Suablack delivered one of ONE Fight Night 45's most dramatic turnarounds, overcoming a first-round knockdown to finish Stephen Irvine with a Round 2 elbow that ended the fight.
What happened
Irvine rocked Suablack with a knockdown in the first round, putting the fight seemingly in his control. Suablack survived the round, regrouped, and came out in Round 2 to turn the fight around, landing an elbow that finished Irvine and secured the victory.
Why it matters
The comeback stoppage stood out on a stacked ONE Fight Night 45 card, which also saw the addition of a Luke Lessei-Mohamed Younes Rabah bout to the undercard. ONE Championship rewarded Suablack's turnaround with a $50,000 bonus, recognizing the fight as one of the night's standout performances.
By the numbers
Suablack was knocked down in Round 1 before finishing Irvine by knockout in Round 2. The $50,000 bonus underscores how significant the promotion considered the reversal.
What to watch next
Additional results from the ONE Fight Night 45 card are expected as the event continues.