Takeru Segawa Stuns Rodtang Jitmuangnon With Dramatic TKO To Claim Interim Gold At ONE SAMURAI 1

ONE Samurai 1 delivered one of the most memorable nights in recent combat sports history on April 29 at Tokyo’s Ariake Arena, headlined by Takeru Segawa claiming the ONE Interim Flyweight Kickboxing World Championship with a stunning fifth-round TKO victory over Rodtang Jitmuangnon.

The emotional high point came after the fight, when Takeru addressed his home crowd in what turned out to be a heartfelt retirement speech.

The main event lived up to expectations as Rodtang started strong, dictating the opening round with his trademark left hooks and relentless pressure. However, Takeru shifted momentum dramatically in the second round, dropping Rodtang twice with powerful counters. The Thai superstar, known as “The Iron Man,” responded with resilience and fought back fiercely through the middle rounds, keeping the contest finely poised heading into the final frame.

The fifth round proved decisive as Takeru unleashed a relentless assault, knocking Rodtang down twice more. The four-knockdown rule came into effect, forcing the referee to stop the contest at 2:22 of the round, handing Takeru a historic victory and the interim world title in front of an electrified Tokyo crowd.

Co-Main Event: Kholmirzaev Shocks Wakamatsu

In the co-main event, Avazbek Kholmirzaev produced a sensational upset, knocking out defending ONE Flyweight MMA World Champion Yuya Wakamatsu with a spinning back elbow at 4:53 of the second round. The Uzbek fighter dominated the bout with superior clinch work and judo-based grappling before delivering the spectacular finish that crowned him the new champion.

Nadaka Extends Historic Winning Streak

Reigning ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion Nadaka continued his incredible run, extending his winning streak to 41 fights with a hard-fought unanimous decision victory over Songchainoi Kiatsongrit. Despite being pushed hard by the aggressive Thai challenger, Nadaka’s movement and precision proved decisive over five gruelling rounds.

Haggerty Dominates Title Defence

Jonathan Haggerty showcased his class in defending his ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Title against Japan’s Yuki Yoza. Utilizing sharp knees and fluid footwork, Haggerty controlled the bout from start to finish, securing a comfortable unanimous decision win without ever appearing under serious threat.

Complete ONE Samurai 1 Results

• Takeru Segawa def. Rodtang Jitmuangnon via TKO (Round 5, 2:22) – Interim Flyweight Kickboxing Title
• Avazbek Kholmirzaev def. Yuya Wakamatsu via KO (Round 2, 4:53) – Flyweight MMA Title
• Nadaka def. Songchainoi Kiatsongrit via unanimous decision – Atomweight Muay Thai Title
• Jonathan Haggerty def. Yuki Yoza via unanimous decision – Bantamweight Kickboxing Title
• Marat Grigorian def. Kaito via KO (Featherweight Kickboxing)
• Chihiro Sawada def. Ayaka Miura via submission (Atomweight MMA)
• Hiroki Akimoto def. Taimu Hisai via split decision (Bantamweight Kickboxing)
• Hiromi Wajima def. Ricardo Bravo via unanimous decision (Featherweight Kickboxing)
• Itsuki Hirata def. Ritu Phogat via submission (Atomweight MMA)
• Tatsumitsu Wada def. Seiichiro Ito via split decision (Flyweight MMA)
• Keito Yamakita def. Ryohei Kurosawa via submission (Strawweight MMA)
• Shimon Yoshinari def. Johan Ghazali via unanimous decision (Flyweight Muay Thai)
• Toki Tamaru def. Toma Kuroda via unanimous decision (Strawweight Kickboxing)
• Taiki Naito def. Hyu via unanimous decision (Flyweight Kickboxing)
• Kanata Nagai def. Atsubo Kambe via unanimous decision (Bantamweight MMA)

ONE Samurai 1 will be remembered as a landmark event, not just for its thrilling fights but for the emotional farewell of Takeru Segawa. With stunning knockouts, dominant title defenses, and breakout performances, the event reinforced ONE Championship’s growing global stature and delivered a night that fans will cherish for years to come.