At ONE Samurai 1, Avazbek Kholmirzaev became the new ONE flyweight MMA champion by knocking out Yuya Wakamatsu in round two. The 25-year-old Kholmirzaev improved to 16-2 overall and 10-1 in ONE, displaying excellent striking, timing, creativity, and finishing instinct. In another major result, Muay Thai and kickboxing legend Rodtang Jitmuangnon suffered his first stoppage loss in 13 years, being TKO'd by Takeru Segawa in round five of their kickboxing bout. Other notable results included Jonathan Haggerty defending his bantamweight kickboxing title and Marat Grigorian scoring a first-round knockout.
ONE Championship's Samurai 1 card delivered two landmark moments on April 30, as Avazbek Kholmirzaev captured the ONE flyweight MMA championship and Muay Thai icon Rodtang Jitmuangnon suffered a historic defeat in the same night.
Kholmirzaev stopped Yuya Wakamatsu in round two to claim the flyweight MMA title, cementing his status as one of the promotion's most exciting rising stars. The 25-year-old improved to 16-2 overall and 10-1 inside ONE Championship, a record built on sharp striking, precise timing, creative offense, and a consistent ability to finish opponents. The knockout underscored just how complete Kholmirzaev has become as a finisher at the highest level of the division.
The night's other seismic result came in kickboxing, where Rodtang Jitmuangnon — widely regarded as one of the most durable and dangerous strikers in combat sports — was stopped for the first time in 13 years. Takeru Segawa earned the TKO finish in round five, ending an extraordinary stretch of invincibility for the Muay Thai and kickboxing legend and sending shockwaves through the striking community.
Why it matters
- Kholmirzaev's title win reshapes the ONE flyweight MMA landscape and signals a new era at 125 pounds inside the promotion.
- Rodtang's first stoppage loss in over a decade marks a watershed moment in his career and opens significant questions in the ONE kickboxing flyweight picture.
- Jonathan Haggerty successfully defended his bantamweight kickboxing title, further solidifying his standing at the top of that division.
- Marat Grigorian added a first-round knockout to his résumé, keeping himself relevant in the lightweight kickboxing conversation.
