Kan Nakamura has launched a challenge to the winner of the 'Rodtang vs Takeru' fight, declaring his intention to prove he is the true champion on the RISE stage.
On 8 April 2026 GMT+7, Rodtang Jitmuangnon, a top Thai fighter, is set to face Takeru Segawa at ONE SAMURAI 1 on 29 April for the interim flyweight kickboxing championship.
However, amid the growing interest in that fight, another name has come into focus: Kan Nakamura, a rising Japanese fighter who recently delivered a stunning first-round knockout of Petch Asia Bangsaen Fight Club at RISE Eldorado 26.
After that fight, Nakamura expressed confidence that many are talking about a major bout without truly experiencing the RISE ring. He firmly announced that regardless of who wins between Rodtang and Takeru, he is ready to face the victor immediately.
Furthermore, he confidently asserted that while many aim to dethrone Rodtang, in his view, the true number one is Kan Nakamura himself.
This challenge has immediately drawn attention to Nakamura as a key contender in the flyweight division, with a strong chance to shake up the throne of the winner in the highly anticipated global showdown.