"I can promise an explosive fight" - Rodtang certain Takeru dream fight will go down as 'one of the most entertaining' wars ever
Rodtang Jitmuangnon is the kind of competitor who is always a must-see TV when he's returning to the ring, and is one of the biggest stars in combat sports for that very reason.
He's a world-class competitor but it's his entertaining style that has helped him to transcend the world of Muay Thai.
When the ONE flyweight Muay Thai world champion is set to be in action, it's very likely that a fight will live up to the hype because his fighting style is pure excitement. This was the case in his huge clash with Superlek Kiatmoo9 and he believes it will be the same for his long-awaited meeting with Takeru Segawa.
The Japanese superstar recently overcame a tough test to earn his first win under the ONE Championship banner, sharing an intense staredown with Rodtang after the fight.
In an exclusive interview with Sportskeeda MMA, the Thai icon said their eventual match-up is sure to produce fireworks due to the way that both men approach fights:
"Takeru and I have similar fighting styles. I can promise an explosive match, in which we go toe to toe. It'd be one of the most entertaining matches for fans around the world."
Both Takeru and Rodtang always look to press the action
When Rodtang Jitmuangnon talks about the similarities between him and Takeru Segawa, they are both known for pressing forward and putting their opponents under pressure.
There aren't many opponents that are able to hang in there when either competitor is constantly stalking them and looking to unleash devastating combinations.
It's this clash of two similar styles that makes the fight between two of the biggest names in striking so exciting.
The fight is a dream match-up for a reason and this is one massively anticipated meeting that is sure to deliver the goods when it does happen.
For now, Rodtang turns his attention to ONE 169 where he defends his ONE flyweight Muay Thai world championship against Jacob Smith on Nov. 8 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
ONE 169 is available live and free to all Prime Video subscribers in the United States and Canada.