Avazbek Kholmirzaev wins ONE strawweight title; Rodtang suffers first stoppage

ONE Samurai 1 featured significant title changes and historic moments. Avazbek Kholmirzaev (16-2, 10-1 ONE) became the new ONE strawweight MMA champion at age 25, defeating Yuya Wakamatsu by knockout in round two. The 25-year-old demonstrated elite striking, timing, creativity, and finishing instinct. In a historic upset, Takeru Segawa defeated legendary Muay Thai and kickboxing champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon by fifth-round TKO, marking Rodtang's first stoppage loss in 13 years. The event also saw Jonathan Haggerty and Nadaka Yoshinari successfully defend their respective ONE titles.