WATCH: Rodtang Jitmuangnon goes from stressed to elated watching Takeru Segawa's highlight comeback against Thant Zin
ONE flyweight Muay Thai world champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon was in attendance for Takeru Segawa's come-from-behind win against Thant Zin at ONE Friday Fights 81 last Friday, Sept. 27, inside the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Rodtang grimaced upon seeing Takeru getting dropped late in the first round. However, his worries became pure joy after 'The Natural Born Crusher' turned the tables on the 19-year-old Burmese sensation with a second-round knockout.
Watch Rodtang react to Takeru's blistering comeback, which ONE shared on Instagram:
Rodtang cheering on Takeru is a wondrous sight for many fans, as the pair were originally scheduled to fight at ONE 165 this past January.
However, the Jitmuangnon Gym star suffered an injury to his left hand just a few days ahead of their fight, which allowed ONE flyweight kickboxing world champion Superlek Kiatmoo9 to step in and defend the 135-pound kickboxing crown against Takeru.
The Team Vasileus star had an awe-inspiring showing against Superlek, but 'The Kicking Machine' was on a different level that night and ultimately won via unanimous decision.
Rodtang and Takeru trade barbs in heated staredown at ONE Friday Fights 81
The fans' interest in watching Rodtang and Takeru trade leather has reached a fever pitch after their electrifying faceoff at ONE Friday Fights 81.
Following Takeru's stunning victory over Thant Zin, Rodtang stepped inside the ring and was greeted by the Japanese kickboxing great eagerly declaring:
"Rodtang, I'm ready. Let's fight."
'The Iron Man' responded:
"I just want to tell you this: you had it easy tonight. When you face me, it's not going to be this easy."
Watch their entire exchange below:
The full replay of ONE Friday Fights 81 is available to fans who purchased the pay-per-view at watch.onefc.com.