30/04/2026
The fight between Rodtang Jitmuangnon and Takeru Segawa surprised many people, especially since Rodtang isn’t known for losing easily.
Here are the main reasons why Rodtang lost:
1. Different fighting styles (Muay Thai vs Kickboxing)
Rodtang comes from Muay Thai (heavy use of clinch, elbows, pressure), while Takeru is a kickboxer (fast movement, strong punch-kick combinations).
👉 Under kickboxing rules, Rodtang’s clinch advantage is limited.
2. Takeru’s speed & combinations
Takeru is known for:
* fast hands
* continuous combinations
* sharp footwork
This made it difficult for Rodtang to find his usual timing.
3. Rodtang’s defensive gaps
Rodtang is famous for his “tank” style (absorbing shots to move forward).
👉 Against someone like Takeru:
* he becomes more exposed to counters
* can lose on points
* higher risk of knockdowns
4. Takeru’s game plan & discipline
Takeru fought with a very smart strategy:
* controlled distance well
* quick in-and-out movement
* avoided prolonged exchanges
This neutralized Rodtang’s pressure.
5. Fight tempo & momentum
If Rodtang can’t apply pressure early:
* he looks less dominant
* judges tend to favor Takeru’s output
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Simple conclusion:
Rodtang didn’t lose because he’s weak — it was the match-up, rules, and opponent’s style that gave Takeru the advantage.