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ONE 172 Takeru vs. Rodtang poster |
ONE 172: Rodtang vs. Takeru Headlines a Stacked Card, Folayang vs. Aoki III Brings Filipino Pride
ONE Championship, has announced a massive lineup for ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang, set to take place at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan on March 23, 2025. This event, in collaboration with U-NEXT, will feature Rodtang Jitmuangnon vs. Takeru Segawa in a striking super-fight, alongside a highly anticipated trilogy bout between Eduard Folayang and Shinya Aoki.
Main Event: Rodtang vs. Takeru – A Clash of Striking Titans
The marquee bout of the evening will see Rodtang Jitmuangnon, ONE’s Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion, take on Takeru Segawa, a three-division K-1 World Champion. This five-round flyweight kickboxing showdown is expected to be one of the most electrifying fights in striking history.
Rodtang, known for his relentless pressure and durability, faces a fierce challenger in Takeru, who brings speed and knockout power to the contest. Fans worldwide are eager to see if Rodtang’s iron chin and aggressive style can withstand Takeru’s technical striking.
ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong called it “the biggest striking fight on the planet”, with expectations soaring for a historic battle between two of the best stand-up fighters in the sport.
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ONE 172 Shinya Aoki vs. Eduard Folayang |
Eduard Folayang vs. Shinya Aoki III – A Fight for Legacy
In another highlight bout, Filipino MMA legend Eduard Folayang takes on longtime rival Shinya Aoki in their third encounter. With the series currently tied at 1-1, this lightweight MMA showdown is a crucial fight for both competitors.
Folayang, a former ONE Lightweight World Champion, remains a beloved figure among Filipino fight fans, and this bout is seen as a redemption fight for him. A win over Aoki would cement his legacy as one of the greatest Filipino MMA fighters of all time.
Aoki, a submission specialist and former lightweight champion, will be looking to finish the trilogy with another dominant victory. The clash of Folayang’s striking and Aoki’s grappling promises an intense showdown with high stakes.
Additional Key Fights on the ONE 172 Card
World Championship Bouts
ONE Flyweight Kickboxing Super-Fight: Rodtang Jitmuangnon vs. Takeru Segawa
ONE Flyweight MMA World Championship: Adriano Moraes vs. Yuya Wakamatsu
ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Championship: (C) Superlek Kiatmoo9 vs. (IC) Nabil Anane
ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Championship: Tawanchai PK Saenchai vs. Masaaki Noiri
ONE Interim Strawweight Kickboxing World Championship: Jonathan Di Bella vs. Sam-A Gaiyanghadao
ONE Women’s Atomweight Kickboxing World Championship: (C) Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom vs. Kana Morimoto
Other Featured Bouts
Eduard Folayang vs. Shinya Aoki – Lightweight MMA
Hiroki Akimoto vs. John Lineker – Bantamweight Kickboxing
Marat Grigorian vs. Kaito Ono – Featherweight Kickboxing
Rak Erawan vs. Nadaka Yoshinari – Strawweight Muay Thai
Suriyanlek Por Yenying vs. Ryusei Kumagai – Catchweight Kickboxing (132 lbs)
How to Watch ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang
The event will be broadcast live from Saitama Super Arena on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Viewers can tune in via U-NEXT in Japan and ONE Championship’s official streaming platforms worldwide.
📍 Date: March 23, 2025
📍 Venue: Saitama Super Arena, Japan
🎟 Tickets: Available at bit.ly/ONE172_global
Powcast Sports Exclusive Live Coverage
Powcast Sports will be providing in-depth analysis, live commentary, and real-time reactions for this blockbuster event. With a large Filipino audience, Powcast will focus on Eduard Folayang’s epic battle against Shinya Aoki while also covering the striking spectacle between Rodtang and Takeru.
Don’t miss our expert breakdowns, post-fight analysis, and behind-the-scenes updates. Stay tuned to Powcast Sports for exclusive coverage of ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang!
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