“Perfect third badass fight” – Fans can’t contain their hype after Rodtang laid down the gauntlet against Takeru

The debate between ONE Championship fans over Rodtang Jitmuangnon and Takeru Segawa has been ongoing for years, and they are eagerly anticipating the moment when both fighters finally enter the Circle to settle it.

Despite being scheduled to face the Japanese kickboxing icon at ONE 165 in January, the reigning ONE flyweight Muay Thai world champion was unable to compete due to an injury sustained just weeks before the event. Despite this setback, fans were still able to witness an exciting match between Takeru and flyweight kickboxing champion Superlek Kiatmoo9.

With both Rodtanga and ‘The Natural Born Crusher’ nearing a complete recovery, ‘The Iron Man’ is prepared to address unfinished business with the three-division K-1 champion.

“Ready to rock. Who’s ready to see Rodtang vs. Takeru in 2024?”

Enthusiastic ONE Championship fans expressed their anticipation at the prospect of witnessing the two fighters battle it out in the Circle, commenting:

“Rodtang vs. Superlek was an absolute war and Takeru vs. Superlek was a banger too. Rodtang vs. Takeru would be the perfect third badass fight.”

“Kickboxing world will stop to watch this fight.”

“I want to see this fight in 2024. In Japan?!”

“I’m hyped.”

“Book it.”

“Was desperately waiting for Rodtang’s appearance…thank you @onechampionship.”

“Get ready to rumble.”

Takeru Segawa Anticipates Epic Showdown with Rodtang in Future Fight

Since his debut in 2018, Rodtang has been a top fighter for ONE Championship. He has achieved 12 consecutive victories in the art of eight limbs, producing memorable bouts against fighters such as Jonathan Haggerty and Joseph Lasiri.

Nevertheless, Rodtang’s most significant bout was his epic three-round battle against Superlek at ONE Friday Fight 34. Considered by numerous as the most remarkable Muay Thai fight in the past five decades, ‘The Iron Man’ and ‘The Kicking Machine’ put on a sensational performance that had ONE fans on the edge of their seats, sparking calls for a rematch as soon as the final bell tolled.

Takeru Segawa knew in that moment that he was destined to one day step inside the Circle with ‘The Iron Man’, and that was all he needed to see.

“Rodtang is a fighter I have wanted to fight for a long time,”Takeru said as a press event in Tokyo. “I think he is a world-class fighter. He fights with feeling and I fight with feeling too, so I think we will have the world’s best fistfight, so please look forward to it.”