"Definition of a walking tank" - Fans in pure awe of Rodtang's terrifying genius in world title defense over Edgar Tabares

Current undisputed ONE flyweight Muay Thai world champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon successfully fended off the challenge of former WBC champion Edgar Tabares in May 2023 at ONE Fight Night 10.

Rodtang scored a second-round knockout win over Tabares in front of the 1stBank Center in Denver to maintain his status as the division's unquestioned king.

This outstanding performance by the Thai superstar was posted by ONE Championship on their YouTube channel recently, with the caption:

"Before Thai megastar Rodtang defends the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title in a thrilling rematch against #3-ranked contender Jacob Smith at ONE 169, check out his explosive battle with Mexican warrior Edgar Tabares at ONE Fight Night 10 in 2023!"

'The Iron Man' perfectly countered the spinning elbow of the Mexican and hit him with his own vicious elbow to floor him and end the match. This incredible show of power by Rodtang was lauded by fans, especially users @ryanhowes6075, @matemm52, @Syntax1963A, @technotrance011, and @samhennessy7108, who commented:

"Rodtang is the definition of a walking tank. Shows everyone the definition of a fighter"

"One of the very few occasions when the opponent didn't run circles around Rodtang for the entire fight. He stood there and gave Rodtang a fair fight - mad respect for him, even though he didn't win! He performed and score waaaaaaay better than all the other "champions" who keep running the whole ring, in hope of not getting K.O.d"

"Incredible smart reading of the opponent - this ko had been such a smart counter - incredible..... - look at it - it is like art!"

"Own medicine tasted 👏👏👏🍻🍻"

"this isnt rodtangs health bar....that his anger bar."

Screenshot of fans' comments

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Rodtang promises to exploit the holes in Jacob Smith's lapses to get the win over him at ONE 169

Before he takes on Jacob Smith in their championship rematch on Nov. 8 at ONE 169, Rodtang spoke to Sportskeeda MMA in a recent interview, and he vows to take advantage of the Brit's holes in his game to reassert his mastery over him.

The Jitmuangnon Gym representative stated:

"I've watched his most recent fight, and I saw he left several openings that will definitely be in my favor. I've fought him before, and I'm familiar with his style. I'm not worried."