ONE Championship held its Samurai 1 event in Japan with several notable results. Avazbek Kholmirzaev (16-2, 10-1 ONE) became the new flyweight MMA champion at just 25 years old, defeating Yuya Wakamatsu by knockout in round two. The post highlights Kholmirzaev's striking ability, including excellent timing, creativity, and killer instinct. In another significant result, Thai boxing and kickboxing legend Rodtang Jitmuangnon suffered his first stoppage loss in 13 years when Takeru Segawa defeated him by TKO in the fifth round for the interim ONE flyweight kickboxing title. Other notable results include Jonathan Haggerty defending his ONE bantamweight kickboxing title with a unanimous decision over Yuki Yoza, and Marat Grigorian scoring a first-round knockout over Kaito Ono. The post notes that it cannot share knockout videos due to ONE Championship copyright strikes but recommends fans search for the highlights online.
ONE Championship's Samurai 1 card in Japan delivered championship gold, a stunning upset, and first-round fireworks across MMA and striking competition.
Avazbek Kholmirzaev emerged as the new ONE flyweight MMA champion, stopping Yuya Wakamatsu by knockout in the second round. The 25-year-old has built a record of 16 wins and 2 losses overall, going 10-1 inside ONE Championship, and his finishing of Wakamatsu drew attention for the quality of the execution — sharp timing, creative setups, and a ruthless finishing instinct once the opening presented itself.
The most jarring result of the night came in the kickboxing division, where Rodtang Jitmuangnon suffered his first stoppage loss in 13 years. Takeru Segawa halted the Thai boxing and kickboxing legend in the fifth round via TKO to claim the interim ONE flyweight kickboxing title. Rodtang has long been regarded as one of the most durable and aggressive strikers in combat sports, which makes the manner of the defeat all the more significant.
Jonathan Haggerty successfully retained his ONE bantamweight kickboxing title, earning a unanimous decision victory over Yuki Yoza. The result keeps Haggerty firmly established at the top of that division.
Marat Grigorian added to a strong card with a first-round knockout of Kaito Ono, a result that reinforces his standing as one of the more dangerous finishers in the ONE striking ranks.
Why it matters
- Kholmirzaev's flyweight MMA title win at 25 signals the arrival of a long-term contender for divisional dominance
- Rodtang's first stoppage loss in over a decade reshapes the flyweight kickboxing landscape and raises questions about the interim title picture
- Haggerty's successful defense keeps the bantamweight kickboxing throne stable heading into the next cycle of contenders
- Grigorian's quick finish keeps him firmly in title conversations at lightweight kickboxing
