Avazbek Kholmirzaev becomes new ONE Championship flyweight champion at 25

At ONE Samurai 1, Avazbek Kholmirzaev (16-2, 10-1 ONE) became the new flyweight MMA champion at just 25 years old, defeating Yuya Wakamatsu via knockout in round 2 at 4:53. The young champion displayed high-level striking with excellent timing, creativity, and killer instinct. In another major result, Takeru Segawa defeated legendary Thai boxer and kickboxer Rodtang Jitmuangnon via TKO in round 5 at 2:22 to win the interim ONE flyweight kickboxing title, marking Rodtang's first stoppage loss in 13 years. The emotional reaction of Rodtang's partner after the fight was notable.