Shinya Aoki and Eduard Folayang clash again at ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang

ONE Championship, the world’s largest martial arts organization, has announced an exciting showdown for ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang, featuring former ONE Lightweight MMA World Champions Shinya Aoki and Eduard Folayang. The two legends will meet for an unprecedented fourth time in their storied rivalry, with Aoki leading the series 2-1.

The much-anticipated event will take place on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the iconic Saitama Super Arena in Japan. Alongside this epic clash, fans will also witness a thrilling ONE Flyweight Kickboxing Super-Fight between Rodtang Jitmuangnon and Takeru Segawa, and a ONE Flyweight MMA World Championship bout featuring Adriano Moraes against Yuya Wakamatsu.

Shinya Aoki, Eduard Folayang Rekindle Their Rivalry in Japan

Tickets for international fans go on sale starting January 11 at 12:00 p.m. JST, available at ONE Championship Tickets. An exclusive 20% early bird discount will be available until January 20, 5:00 p.m. SGT.

The Rivalry Rekindled: Aoki vs. Folayang

Shinya Aoki and Eduard Folayang’s rivalry is one for the history books. Aoki, a Japanese submission master, and Folayang, the Filipino striking specialist, have delivered unforgettable battles in the ONE Championship cage. This fourth bout provides Folayang the opportunity to even the score and prove his mettle against Aoki.

With their last encounter dating back years, this matchup is more than just a rematch—it’s a legacy-defining fight that could close or extend one of the greatest rivalries in ONE history.

A Star-Studded Card for ONE 172

The headline bout will feature two striking legends, Rodtang Jitmuangnon and Takeru Segawa, in what promises to be an electrifying ONE Flyweight Kickboxing Super-Fight. The card also includes a pivotal MMA World Championship bout between Adriano Moraes and Yuya Wakamatsu.

More high-profile matchups will be revealed as the event draws closer, making ONE 172 a must-watch spectacle for martial arts fans worldwide.