At ONE Samurai 1, Avazbekov Kholmirzaev (16-2, 10-1 ONE) became the new ONE Championship flyweight MMA champion by knocking out Yuya Wakamatsu in the second round. The 25-year-old displayed high-level striking, excellent timing, creativity, and a killer instinct. In another major result, legendary Thai boxer and kickboxer Rodtang Jitmuangnon suffered his first stoppage loss in 13 years, losing to Takeru Segawa via fifth-round TKO in a kickboxing bout. The event featured several title fights across MMA, kickboxing, and Muay Thai disciplines. Details on all results are provided, but knockout footage is not shared due to ONE Championship restrictions.
Avazbekov Kholmirzaev claimed the ONE Championship flyweight MMA title at ONE Samurai 1 on April 30, stopping Yuya Wakamatsu in the second round to become the promotion's new champion at 125 pounds.
The 25-year-old Kholmirzaev carried a 16-2 overall record and a 10-1 mark inside ONE Championship into the contest. His performance was defined by sharp, well-timed striking, tactical creativity, and a composed killer instinct when the finish was on the table. The second-round knockout capped what was described as a high-level display from the young champion, who now stands as one of the most dangerous flyweights in the world.
The same event produced another landmark result in the kickboxing portion of the card, as Rodtang Jitmuangnon suffered the first stoppage loss of his career in 13 years. The legendary Thai striker, who has long been considered among the most durable and aggressive fighters in combat sports, was stopped by Takeru Segawa via fifth-round TKO in a kickboxing bout. The defeat marks a historic and sobering moment for Rodtang, whose iron-chinned reputation had stood as one of the most remarkable streaks in the sport.
ONE Samurai 1 featured multiple title fights spanning MMA, kickboxing, and Muay Thai, making it one of the more substantial multi-discipline cards the promotion has staged.
Why it matters
- Kholmirzaev at 25 years old and now a ONE flyweight champion represents a major long-term force in the division
- His 10-1 ONE record signals he has been building steadily toward this moment over multiple years inside the promotion
- Rodtang's first stoppage loss in 13 years reshapes the narrative around one of ONE Championship's most iconic fighters
- Takeru Segawa's fifth-round TKO victory firmly establishes his standing among the elite of kickboxing
