In the ONE 165 Championship, Superlek Sitsongpeenong defeated Takeru with powerful leg kicks, causing Takeru to sustain a fractured knee and significant bruising. Takeru expressed his difficulty in walking due to the injury. Superlek, despite considering himself as 'nobody', expressed honor in defeating Takeru. The post-fight interviews and reflections indicate a potential rebooking of the Rodtang fight for Takeru in Tokyo.
What next for Takeru in ONE Championship after his loss to Superlek at ONE 165? All roads lead to rebooking the Rodtang fight in Tokyo. My latest for @sportskeedaMMA: https://t.co/xRrpFcWJXj
What next for Takeru after his loss to Superlek? All roads lead to rebooking the Rodtang fight in Tokyo. My latest for @sportskeedaMMA: https://t.co/xRrpFcWJXj
Superlek says “it’s an honour taking out Takeru” at ONE 165. “I’m a nobody, I’m not even ranked pound-for-pound in the world”. That will change. From my interview for @sportskeedaMMA here: https://t.co/HQxR6jwzM8 #ONEChampionship https://t.co/i9A2Ho8r5h
#Superlek reflects on that wild third round with @takerusegawa at #ONE165 #ONEChampionship https://t.co/Wp9BsEcT8k
Every leg kick thrown by Superlek against Takeru 😬 (🎥: @phillynextdoor) https://t.co/XuQpZB5fHp
Takeru shares gruesome photo of badly bruised leg after Superlek loss https://t.co/qLxBcxCcM8
Takeru’s leg got DESTROYED by Superlek 🥴 https://t.co/kHNPi94cDd
Here’s Takeru’s left leg after last night’s fight against Superlek at ONE 165 in Tokyo. He also revealed he has a fractured knee and “can’t walk”. #ONEChampionship https://t.co/49ZMNNquG3
Takeru felt those leg kicks from Superlek! 🦵 #ONE165 #Takeru #Superlek https://t.co/KL1CigvgHN
Good one with the champ for @sportskeedaMMA Superlek Sitsongpeenong has a nice ring to it. Superlek tells Takeru "I'm no stepping stone" | ONE 165 post fight interview #ONEChampionship https://t.co/HQxR6jwzM8
Superlek says “my body literally froze” after a shot from Takeru in the third round. “I had to do whatever it takes to survive.” #ONEChampionship #ONE165 @sportskeedaMMA https://t.co/0ieOE94JBG