Avazbek Kholmirzaev captures ONE flyweight title with KO of Yuya Wakamatsu

Avazbek Kholmirzaev became the new ONE Championship flyweight MMA champion by knocking out Yuya Wakamatsu in the second round at ONE Samurai 1. The 25-year-old Kholmirzaev improved to 16-2 overall and 10-1 in ONE, showcasing high-level striking with excellent timing, creativity, and finishing instinct. In other main card action, Takeru Segawa defeated Muay Thai legend Rodtang Jitmuangnon by fifth-round TKO in kickboxing, marking Rodtang's first stoppage loss in 13 years. The card featured multiple title fights across MMA, kickboxing, and Muay Thai. Jonathan Haggerty successfully defended his bantamweight kickboxing title against Yuki Yoza by unanimous decision.