Avazbek Kholmirzaev, a 25-year-old fighter from Uzbekistan, achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Uzbek world champion in ONE Championship at the inaugural ONE SAMURAI 1 event held in Tokyo's Ariake Arena on April 29. Kholmirzaev faced reigning ONE flyweight MMA world champion Yuya Wakamatsu and secured victory with a spectacular spinning back elbow knockout at the 4:53 mark of Round 2. This win not only improved Kholmirzaev's record to 16-2, with an impressive 15 finishes, but also earned him a performance bonus of 7.5 million Japanese yen (approximately $50,000 USD). After the fight, Kholmirzaev expressed his gratitude and pride, stating, "I've made history today for myself and for all of Uzbekistan." His victory signifies a significant achievement for Uzbek MMA, as he rises to the top of the flyweight division with a remarkable 93% finishing rate. Kholmirzaev's triumph is expected to inspire future generations of fighters in Uzbekistan.