On Sunday, March 23, 2025, the legendary Saitama Super Arena in Japan hosted one of the most unforgettable editions of the ONE Championship.
With a stacked card featuring elite matchups in Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and MMA, ONE 172 delivered explosive finishes, shocking results, and the crowning of new world champions.
Here’s the full breakdown of everything that happened at ONE 172 in Tokyo.
🥊 Main Event: Rodtang Knocks Out Takeru in Round One
The highly anticipated showdown between Rodtang Jitmuangnon and Japan’s own Takeru Segawa ended in shocking fashion.
🔥 Just 1:20 into the first round, Rodtang landed a vicious left hook that flattened Takeru, silencing the Tokyo crowd with one of the most devastating knockouts in recent memory.
📌 With this win, Rodtang once again proved why he's one of the most dangerous strikers in combat sports history.
🏆 Co-Main Event: Masaaki Noiri Shocks Tawanchai, Wins Interim Title
Japanese star Masaaki Noiri delivered a stunning upset, defeating Tawanchai PK Saenchai by 3rd round TKO to claim the interim featherweight kickboxing world title.
📌 Noiri’s aggressive pace and precision overwhelmed the Thai champion, forcing the referee to step in after a brutal striking combination.
🥋 Yuya Wakamatsu Destroys Adriano Moraes to Become Flyweight MMA World Champion
Fighting in front of his home fans, Yuya Wakamatsu made a statement by defeating former champion Adriano Moraes via TKO at 3:39 of Round 1.
📌 Wakamatsu pressed Moraes against the fence and unleashed a flurry of punches that earned him the ONE flyweight MMA world title.
⚔️ Other Notable Results
✔ Jonathan Di Bella defeated Sam-A Gaiyanghadao via unanimous decision after five technical rounds to win the interim strawweight kickboxing title.
✔ Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom retained her women’s atomweight kickboxing world title with a dominant decision win over Kana Morimoto.
✔ Nabil Anane earned a unanimous decision victory over Superlek Kiatmoo9 in a bantamweight Muay Thai bout.
✔ Adrian Lee (younger brother of Christian and Angela Lee) submitted Takeharu Ogawa with a rear-naked choke in just 1:03 of the first round, signaling the rise of a new star.
💰 Performance Bonuses – $50,000 Each
Four fighters received $50,000 performance bonuses for their spectacular performances:
🏅 Rodtang Jitmuangnon – for his knockout over Takeru
🏅 Masaaki Noiri – for the upset TKO over Tawanchai
🏅 Yuya Wakamatsu – for finishing Adriano Moraes
🏅 Adrian Lee – for the fastest submission of the night
🎯ONE 172 Delivers a Historic Night in Japan
ONE 172 lived up to the hype and then some, with world-class action, highlight-reel knockouts, and new champions rising to the top.
✅ Rodtang continues to dominate
✅ Masaaki Noiri and Yuya Wakamatsu become world champions
✅ Adrian Lee signals the arrival of the next generation
If you missed this event, make sure to catch the replays—it was truly a night to remember.