VIDEO: ONE Championship kickboxing fight almost ends in 'double knockout'

G. Stoforidis knocked out B. Isaev at One Championship Photo: Instagram

A curious move marked the ONE Championship card this Friday (14), which took place in Singapore. Fighters Giannis Stoforidis and Beybulat Isaev almost suffered a 'double knockout' when they exchanged simultaneous blows during the fight. The Greek fighter managed to get up quickly and was declared the winner of the fight.

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The duel was still in the first round, when the two athletes exchanged simultaneous blows in the center of the ring. Both fighters fell instantly, however, Stoforidis got up quickly, unlike his rival. Already standing, the Greek was declared the winner of the fight via the fast route. The confrontation was held under kickboxing rules, something that has become common in ONE Championship events.

Giannis Stoforidis was considered an underdog in the clash. The Greek fighter has a negative record of five defeats and just three wins as a professional fighter. Beybulat Isaev now has two triumphs and two setbacks in the sport so far.

OUT COLD!

Giannis Stoforidis upsets heavy favorite Beybulat Isaev, putting him out on the stretcher as both fighters trade left hooks.@ONEChampionship | #ONEHeavyHitters pic.twitter.com/FMLC8JPGuZ

— Beyond Kickboxing (@Beyond_Kick) January 14, 2022