Takeru vs Rodtang - Everything You Need To Know About The Main Event Of ONE 172

One of the most anticipated fights of all time will take place at ONE 172. At the event, enigmatic Muay Thai striker Rodtang Jitmuangnon clashes with kickboxing assassin Takeru Segawa.

This historic battle between the former six-time ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion and the former three-division K-1 Champion has fireworks written all over it. Let's take a deep dive into their rivalry and all the important details related to the epic showdown.

What Started The Rodtang Vs. Takeru Rivalry?

This blockbuster fight has been years in the making. However, it was the Japanese legend who ignited the fire for this dream match. In October 2021, "The Natural Born Krusher" revealed his aspiration to face Rodtang, who was the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion at that time.

Interestingly, the 33-year-old wasn't part of ONE Championship roster in 2021. However, he joined the promotion in April 2023 with a single agenda on mind - to fight "The Iron Man."

Soon after, ONE Championship delivered what every combat sports fan was expecting - Rodtang vs. Takeru was booked for ONE 165 in Japan. However, the super-fight was called off after the Thai megastar was injured. Since then, fans have been eagerly awaiting this mouth-watering contest.

Rodtang And Takeru's Performance In ONE Championship

The Jitmuangnon Gym representative has been a mainstay in ONE since 2018, boasting a promotional record of 16-2. His overall professional record stands at 273-43. Meanwhile, his rival has one win and one loss under his belt in the organization and an overall professional record of 44-4.

When And Where Will This Fight Take Place?

"The Iron Man" and "The Natural Born Krusher" will collide in a five-round flyweight kickboxing super-fight on Sunday, 23 March. Saitama Super Arena will host the epic brawl between the #1 and #2-ranked flyweight kickboxing contenders.

ONE 172: Takeru Vs Rodtang Date And Time?

Fans can watch ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang in its entirety live on pay-per-view via watch.onefc.com at 12:30 PM IST on Sunday, March 23. However, the first two bouts will be available to watch for free on ONE Championship's social media platforms at 12:30 PM IST.