Avazbek Kholmirzaev captured the ONE Championship strawweight MMA title by knocking out Yuya Wakamatsu in the second round at ONE Samurai 1. The 25-year-old Kholmirzaev, now 16-2 overall and 10-1 in ONE, displayed high-level striking with excellent timing, creativity, and a killer instinct. The event also featured Takeru Segawa defeating Muay Thai legend Rodtang Jitmuangnon by fifth-round TKO in a kickboxing match, marking Rodtang's first stoppage loss in 13 years. Other notable results included Jonathan Haggerty and Marat Grigorian earning victories.
