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3 reasons why you can't miss ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 21, 2025
ONE Championship’s year has got off to a monumental start. But nothing comes close to this weekend’s ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang. Fourteen bouts are on hand this Sunday, March 23, inside Japan’s Saitama Super Arena. There, Japan’s greatest athletes take on the very best from around the globe. With that, here are three reasons why you can’t miss this weekend’s action.
Jonathan Di Bella ecstatic for interim world title showdown with Sam-A at ONE 172
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 21, 2025
Japan’s iconic Saitama Super Arena holds a special place in many fight fans’ hearts. That rings true for former ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Champion Jonathan Di Bella, who’s excited to tick off two bucket list items at once this weekend. The Canadian-Italian gets to compete inside the esteemed venue at ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang this Sunday, March 23, against an idol of his in former two-sport ONE World Champion Sam-A Gaiyanghadao for the interim strawweight kickboxing gold.
Yuya Wakamatsu believes sacrifices will pay dividends in world title rematch at ONE 172
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 21, 2025
Second-ranked flyweight MMA contender Yuya Wakamatsu has spent the last three years working his way back to a World Title opportunity. Through blood, sweat, and tears, he’s now just days away from his second chance at gold. “Little Piranha” meets former divisional king Adriano Moraes for the vacant ONE Flyweight MMA World Title. This happens at ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang, this Sunday, March 23, at Japan’s Saitama Super Arena.
Liam Harrison seeks redemption in return at ONE 173: Denver
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 21, 2025
There’s still more left in the tank for British Muay Thai star Liam Harrison. “Hitman” will return to ONE Championship this summer. There, he faces Myanmar bruiser Soe Lin Oo at ONE 173: Denver, on Friday, August 1. They will compete in a bantamweight Muay Thai outing that’s not expected to go the distance.
Tawanchai sees ONE 172 battle against Masaaki Noiri as must-win scenario
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 19, 2025
Reigning ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion Tawanchai PK Saenchai dreams of becoming a two-sport ONE World Champion. To keep that dream alive, he believes he must make his opportunity count at ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang. The 25-year-old faces Masaaki Noiri for the ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Title this Sunday, 23 March, at Japan’s illustrious Saitama Super Arena.
Marat Grigorian gunning for knockout versus Kaito Ono
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 19, 2025
Accomplished featherweight kickboxing star Marat Grigorian senses that a knockdown, drag out war is on hand against Kaito Ono at ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang. The Armenian striker faces the promotional newcomer in a highly anticipated featherweight kickboxing outing this Sunday, March 23, inside Japan’s Saitama Super Arena.
Kana believes she's the only woman who can dethrone Phetjeeja at ONE 172
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 18, 2025
Just when a fighter seems unbeatable, along comes a contender who’s ready to usher in a new era. That’s what decorated Japanese striker Kana Morimoto aims to do at ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang. “Krusher Queen” challenges reigning ONE Atomweight Kickboxing World Champion “The Queen” Phetjeeja on Sunday, March 23, inside Japan’s Saitama Super Arena.
Rodtang plans to finish Takeru, call out Superlek at ONE 172
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 18, 2025
By the time the curtain falls on 2025, former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon wants to join the list of two-sport ONE World Champions. “The Iron Man” squares off with three-division K-1 Champion Takeru Segawa at ONE 172 this Sunday, March 23, in a flyweight kickboxing super-fight inside Japan’s Saitama Super Arena.
Yuya Wakamatsu reflects on previous loss to Adriano Moraes ahead of ONE 172 world title rematch
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 17, 2025
Second-ranked flyweight MMA star Yuya Wakamatsu has come a long way in ONE Championship. Arriving as a promising 22-year-old to a World Title challenger, he’s risen up the ranks to become a divisional stalwart, and he looks to make good on his second chance at gold. The Japanese jouster meets #1-ranked flyweight MMA star Adriano Moraes in a rematch for the vacant ONE Flyweight MMA World Title at ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang this Sunday, March 23, at Japan’s Saitama Super Arena.
