“Don’t trade with him in the middle” - Lito Adiwang gives Jacob Smith advice on how to beat Rodtang at ONE 169

Filipino firecracker and ONE Championship strawweight MMA standout 'Thunder Kid' Lito Adiwang is an avid student of the fight game, and loves to watch Muay Thai and kickboxing in the world's largest martial arts organization.

Adiwang, in particular, has paid very close attention to ONE Championship's flyweight Muay Thai ranks, admitting to be a huge fan of reigning ONE flyweight Muay Thai world champion 'The Iron Man' Rodtang Jitmuangnon.

Rodtang is set to defend his gold against former foe Jacob Smith next, and Adiwang has offered his thoughts on the contest.

Speaking to Sportskeeda MMA in an exclusive interview, Adiwang explained what he thinks Smith should do to get the win against 'The Iron Man'.

'Thunder Kid' said:

"Don’t trade with him in the middle - throw a combination with a power shot, then move back, side-to-side movements. That’s what I see how to throw Rodtang off his game because he’s not used to fighters like that."

Smith first faced Rodtang at ONE 157 in May of 2022 as part of the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix.

Unfortunately for the Englishman, Smith was utterly destroyed by 'The Iron Man' in his debut fight for ONE Championship. Now, Smith has the chance to redeem himself in a rematch.

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Jacob Smith ready to rehash rivalry with Rodtang Jitmuangnon at ONE 169 on Prime Video

Flyweight striking savant Jacob Smith of the United Kingdom is set to do battle with former adversary 'The Iron Man' Rodtang Jitmuangnon for the ONE flyweight Muay Thai world title.

The two lock horns at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug on Prime Video, which broadcasts live from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, November 8.

Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and absolutely free on Amazon Prime Video. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event as it happens.