WATCH: Get all angles of Rodtang's sensational one-shot knockout finish of Japanese icon Takeru Segawa in Saitama

(From left to right) Rodtang, Referee Olivier Coste, Takeru [Photo via ONE Championship]
(From left to right) Rodtang, Referee Olivier Coste, Takeru [Photo via ONE Championship]

Two months have passed since Rodtang Jitmuangnon delivered a thunderous one-punch knockout to Takeru Segawa — but the highlight continues to dominate social media.

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ONE Championship recently reignited the buzz surrounding the epic flyweight kickboxing super-fight that headlined ONE 172 at the historic Saitama Super Arena this past March, releasing a carousel of knockout clips captured from multiple angles.

Check out the compilation uploaded by the promotion through its official Instagram account:

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From the opening bell, Rodtang wasted no time asserting himself. Determined to match the magnitude of a bout that was years in the making, "The Iron Man" calmly marched forward, putting immediate pressure on the retreating Takeru.

A sharp combination from the former ONE flyweight Muay Thai world champion then snapped the Japanese star's head back, signaling what was to come.

Moments later, a sizzling left hook sent Takeru stumbling toward the ropes. Rodtang seized the moment with another crushing left hand that dropped "The Natural Born Krusher" to the canvas.

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Referee Olivier Coste began to count, but Takeru was able to answer in time, handing Rodtang a spectacular 80-second knockout victory that remains one of the year's most talked-about finishes.


Rodtang allows to play matchmaker for his next outing

A few days ago, Rodtang Jitmuangnon turned to his fans on social media, asking who they'd like to see him face next in the world's largest martial arts organization.

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The post quickly drew a flurry of responses, with supporters eagerly naming potential challengers for Rodtang. Among the many suggestions was former longtime ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world champion Nong-O Hama.

It can be recalled that Nong-O has already made two outings at flyweight, with his most recent assignment being the rematch against No. 3-ranked divisional contender Kongthoranee Sor Sommai at ONE Fight Night 31 last May 2.

There, the Thai legend walked out with a hard-fought unanimous decision to even the score with his compatriot.

The prospect of high-stakes clash between Rodtang and Nong-O has since generated chatter within the scene — and for good reason. It's a showdown that promises fireworks.

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