At ONE Samurai 1, 25-year-old Avazbek Kholmirzaev (16-2, 10-1 ONE) captured the ONE bantamweight MMA title by knocking out Yuya Wakamatsu in round two at 4:53. The event also featured Takeru Segawa handing legendary striker Rodtang Jitmuangnon his first stoppage loss in 13 years via fifth-round TKO in kickboxing. The post notes Kholmirzaev displayed high-level striking with excellent timing, creativity, and killer instinct. Full results included multiple title fights and decision victories across MMA, kickboxing, and Muay Thai disciplines.
Avazbek Kholmirzaev claimed the ONE Championship bantamweight MMA title at ONE Samurai 1 on April 30, stopping Yuya Wakamatsu by knockout in the second round at the 4:53 mark to become the division's new champion.
The 25-year-old Kholmirzaev entered the contest carrying an overall record of 16-2, with a 10-1 mark inside the ONE Circle. His performance on the night was defined by sharp striking, creative combinations, and a finishing instinct that proved too much for Wakamatsu when the finish arrived midway through the second frame.
The card also delivered a landmark result in kickboxing, as Takeru Segawa handed Rodtang Jitmuangnon the first stoppage loss of his career in 13 years, ending their contest via fifth-round TKO in what stands as one of the most significant results in recent ONE striking history.
Why it matters
- Kholmirzaev's ONE record of 10-1 demonstrates sustained elite-level consistency inside the promotion, and he now carries championship status into the next phase of his career.
- Wakamatsu's loss reshuffles the bantamweight MMA division's contender picture heading into the second half of 2026.
- Segawa stopping Rodtang ends a streak of durability that had defined the Thai striker's brand for over a decade, signaling a potential shift in ONE's kickboxing landscape.
The Samurai 1 card spread its title fight action across MMA, kickboxing, and Muay Thai, with multiple championship bouts and decision victories rounding out a full evening of competition across all three disciplines.
