ONE 172 Recap: Rodtang’s Devastating KO, Wakamatsu’s Redemption, and Thrilling Championship Battles

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 ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang, held on March 23, 2025, at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan, delivered an unforgettable night of martial arts action, featuring a blend of Muay Thai, kickboxing, and MMA bouts. The event showcased some of the sport's most elite athletes, culminating in a series of thrilling matchups that left fans worldwide in awe.

Main Event: Flyweight Kickboxing Super-Fight

In the headliner, Muay Thai superstar Rodtang Jitmuangnon faced off against Japanese kickboxing icon Takeru Segawa. The bout concluded swiftly, with Rodtang securing a knockout victory at 1:20 of the first round. 

Co-Main Event: Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Championship

The co-main event featured Masaaki Noiri challenging Tawanchai P.K.Saenchai for the interim featherweight kickboxing title. Noiri delivered a stunning performance, achieving a technical knockout at 1:55 of the third round to claim the championship. 

Flyweight MMA World Championship Rematch

Former three-time champion Adriano Moraes faced Yuya Wakamatsu in a rematch for the vacant flyweight MMA title. Wakamatsu showcased his striking prowess, securing a TKO victory at 3:39 of the first round, thereby avenging his previous loss to Moraes. 

Interim Strawweight Kickboxing World Championship

Jonathan Di Bella and Sam-A Gaiyanghadao competed for the interim strawweight kickboxing title. Di Bella emerged victorious via unanimous decision after five intense rounds, with all three judges scoring the bout in his favor. 

Women's Atomweight Kickboxing World Championship

Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom defended her title against Kana Morimoto in the women's atomweight kickboxing division. After five competitive rounds, Phetjeeja retained her championship by unanimous decision. 

Notable Fights and Performances

  • Nabil Anane vs. Superlek Kiatmoo9: Initially set as a title unification bout, the fight was changed to a non-title match after Superlek missed weight. Anane capitalized on the opportunity, securing a unanimous decision victory over three rounds. 

  • Shinya Aoki vs. Eduard Folayang: In a lightweight MMA bout, veteran Shinya Aoki showcased his grappling mastery, submitting Folayang via armbar just 53 seconds into the first round. 

  • Adrian Lee vs. Takeharu Ogawa: Adrian Lee continued his undefeated streak, submitting Ogawa with an anaconda choke at 1:03 of the first round. 

Bonus Awards

The event also recognized exceptional performances with $50,000 bonuses awarded to:

  • Performance of the Night: Rodtang Jitmuangnon, Masaaki Noiri, Yuya Wakamatsu, and Adrian Lee. 

ONE 172 epitomized the essence of martial arts, delivering high-caliber bouts that captivated audiences and reinforced the global appeal of the sport.

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