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, flyweight champion Yuya Wakamatsu defends his title against top-rated finisher Avazbek Kholmirzaev.

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, flyweight champion Yuya Wakamatsu defends his title against top-rated finisher Avazbek Kholmirzaev. Also, Ayaka Miura and Chihiro Sawada battle it out in an entertaining  atomweight clash.     

ONE Samurai 1: Wakamatsu vs. Kholmirzaev

For the past four years, Wakamatsu has embarked on a reign of terror through the 135-lb division. Capturing the strap by violently starching Adriano Moraes, “Little Piranha” has devoured contender after contender on his journey towards the top.   

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, “Ninzya” is looking to snatch the belt in dramatic fashion. 

ONE Samurai 1: Miura vs. Sawada 

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, “Zombie” rises to the challenge once again to solidify her status as a top women’s strawweight contender.  

 Joining 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’s reach.      

More Bouts On the ONE Samurai 1 Main Card

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. 

ONE Samurai 1 Predictions and Staff Picks

MMASucka staff picks are composed of four of the world’s leading mixed martial arts organizations: the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the Professional Fighters League (PFL), ONE Championship (ONE FC), and Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS).

UFC picks will include main card fights ranging from four to six matchups per event.

PFL picks from main cards for pay-per-views and from tournament fights in the Regular Season, Playoffs, and Finals.

ONE FC and DWCS picks will feature all MMA fights from the event with a minimum of three matchups.

Find our ONE Samurai 1 picks and fight odds below. 

1. Hank Strandberg: 51-32

2. Frazer Krohn: 50-34

3. Drew Zuhosky: 40-42

4. Andrew Benjamin: 11-10

                                     *Note – not all staff pick for every event*

 

Kanata Nagai -240
Vs.
Atsuya Kanbe +205
      BANTAMWEIGHT 

 

Hank Strandberg: Nagai by Unanimous Decision                                                  

Frazer Krohn: Kanbe by Unanimous Decision   

Drew Zuhosky: Nagal by First-Round Submission

Staff picking Nagai: 2

Staff picking Kanbe: 1

Keito Yamakita -190    
Vs.
Ryohei Kurosawa +165
         STRAWWEIGHT

 

Hank Strandberg: Yamakita by Unanimous Decision  

Frazer Krohn: Kurosawa by Unanimous Decision 

Drew Zuhosky: Kurosawa by Unanimous Decision

Staff picking Yamakita: 1

Staff picking Kurosawa: 2

Tatsumitsu Wada -140                                
Vs.
Seiichiro Ito +120
                                     FLYWEIGHT
           

Hank Strandberg: Wada by Unanimous Decision                                                    

Frazer Krohn: Wada by Unanimous Decision  

Drew Zuhosky: Ito by Unanimous Decision

Staff picking Wada: 2

Staff picking Ito: 1

Itsuki Hirata -140
Vs.
Ritu Phogat +120
  ATOMWEIGHT

 

Hank Strandberg: Hirata by Unanimous Decision                                                   

Frazer Krohn: Phogat by Second-Round Knockout      

Drew Zuhosky: Hirata by Unanimous Decision

Staff picking Hirata: 2

Staff picking Phogat: 1   

Chihiro Sawada -200
Vs.
Ayaka Miura +170 
              ATOMWEIGHT
  

Hank Strandberg: Sawada by Second Round Submission                                                  

Frazer Krohn: Sawada by Unanimous Decision    

Drew Zuhosky: Sawada by First-Round Submission

Staff picking Sawada: 3 

Staff picking Miura: 0   

Yuya Wakamatsu -140
     Vs.
Avazbek Kholmirzaev +120
        FLYWEIGHT

 

Hank Strandberg: Wakamatsu by First-Round Knockout                                               

Frazer Krohn: Wakamatsu by Unanimous Decision                                                                 

Drew Zuhosky: Wakamatsu by Unanimous Decision

Staff picking Wakamatsu: 3

Staff picking Kholmirzaev: 0