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Rodtang is Going to be a Father! Muay Thai Royalty Rodtang and Aida Looksaikongdin Announce Pregnancy on Instagram

Rodtang is Going to be a father! Muay Thai Royalty Rodtang and Aida Looksaikongdin Announce Pregnancy on InstagramMuay Thai power couple Rodtang Jitmuangnon and Aida Looksaikongdin shared joyful news on Instagram, announcing they are expecting their…

Rodtang is Going to be a father! Muay Thai Royalty Rodtang and Aida Looksaikongdin Announce Pregnancy on Instagram

Muay Thai power couple Rodtang Jitmuangnon and Aida Looksaikongdin shared joyful news on Instagram, announcing they are expecting their first child.

Rodtang and Aida Looksaikongdin Expecting a Baby

The couple, who married in February 2023, are celebrated figures in the world of Muay Thai Rodtang is a ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion and one of the most accomplished fighters in the sport with hundreds of victories. Aida is a trailblazer in women’s Muay Thai who made history as the first female fighter to compete at Rajadamnern Stadium.

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Rodtang and Aida’s relationship has been admired by fans often praising their sparring videos as “relationship goals.” Rodtang even converted to Islam, Aida’s faith, as part of their union. The two will frequently train Muay Thai together.

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The announcement marks a new chapter for the couple, who have often spoken about their dreams of building a family. Fans and fellow athletes flooded their posts with congratulatory messages, celebrating the exciting milestone.

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Aida Shared:

“A big gift is on its way! ‘From now on, it’s not just the two of us anymore; it’s the three of us.’“

“Can’t keep calm… I’m going to be a mom! , Our greatest gift is on its way.”

Takeru vs. Rodtang at Saitama Super Arena Has Been Announced for ONE 172

Takeru vs. Rodtang at Saitama Super Arena Has Been Announced for ONE 172ONE Championship has officially announced ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang, set to take place on March 23, 2025, at…

Takeru vs. Rodtang at Saitama Super Arena Has Been Announced for ONE 172

ONE Championship has officially announced ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang, set to take place on March 23, 2025, at the iconic Saitama Super Arena. The long-awaited matchup Takeru vs. Rodtang is finally, the dream showdown has been booked.

Takeru vs. Rodtang

The main event will feature Japan’s top-ranked flyweight kickboxing contender Takeru Segawa taking on Thailand’s Rodtang Jitmuangnon, the former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion and current top-ranked contender. This highly anticipated five-round super-fight pits two of the sport’s best strikers against each other. It is a matchup of world champions between Kickboxing and Muay Thai.

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In the co-main event in addition to Takeru vs. Rodtang, Brazilian MMA legend Adriano Moraes, the former flyweight king, will rematch Japan’s Yuya Wakamatsu for the vacant ONE Flyweight MMA World Championship. Moraes and Wakamatsu are ranked #1 and #2 in the division, making this a battle for supremacy.

Additional fights for ONE 172 will be announced in the coming weeks.

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Rodtang Jitmuangnon

The Iron Man” Rodtang Jitmuangnon is a decorated Muay Thai star with an impressive career record of 270 wins. He is known for his aggressive style and durability. Most recently, he is coming off a dominant win in ONE Championship Muay Thai. He remains one of the most popular figures in combat sports.

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Takeru Segawa is a Japanese kickboxing phenom and the first three-weight K-1 champion. Renowned for his calculated aggression and technical versatility, Takeru recently joined ONE Championship and continues to showcase his elite striking skills. He is coming off of a knockout win in ONE. A superstar in Japan due to his collecting so many titles in K-1 and his rivalry against Tenshin Nasukawa.

