ONE Samurai is gearing up to put on a blockbuster show at the Ariake Arena. Taking top billing for the mixed martial arts portion of the card, bantamweight champion Yuya Wakamatsu defends his title against top-rated finisher Avazbek Kholmirzaev. <\/p>\n
ONE Samurai 1 is gearing up to put on a blockbuster show at the Ariake Arena. Taking top billing for the mixed martial arts portion of the card, bantamweight champion Yuya Wakamatsu defends his title against top-rated finisher Avazbek Kholmirzaev. Also, Ayaka Miura and Chihiro Sawada battle it out in an entertaining women\u2019s strawweight clash.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
ONE Samurai 1: Wakamatsu vs. Kholmirzaev<\/p>\n
For the past four years, Wakamatsu<\/a> has embarked on a reign of terror through the 135-lb division. Capturing the strap by violently starching Adriano Moraes, \u201cLittle Piranha\u201d has devoured contender after contender on his journey towards the top.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n For much of his run in ONE, Kholmirzaev has proven to be a dangerous adversary, stopping nearly every man he has crossed paths with in the ring. Backed by a six-fight win streak, \u201cNinzya\u201d is looking to snatch the belt in dramatic fashion.\u00a0<\/p>\n ONE Samurai 1: Miura vs. Sawada\u00a0<\/p>\n A grizzled veteran of over 20 bouts, Miura has enjoyed a stellar career in the promotion, currently holding a ONE Championship record of 9-3. Undefeated for almost three years, \u201cZombie\u201d rises to the challenge once again to solidify her status as a top women\u2019s strawweight contender.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0Joining the organization in 2024, Sawada had made her name as an amazing atomweight champion. Moving up in weight upon her entry into ONE, she has gone 5-1 in her new weight category, with the championship seemingly in arm\u2019s reach.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n More Bouts On the ONE Samurai 1 Main Card<\/p>\n Other MMA fights on the main card include Itsuki Hirata versus Ritu Phogat. Then, Tatsumitsu Wada tackles Seiichiro Ito. Also, Keito Yamakita goes up against Ryohei Kurosawa. Finally, Kanata Nagai and Atsuya Kanbe kick off the event in the opening match of the night.\u00a0<\/p>\n ONE Samurai 1 Predictions and Staff Picks<\/p>\n MMASucka staff picks are composed of four of the world\u2019s leading mixed martial arts organizations: the Ultimate Fighting Championship<\/a> (UFC), the Professional Fighters League<\/a> (PFL), ONE Championship<\/a> (ONE FC), and Dana White\u2019s Contender Series<\/a> (DWCS).<\/p>\n UFC picks will include main card fights ranging from four to six matchups per event.<\/p>\n PFL picks from main cards for pay-per-views and from tournament fights in the Regular Season, Playoffs, and Finals.<\/p>\n ONE FC and DWCS picks will feature all MMA fights from the event with a minimum of three matchups.<\/p>\n Find our ONE Samurai 1 picks and fight odds below.\u00a0<\/p>\n 1. Hank Strandberg: 51-32<\/p>\n 2. Frazer Krohn: 50-34<\/p>\n 3. Drew Zuhosky: 40-42<\/p>\n 4. Andrew Benjamin: 11-10<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0*Note \u2013 not all staff pick for every event*<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Kanata Nagai -240 \u00a0<\/p>\n Hank Strandberg: Nagai by Unanimous Decision\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Frazer Krohn: Kanbe by Unanimous Decision\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Drew Zuhosky: Nagal by First-Round Submission<\/p>\n Staff picking Nagai: 2<\/p>\n Staff picking Kanbe: 1<\/p>\n Keito Yamakita -190\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n Hank Strandberg: Yamakita by Unanimous Decision\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Frazer Krohn: Kurosawa by Unanimous Decision\u00a0<\/p>\n Drew Zuhosky: Kurosawa by Unanimous Decision<\/p>\n Staff picking Yamakita: 1<\/p>\n Staff picking Kurosawa: 2<\/p>\n Tatsumitsu Wada -140\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 Hank Strandberg: Wada by Unanimous Decision\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Frazer Krohn: Wada by Unanimous Decision\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Drew Zuhosky: Ito by Unanimous Decision<\/p>\n Staff picking Wada: 2<\/p>\n Staff picking Ito: 1<\/p>\n Itsuki Hirata -140 \u00a0<\/p>\n Hank Strandberg: Hirata by Unanimous Decision\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Frazer Krohn: Phogat by Second-Round Knockout\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Drew Zuhosky: Hirata by Unanimous Decision<\/p>\n Staff picking Hirata: 2<\/p>\n Staff picking Phogat: 1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Chihiro Sawada -200 Hank Strandberg: Sawada by Second Round Submission\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Frazer Krohn: Sawada by Unanimous Decision\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Drew Zuhosky: Sawada by First-Round Submission<\/p>\n Staff picking Sawada: 3\u00a0<\/p>\n Staff picking Miura: 0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Yuya Wakamatsu -140 \u00a0<\/p>\n Hank Strandberg: Wakamatsu by First-Round Knockout\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Frazer Krohn: Wakamatsu by Unanimous Decision \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Drew Zuhosky: Wakamatsu by Unanimous Decision<\/p>\n Staff picking Wakamatsu: 3<\/p>\n Staff picking Kholmirzaev: 0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"ONE Samurai is gearing up to put on a blockbuster show at the Ariake Arena. 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