Future Star in ONE Championship
Turkish star Dzhabir Dzhabrailov quickly made his mark in ONE Championship with two swift victories. The young fighter (20 years old) is now preparing for a lightweight mixed martial arts bout at ONE Fight Night 32: Nakrob vs. Jaosuayai against Argentina’s Nicolas Vega.
1. Exceptional Talent in Mixed Martial Arts
Born in Chechnya and raised in Moscow, Dzhabrailov started wrestling at age eight before transitioning to mixed martial arts. He comes from a region known for producing elite fighters.
2. World-Class Training
Dzhabrailov constantly seeks improvement. He recently trained in Turkey with fellow ONE star Halil Amir, then sharpened his wrestling in Dagestan, and finished his camp at Lions MMA in Phuket under Marcio Gracinha, a fourth-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt.
3. Young and Ambitious
He began his pro career at 18, and now at 20, he’s still developing physically and technically—making him a top contender for the future of the lightweight division.
4. Perfect Finishing Rate
Dzhabrailov holds a flawless 5-0 professional record, having finished all his fights by knockout or submission. He defeated Eduardo Freitas in just 20 seconds and Josean Uruakov in only 47 seconds.
5. Star Power
Beyond his diverse skill set, Dzhabrailov has strong charisma and natural presence, making him one of the most promising rising stars in mixed martial arts.