ONE 172 in Japan this previous March marked a monumental second in fight sports activities. The world watched as former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon locked up with Takeru Segawa.
The legendary duo’s collision course was virtually two years within the making. All of the hype, the ballyhoo. All for it to finish in simply 80 seconds after Rodtang drilled the Japanese icon with a magnetic left hook.
Followers worldwide erupted. The web discourse was thriving. Amongst these onlookers was ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion Superlek Kiatmoo9. He admitted he sat open-mouthed on the sight of Rodtang’s first-round destruction.
“The Kicking Machine” defended his gold towards Takeru within the Japanese legend’s promotional debut. He stepped in to face “The Pure Born Krusher” following Rodtang’s withdrawal in January 2024 at ONE 165 in Tokyo, Japan.
The pair took half in an unbelievable five-round affair the place each males had distinguished moments en path to a unanimous determination win in favor of Superlek. Earlier than that, in September 2023, the Thai nice additionally outworked Rodtang within the largest battle in Muay Thai at ONE Friday Fights 32.
However as he watched on at Rodtang’s destruction in March, he couldn’t assist however marvel because the picture-perfect left hook despatched Takeru tumbling.
“It was unbelievable to see that match. I did secretly hope it might go somewhat bit longer as a result of it might have been entertaining to see,” he mentioned.
“However, properly, he knocked him out within the first spherical. It was tremendous spectacular. I believe he did nice.”
