Sources said the 28-year-old remains tied to ONE through a 12-month matching period that came into effect at the end of his deal. Sources also said Rodtang agreed to the Takeru rematch during the term of his previous contract, before it expired. Rodtang struck a more measured tone when asked about the situation by Japanese media at Monday’s press conference in Tokyo. For now, the focus shifts back to Takeru and a second meeting that already carried enough tension without contract talk around it. “I can say that I’m going to bring my best but everything will be decided in the ring on April 29.

Source: Bangkok Post March 31, 2026 04:01 UTC