Rodtang believes ‘strength and speed’ will be key to Takeru Segawa’s victory over Thant Zin

Reigning and undisputed ONE flyweight Muay Thai world champion and current first-ranked flyweight kickboxing contender 'The Iron Man' Rodtang Jitmuangnon of Thailand believes Japanese rival 'The Natural Born Crusher' Takeru Segawa has a couple of key advantages over Burmese phenom Thant Zin.

Takeru takes on the hard-hitting 19-year-old this weekend in the Thai capital, and Rodtang will be watching closely. Speaking to Sportskeeda MMA in a recent interview, Rodtang offered his thoughts on the upcoming matchup between Takeru and Thant Zin.

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'The Iron Man' said:

"I believe that Takeru will keep his fighting style the way it is. It's who he is. I think his strength and speed will be the keys to his victory."

Takeru is set to lock horns with the dangerous Burmese teenager Thant Zin at ONE Friday Fights 81: Superbon vs. Nattawut, which will broadcast live from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, September 27.

The event is available to watch via global pay-per-view on watch.onefc.com.

Meanwhile, Rodtang is getting ready for his next big fight himself as he heads back to the continental United States to perform for the North American audience.

'The Iron Man' Rodtang Jitmuangnon returns in rematch against Jacob Smith at ONE 169: Atlanta

Thai icon 'The Iron Man' Rodtang Jitmuangnon will defend his ONE flyweight Muay Thai world title against former foe Jacob Smith of the United Kingdom in a much-anticipated rematch.

The two lock horns at ONE 169: Atlanta, which broadcasts live from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georga, on Friday, November 8.

Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live on Amazon Prime Video. Tickets are still available at Ticketmaster for those who want to watch in-stadium.

Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event.