“The fans want it” - Fans react to Takeru announcing his final fight and preferred opponent in Rodtang

Fans react to Takeru announcing his final fight with Rodtang the preferred opponent. -- Photo by ONE Championship
Fans react to Takeru announcing his final fight with Rodtang the preferred opponent. [Image courtesy: ONE Championship]

When Takeru Segawa next steps in for his ONE Championship fight, it will be his last in his illustrious career. And he wants Rodtang Jitmuangnon to be his final opponent in a rematch.

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The Japanese kickboxing superstar made the announcement of one final fight following his second-round TKO win over Denis Puric in their flyweight kickboxing showdown at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Nov. 16 at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.

An emotional Takeru shared that after careful consideration, it was time to move on, before requesting that Rodtang be his last opponent to get a shot at redemption after he was knocked out in the opening round by 'The Iron Man' in their first encounter earlier this year.

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He got the commitment he was asking from Rodtang, who was present at the venue and was supposed to also compete at ONE 173 until he had to pull out after the weigh-ins as he fell ill. However, there is no official word yet on when the rematch will take place.

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After ONE Championship shared a video of Takeru's announcement on Instagram, fans shared their thoughts in the comments section.

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"His is a literal anime character at this point haha. What a great story. Rodtang - accept it, the fans want it!" a fan laid down.
Do it or the fans.
Do it or the fans.
"This fight will be legendary ❤️," one user brought forth.
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Legendary final clash
Legendary final clash
"👏 I hope the final fight happens. This is the way I like to see fighters challenge another. Even if he was to lose you got to challenge one of the best to have a great final fight like it would be to end your career," a comment pointed out.
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Hoping the fight happens.
Hoping the fight happens.
"Takeru got heart man," a fan shared, taking note of how "classy" Takeru made the announcement and callout to Rodtang.
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Takeru's all heart.
Takeru's all heart.
"Yes. The last fight was stopped early," another user moved to remind.
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A needed rematch
A needed rematch
"I’m a rodtang fan but takeru is so cool im divided 🥀," a fan made known.
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A divided take
A divided take
"Mad respect for both," another shared.
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Respect earned
Respect earned

Replay of Takeru's victory and other matches at ONE 173 is available on demand on live.onefc.com.

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Performance bonus sweetens Takeru's TKO win at ONE 173

Takeru's second-round TKO win over Denis Puric at ONE 173 was made sweeter by the $50,000 performance bonus he received from ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong.

The incentive was given to him for dishing out one of the best performances on fight night that saw 'Natural Born Krusher' knock down 'The Bosnian Menace' with his power-packed punches four times through the course of two rounds for the TKO victory.

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It was Takeru's first performance bonus in ONE Championship since making his promotional debut in January last year.

Other fighters who also received the bonus were ONE MMA champions Christian Lee and Yuya Wakamatsu, Suakim in Muay Thai and Tye Ruotolo in MMA.

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Edited by Aziel Karthak
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