Watch as ONE Championship kickboxer Stoforidis brutally KOs his opponent with a left hook, despite being floored at the same time

In the first card of the ONE Championship in 2022, a DOUBLE knockout was almost achieved.

Asia's largest combat sport promotion was back in action Friday afternoon with ONE: HEAVY HITERS!

The curtain jerker was the place for the main card's heavy hitters.

Giannis Stoforidis, a light-heavyweight kickboxer, and Beybulat Itsaev, a one-rounder that was a barnburner set the tone for the rest of the show. The fight ended in bizarre circumstances.

After landing hard left hooks on their chins, the pair were BOTH ejected just 26 seconds into the bout.

However, the powerful shot by Stoforidis of Greece separated Isaev's consciousness and won him a major victory in his ONE debut.

The knockout was a shock to fight fans around the globe and reminded them of Fedor Emelianenko's KO at Bellator NYC 2017.

One viewer was shocked and said, "Double murder."

Another one said, "Double Ko almost happened FRICK."

Another said, "LMAO BRO THIS WAS CRAZZYYYYYYYYYY!"

One person commented, "Bonkers."

Another voice added: "INSANITY."

Michael Schiavello, commentator, lost his mind shouting: "Smack bang!" He's out, he's out! Stoforidis!


Watch as ONE Championship kickboxer Stoforidis brutally KOs his opponent with a left hook, despite being floored at the same time
Giannis Stoforidis, BeybulatIsaev each landed massive left hooks 26 seconds into the showdown
Watch as ONE Championship kickboxer Stoforidis brutally KOs his opponent with a left hook, despite being floored at the same time
Both light-heavyweight kickboxers were floored, although Isaev was cold
Watch as ONE Championship kickboxer Stoforidis brutally KOs his opponent with a left hook, despite being floored at the same time
Stoforidis, in his ONE Championship debut, stands up and admires the work of his hands.

"Bravo, Stoforidis! Bravo, Stoforidis! It's a win in Greece, but it's also a win in Giannis Stoforidis' favor!"

Victory for Stoforidis ended a streak of two victories for Russia's Isaev.

He also won the Super Series' second fastest KO victory.

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