Nico Carrillo makes featherweight Muay Thai debut versus Sitthichai at ONE Fight Night 30
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 16, 2025
The fight card for ONE Fight Night 30: Kryklia vs. Knowles continues to flourish, and the latest announcement has fans full of intrigue. On Friday, April 4, Scottish striking star Nico Carrillo begins his featherweight Muay Thai World Title campaign. There, he leaves his bantamweight days behind. He faces #4-ranked contender Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Rodtang promises to "bury" Takeru at ONE 172
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 16, 2025
ONE 172 draws nearer by the day, and former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon is oozing confidence as he looks to crush Takeru Segawa. “The Iron Man” travels into enemy territory to take on former three-division K-1 Champion Takeru Segawa in a flyweight kickboxing super-fight inside Japan’s iconic Saitama Super Arena on Sunday, March 23.
Regian Eersel to face Alexis Nicolas in world title trilogy at ONE Fight Night 30
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 13, 2025
A magnificent trilogy will take place on Friday, April 4, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. Live in U.S. primetime, reigning ONE Lightweight Kickboxing World Champion Regian Eersel will meet Alexis Nicolas in the co-main event of ONE Fight Night 30: Kryklia vs. Knowles. The pair hope to settle the score in one of the most intriguing all-striking trilogies in recent times.
Nabil Anane a “very different” fighter ahead of world title rematch with Superlek at ONE 172
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 11, 2025
ONE Interim Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Nabil Anane has a point to prove at ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang. The Algerian-Thai giant looks to exact revenge on two-division, two-sport ONE World Champion Superlek Kiatmoo9 on Sunday, March 23. He challenges “The Kicking Machine” for the latter’s lineal gold inside Japan’s combat sports cathedral, Saitama Super Arena.
ONE 172: Rodtang dedicates upcoming Takeru super-fight to son
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 11, 2025
For the first time in Rodtang Jitmuangnon’s life, fighting isn’t just about him anymore. The former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion faces Japanese star Takeru Segawa in a five-round flyweight kickboxing super-fight at ONE 172 on Sunday, March 23, at Japan’s Saitama Super Arena.
Allycia Hellen Rodrigues targets Phetjeeja in battle of atomweight world champions
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 11, 2025
Reigning ONE Women’s Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion Allycia Hellen Rodrigues retained her gold in emphatic fashion this past weekend. The Brazilian is remaining is fight mode, though, as she stalks a bigger challenge down the road. The striking phenom dispatched Marie McManamon at ONE Fight Night 29 this past Friday, March 7, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. Rodrigues outstruck the British-Irish challenger to score a third-round knockout and retain her crown.
Rising Thai star gunning for future showdown with Superlek
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 11, 2025
Rising Thai striker Rambolek Chor Ajalaboon continued punching his way up the ONE Championship ranks. And the youngster is determined not to stop until he has the attention of a true sporting great. The 21-year-old star scored a second-round knockout over fellow staunch finisher Parham Gheirati at ONE Fight Night 29 on Friday, March 7, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Tawanchai reminds younger fighters on the come up to "be diligent"
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 9, 2025
Reigning ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion Tawanchai PK Saenchai has wowed fans since arriving in 2021. He’s always been expected to achieve greatness, but he feels he’s only scratched the surface of his potential. Tawanchai will meet Japanese star Masaaki Noiri at ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang for the ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Title on Sunday, March 23, inside Japan’s Saitama Super Arena.
Superlek opens up on life as Muay Thai superstar
BJPENN.COM Staff - March 7, 2025
For reigning two-sport, two-division ONE World Champion Superlek Kiatmoo9, fame didn’t come easily. It followed a body of work stemming from over 170 fights. But it also wasn’t something he was ever fully prepared for. “The Kicking Machine” defends his ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title at ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang on Sunday, March 23, against interim king Nabil Anane inside Japan’s famed Saitama Super Arena.