Rodtang and Takeru Set for Massive Interim Title Rematch at ONE Samurai 1

Rodtang and Takeru meet in a massive rematch for the ONE Interim Flyweight Kickboxing World Title at ONE Samurai 1. Takeru confirms it will be his retirement fight.

By: AXL Media

Published: Feb 27, 2026, 7:11 AM EST

Source: Information in this article was sourced from ONE Championship

Redemption and Retirement in Tokyo

The striking world is buzzing following the confirmation that Rodtang “The Iron Man” Jitmuangnon and Takeru “Natural Born Krusher” Segawa will meet again. The five-round interim title clash will take place at the Ariake Arena, the same venue where Takeru recently revitalized his career with a TKO win over Denis Puric.

For Takeru, the stakes are deeply personal. During the official press conference, the former three-division K-1 champion revealed that this rematch will be the final appearance of his storied career. After decades at the pinnacle of the sport, Takeru aims to avenge his most devastating loss and retire at the summit of the martial arts world as a ONE World Champion.

Echoes of the First Encounter

Their first meeting at ONE 172 in March 2025 remains one of the most talked-about moments in recent combat sports history. Billed as a "dream match," it ended in a nightmare for the Tokyo crowd when Rodtang landed a surgical left hook just 80 seconds into the first round. The knockout silenced the Saitama Super Arena and solidified Rodtang's reputation as a terrifying force in kickboxing as well as Muay Thai.

Rodtang enters the rematch with an incredible promotional record of 17-2. Known for his legendary durability and "iron chin," the Thai superstar looks to prove that his first-round victory was no fluke and to permanently settle the rivalry against Japan's greatest kickboxer.