Avazbek Kholmirzaev becomes new ONE strawweight champion at ONE Samurai 1

At ONE Samurai 1, Avazbek Kholmirzaev (16-2, 10-1 ONE) became the new ONE strawweight MMA champion by knocking out Yuya Wakamatsu in round two. The 25-year-old Kholmirzaev demonstrated high-level striking with excellent timing, creativity, and killer instinct. In another major result, Takeru Segawa stopped Rodtang Jitmuangnon via fifth-round TKO for the interim ONE strawweight kickboxing title, marking Rodtang's first stoppage loss in 13 years. The event featured multiple title fights across MMA, kickboxing, and Muay Thai disciplines.