Takeru vs. Rodtang at Saitama Super Arena Has Been Announced for ONE 172

Rodtang Smashes Through Jacob Smith, Vows to Reclaim Flyweight Title After Weight Miss – ONE 169 Highlights

Rodtang Smashes Through Jacob Smith, Vows to Reclaim Flyweight Title After Weight Miss - ONE 169 HighlightsRodtang Jitmuangnon scored another dominant victory against British standout Jacob Smith on Friday night in the ONE 169 co-main…

Rodtang Smashes Through Jacob Smith, Vows to Reclaim Flyweight Title After Weight Miss - ONE 169 Highlights

Rodtang Jitmuangnon scored another dominant victory against British standout Jacob Smith on Friday night in the ONE 169 co-main event.

After seemingly fighting the first round on autopilot, Rodtang started to pick things up in the second, showing flashes of his larger-than-life personality. Unfortunately, that typically spells disaster for his opponents.

Like their first fight in May 2022, Smith was more than willing to engage with ‘The Iron Man’ and go toe-to-toe, but that decision cost him big in the third round when Rodtang landed a nasty elbow near Smith’s right eye that immediately busted the Brit open and had him quickly retreating. Smith ultimately made it out of the round, but by then, the damage was done.

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Things got a little chippy between the two with Smith and the Thai seemingly headbutting one another at one point in the fourth. In a rather hilarious moment, ‘The Iron Man’ put Smith on the mat with a leg kick and then proceeded to kiss him on the top of the head before the fight resumed.

Things sort of went that way during the championship rounds with Rodtang just out there dominating his opponent and having fun every step of the way. To Smith’s credit, he went the full 15 minutes with Rodtang, but in the end, it was another decisive decision victory for the Thai superstar.

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Official Result: Rodtang def. Jacob Smith via unanimous decision.

Unfortunately, Rodtang will not leave Lumpinee Stadium with the ONE flyweight Muay Thai world title. ‘The Iron Man’ failed to meet the weight and hydration requirements for their ONE 169 co-main event, meaning only Smith was eligible to win the belt.

Speaking with Mitch Chilson in the ring, ‘The Iron Man’ made it clear that reclaiming the ONE flyweight Muay Thai title is a top priority, but that will come down to whether or not ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong decides to give him that opportunity.

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Check out highlights from Rodtang vs. Jacob Smith at ONE 169:

Rodtang Stripped of Muay Thai World Title Due To Weight Miss

Rodtang Misses Weight, Loses TitleSuperstar Muay Thai fighter Rodtang Jitmuangnon has been stripped of his ONE Championship title due to being unable to…

Rodtang Misses Weight, Loses Title

Superstar Muay Thai fighter Rodtang Jitmuangnon has been stripped of his ONE Championship title due to being unable to make hydration and weight.

Rodtang Misses Weight, Loses Title

Hosted at Lumpinee Stadium, in Bangkok, Thailand, ONE 169 was set to go down with three title matches. A heavyweight MMA championship between Anatoly Malykhin and “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane, a strawweight kickboxing title fight with Jackie Buntan and Anissa Meksen, plus a flyweight Muay Thai world championship match between Rodtang Jitmuangnon and Jacob Smith.

Making weight and hydration has been a struggle for “The Iron Man” in the past, but in more recent fights he seemed to have it under control.

Rodtang and Jacob Smith have agreed on fighting at a 135.5 lbs catchweight.

As reported by Nicolas Atkin:

“Rodtang has lost his ONE Championship flyweight Muay Thai title on the scale after missing weight for ONE 169. Understand Jacob Smith has accepted a catchweight of 135.5lbs so the fight will go ahead, but only Smith can win the vacant belt. Smith will also receive a percentage of Rodtang’s 10 million baht purse.”

“The Iron Man” and the UK-born Jacob Smith fought years prior with the Thai-born Rodtang dominating the matchup. On November 8, at ONE 169, Smith was coming for revenge. The two will still fight but a title will not be on the line and Jitmuangnon has been stripped due to a weight miss.

