Kholmirzaev becomes new ONE flyweight champion; Rodtang suffers first stoppage in 13 years

ONE Samurai 1 results included significant upsets and title changes. Avazbek Kholmirzaev (16-2, 10-1 ONE) became the new flyweight MMA champion at age 25, finishing Yuya Wakamatsu via knockout in the second round. The 25-year-old displayed excellent striking, timing, creativity, and a killer instinct. Takeru Segawa handed legendary Thai boxer and kickboxer Rodtang Jitmuangnon his first stoppage loss in 13 years, winning via TKO in the fifth round for the interim ONE flyweight kickboxing title. The post also included the reaction of Rodtang's partner after the fight.