Avazbek Kholmirzaev becomes new ONE flyweight champion at Samurai 1

At ONE Samurai 1, Avazbek Kholmirzaev (16-2, 10-1 ONE) became the new flyweight champion at age 25, demonstrating elite striking with excellent timing, creativity, and finishing instinct in his knockout victory over Yuya Wakamatsu. In another major result, Takeru Segawa handed Muay Thai and kickboxing legend Rodtang Jitmuangnon his first stoppage loss in 13 years, winning the interim ONE kickboxing flyweight title via fifth-round TKO. The event featured multiple title fights, with Jonathan Haggerty successfully defending his bantamweight kickboxing title against Yuki Yozu by unanimous decision, while Nadaka Yoshinari defeated Sonchainoi Kiatsongrit for the Muay Thai title. The full card included 14 bouts with various finishes and decisions.