WATCH: Takeru goes CRAZY and puts Superlek on ropes at electric ONE Championship fight

Takeru Segawa and Superlek Kiatmuu9 engaged in a thrilling showdown at ONE 165 marking Segawa's impressive debut in ONE Championship.

WATCH: Takeru goes CRAZY and puts Superlek on ropes at electric ONE Championship fight

Takeru Segawa pushes Superlek Kiatmuu9 to the ropes at ONE 165 (Image via X)

Takeru Segawa faced Superlek Kiatmuu9 in a highly anticipated kickboxing match at ONE 165 event. His performance against the reigning champion impressed fans across the internet. Here is what happened:

Takeru Segawa went into the third round with the will to win. A minute into the round he unloaded a barrage of punches and combinations that sent the crowd roaring. Superlek backed into the ropes and put his guard up as Takeru unloaded a fury of punches. Meanwhile, Superlek managed to land a kick to the head but it did not stop an oncoming Takeru Segawa.

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In the end, Superlek Kiatmuu9 emerged victorious against Takeru Segawa. It was a thrilling battle at ONE 165. Superlek successfully defended his flyweight title, outlasting Takeru in the kickboxing showdown. Thus, he retained the title after a hard-fought five-round war and solidified his position as a formidable champion.

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Takeru Segawa is a three-division Kickboxing World Champion who joined ONE Championship last year. Segawa’s promotional debut was supposed to be against Rodtang Jitmuangnon in a kickboxing superfight. However, Superlek Kiatmuu9 replaced Rodtang due to injury. Superlek Kiatmuu9 is a Muay Thai and kickboxing superstar. He is a two-time Muay Thai World Champion and a former two-weight Lumpinee Stadium champion. He currently holds the title of ONE Kickboxing Flyweight World Champion.

Fans react to Takeru Segawa’s impressive round against Superlek Kiatmuu9

Takeru Segawa’s impressive debut against champion Superlek Kiatmuu9 caught the attention of fans on social media. Netizens went to the comment section to share their reactions to the fight. Here are some of the reactions from X:

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Takeru Segawa vs Superlek Kiatmuu9 ( Image via X )
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The Japanese megastar won the hearts of fans online. They expressed their admiration at Segawa’s incredible debut performance. Meanwhile, others even went on to say that the bell saved Superlek in the third round. Takeru Segawa reportedly went seven years undefeated at his previous Japanese promotion. Therefore, it will be interesting to see what he accomplishes next at ONE Championship.

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