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Uzbek fighters rise in ONE Championship amid historic achievements

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 1:34 AM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Uzbek fighters rise in ONE Championship amid historic achievements

Summary

Uzbekistan's martial arts scene is gaining international recognition through fighters like Avazbek Kholmirzaev, Aslamjon Ortikov, and Sanzhar Zakirov. Kholmirzaev recently became Uzbekistan’s first ONE World Champion with a second-round knockout victory over Yuya Wakamatsu at ONE SAMURAI 1. Ortikov, undefeated at 24-0, is set to challenge for the vacant ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Championship on June 26. Zakirov remains undefeated at 16-0 and is viewed as the next standout star for Uzbekistan in ONE Championship's of talent.

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By the Numbers

•Avazbek Kholmirzaev became a ONE Champion after defeating Yuya Wakamatsu.
•Aslamjon Ortikov has a professional record of 24-0 and aims for a championship title.
•Sanzhar Zakirov holds an undefeated record of 16-0 in mixed martial arts.
•All three fighters trained at notable gyms and emerged through ONE Friday Fights.
•Kholmirzaev's victory marked a significant moment for Uzbekistan's combat sports heritage.

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