Kholmirzaev Wins ONE Flyweight Title, Rodtang Suffers First Stoppage Loss

Avazbek Kholmirzaev (16-2, 10-1 ONE) became the new ONE Championship flyweight MMA champion at just 25 years old by knocking out Yuya Wakamatsu in round 2 at ONE Samurai 1. Kholmirzaev displayed high-level striking with excellent timing, creativity, and a killer instinct. In another major result, Muay Thai and kickboxing legend Rodtang Jitmuangnon suffered his first stoppage loss in 13 years when Takeru Segawa stopped him via TKO in round 5 of their kickboxing bout. Jonathan Haggerty successfully defended his bantamweight kickboxing title against Yuki Yozu by unanimous decision. The event in Japan featured multiple title fights across MMA, kickboxing, and Muay Thai disciplines.