Jonathan Di Bella Supports Referee's Decision in Takeru vs. Rodtang Fight
“A legitimate knockdown” - Jonathan Di Bella praises the referee's judgment in Takeru vs. Rodtang rematch
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Jonathan Di Bella, the reigning ONE strawweight kickboxing champion, praised the referee's call during the recent match between Takeru Segawa and Rodtang Jitmuangnon. Takeru knocked down Rodtang four times, securing a technical knockout victory and becoming the first to stop Rodtang in ONE Championship history.
- 01Takeru Segawa knocked down Rodtang Jitmuangnon four times, winning by technical knockout.
- 02Jonathan Di Bella initially questioned the legitimacy of the first knockdown but later deemed it valid after reviewing the fight.
- 03Takeru's victory marked him as the first fighter to stop Rodtang in ONE Championship.
- 04Takeru's strategy focused on leg kicks to weaken Rodtang, as he deemed headshots insufficient against Rodtang's durability.
- 05The fight took place at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan, on April 29, 2023.
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In a stunning performance at ONE SAMURAI 1, Takeru Segawa defeated Rodtang Jitmuangnon, knocking him down four times and winning by technical knockout. Jonathan Di Bella, the current ONE strawweight champion, expressed his thoughts on the match, particularly the controversial first knockdown. Initially uncertain, Di Bella reviewed the fight multiple times and concluded that the referee made a good call by declaring it a legitimate knockdown. Takeru's victory not only earned him the ONE interim flyweight kickboxing world title but also made him the first fighter to stop Rodtang in ONE Championship history. After the fight, Takeru revealed that his game plan focused on targeting Rodtang's legs to exploit his durability, ultimately leading to his success. The event took place at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan, and is considered one of the most thrilling ONE Championship cards this year.
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