ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang had fans at Japan’s Saitama Super Arena glued to their seats from the opening bell. The highly anticipated flyweight kickboxing showdown between former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon and three-division K-1 Champion Takeru Segawa ended almost as quickly as it began.
Rodtang wasted no time, dismantling his Japanese opponent in just 90 seconds. From the outset, “The Iron Man” took control, pressing forward as Takeru tried to slow him down with his signature low kicks. But it didn’t take long for Rodtang to close the distance, landing a powerful looping left hook that left Takeru staggering. A follow-up shot sealed the deal, sending Takeru crashing to the canvas.
Unable to beat the referee’s count, Takeru’s night ended at just 1:20 of the first round, leaving the Saitama crowd in stunned silence as Rodtang added another emphatic chapter to his striking legacy.

ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang full card results
- Rodtang Jitmuangnon knocked out Takeru Segawa with a left hook at 1:20 of the first round in their flyweight kickboxing bout.
- Masaaki Noiri stopped Tawanchai PK Saenchai via TKO at 1:55 of the third round, capturing the ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Title.
- Yuya Wakamatsu claimed the ONE Flyweight MMA World Title by defeating Adriano Moraes via TKO (ground and pound) at 3:39 of the first round.
- Jonathan Di Bella earned a unanimous decision victory over Sam-A Gaiyanghadao to secure the ONE Interim Strawweight Kickboxing World Title.
- Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom successfully defended her ONE Women’s Atomweight Kickboxing World Title by defeating Kana Morimoto via unanimous decision.
- Nabil Anane edged out Superlek Kiatmoo9 with a unanimous decision victory in their bantamweight Muay Thai contest.
- Nadaka Yoshinari knocked out Rak Erawan with a straight left at 2:40 of the third round in their atomweight Muay Thai clash.
- Shinya Aoki submitted Eduard Folayang with an armbar just 53 seconds into the first round of their lightweight MMA showdown.
- Hiroki Akimoto secured a split decision win over John Lineker in their bantamweight kickboxing bout.
- Adrian Lee submitted Takeharu Ogawa with an anaconda choke at 1:03 of the first round in their lightweight MMA fight.
- Shimon Yoshinari defeated Yodlekpet Or Atchariya via unanimous decision in their flyweight Muay Thai match.
- Hyu stopped Zakaria El Jamari with a knockout knee at 2:12 of the first round in their flyweight kickboxing battle.
- Ryusei earned a unanimous decision victory over Suriyanlek Por Yenying in their 132-pound kickboxing contest.
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