Avazbek Kholmirzaev wins ONE strawweight title via second-round KO

At ONE Samurai 1, Avazbek Kholmirzaev (16-2, 10-1 ONE) became the new strawweight MMA champion by knocking out Yuya Wakamatsu in the second round at 4:53. The 25-year-old demonstrated high-level striking, excellent timing, creativity, and killer instinct. In another major result, Takeru Segawa stopped legendary Muay Thai and kickboxing champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon via fifth-round TKO to claim the interim ONE strawweight kickboxing title, marking Rodtang's first stoppage loss in 13 years. Jonathan Haggerty defended his ONE bantamweight kickboxing title with a unanimous decision over Yuki Yoza, while Nadaka Yoshinari won the Muay Thai title. The event featured multiple title fights and notable finishes across MMA, kickboxing, and Muay Thai.