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K-1 Legend Takeru Faces Off with Rodtang Following Incredible Comeback KO – ONE Friday Fights 81 Highlights

K-1 Legend Takeru Faces Off with Rodtang Following 2nd Round Comeback KO - ONE Friday Fights 81 HighlightsK-1 legend Takeru Segawa scored his first win under the ONE Championship banner in spectacular fashion on Friday. After…

K-1 Legend Takeru Faces Off with Rodtang Following 2nd Round Comeback KO - ONE Friday Fights 81 Highlights

K-1 legend Takeru Segawa scored his first win under the ONE Championship banner in spectacular fashion on Friday.

After coming up short in a five-round war against two-division ONE world champion Superlek in January, ‘The Natural Born Crusher’ stepped into the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand for a clash with Burmese knockout artist Thant Zin at ONE Friday Fights 81.

In the opening round, Thant appeared to be in complete control, catching Takeru early with his patented right hand and even sitting down the former three-division K-1 king in the closing seconds of the first round.

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However, things took a turn 60 seconds into the second stanza when Takeru started to let his hands go and light up the 19-year-old prospect out of Myanmar. Up against the ropes, the Japanese star landed a nasty front kick to the body that folded Thant and put him on the canvas. Thant answered the referee’s count, but a follow-up right-left combination from Takeru put him down for the count moments later.

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Official Result: Takeru Segawa def. Thant Zin via KO (strikes) at 2:47 of Round 2.

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Immediately following the fight, ONE flyweight Muay Thai world champion Rodtang Jitumuangnon stepped inside the ring for a heated face-off with Takeru, teasing a long-awaited clash between the two combat sports icons.

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Check Out Highlights from Takeru Segawa vs. thant zin at ONE Friday Fights 81:

Rodtang Confident Jonathan Haggerty vs. Superlek ends in knockout: “Number one in Muay Thai and kickboxing”

Superlek Rodtang jonathan haggerty ONE 168The Iron Man’ Rodtang Jitmuangnon has faced both Jonathan Haggerty and Superlek Kiatmoo9 in Muay Thai. The Thai-born striker…

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The Iron Man’ Rodtang Jitmuangnon has faced both Jonathan Haggerty and Superlek Kiatmoo9 in Muay Thai. The Thai-born striker offers his prediction on the ONE 168 Muay Thai title match upcoming on September 6.

Rodtang on Haggerty vs. Superlek

The General’ Jonathan Haggerty is an English-born striker who has grown up fighting in ONE Championship. Last year, in the first round, he knocked out the legendary Nong-O Hama to capture gold in Muay Thai. Next, he knocked out Fabricio Andrade to earn the kickboxing world title. Most recently, he defended his Muay Thai crown via TKO against Felipe Lobo. Despite early struggles in ONE, it’s been smooth sailing since going up in weight.

‘The Kicking Machine’ Superlek Kiatmoo9, of Thailand, is carving out a legendary legacy in Muay Thai. Throughout his career, the top pound-for-pound athlete has earned titles in True4U, WBC, Lumpinee Stadium, and ONE Championship.

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Between Muay Thai and kickboxing, Superlek is on an impressive 12-fight win streak with notable wins over Muay Thai champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon, K-1 Champion Takeru Segawa, kickboxing champion Daniel Puertas Gallardo, and the ultra-talented Panpayak Jitmuangnon, among others.

Now, Superlek is going up in weight to challenge the two-sport king Haggerty for his Muay Thai crown. Rodtang offered his prediction for the title fight going down at ONE 168. He said:

“Haggerty’s strength is he has been fighting in this division for a long time. He can punch very hard and violently. Superlek’s strengths are his powerful kicks and exceptional defensive abilities. I’ve never seen anyone that can knock Superlek out before.

“I’m confident that we’re going to see an exciting fight, full of thrills every second. I’m looking forward to watching this fight. Both are number one in Muay Thai and kickboxing. No matter who they fight, that fight is a must-see.

“It has a high chance to end with a KO.”

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