At ONE Samurai 1, 25-year-old Avazbek Kholmirzaev (16-2, 10-1 ONE) captured the ONE Championship flyweight MMA title by knocking out Yuya Wakamatsu in the second round at 4:53. Kholmirzaev demonstrated high-level striking, excellent timing, creativity, and a killer instinct in his performance. In another significant result, kickboxing legend Rodtang Jitmuangnon suffered his first stoppage loss in 13 years when Takeru Segawa won by fifth-round TKO to claim the interim ONE flyweight kickboxing title. The event featured multiple title fights and notable performances across MMA, kickboxing, and Muay Thai disciplines.
Avazbek Kholmirzaev is the new ONE Championship flyweight MMA champion after stopping Yuya Wakamatsu in the second round at 4:53 at ONE Samurai 1, capturing the title with a performance that showcased sharp striking, precise timing, and relentless finishing instinct.
The 25-year-old Kholmirzaev entered the contest carrying a 16-2 overall record and a 10-1 mark inside ONE Championship, making him one of the most accomplished flyweights in the promotion heading into the title fight. His second-round knockout underlined the qualities that had defined his ONE run — creativity on the feet and the ability to close out opponents when the opportunity presented itself.
The co-main attraction produced a historic moment of its own. Kickboxing legend Rodtang Jitmuangnon suffered the first stoppage loss of his career in 13 years when Takeru Segawa finished him by TKO in the fifth round to claim the interim ONE flyweight kickboxing title. The result marks a significant shift in one of combat sports' most storied rivalries and ends a remarkable run of durability for Rodtang at the highest level.
Why it matters
- Kholmirzaev's title victory crowns a dominant ONE Championship run and installs a 25-year-old champion with clear room to grow in the division
- Wakamatsu, a proven contender with knockout power of his own, was unable to weather Kholmirzaev's timing and finishing ability
- Rodtang's first stoppage loss in over a decade reshapes the ONE flyweight kickboxing landscape and raises immediate questions about the status of the full title
- ONE Samurai 1 delivered title changes across multiple combat disciplines, reinforcing the card's significance on the broader ONE Championship calendar
