ONE flyweight Muay Thai world champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon is one of the most stellar strikers on the ONE Championship roster. Danial Williams experienced his awesome power first-hand at ONE on TNT I in April 2021.
'The Iron Man' had little problem breaking through Williams' stout defense to land heavy blows. Though the debuting Thai-Australian withstood Rodtang's unrelenting storm, the Thai hero ultimately won via unanimous decision.
Watch the entirety of their three-round battle, which ONE shared on YouTube:
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After defeating 'Mini T', Rodtang starred in the first-ever mixed-rules matchup with now-retired MMA icon Demetrious Johnson at ONE X in March 2022. Although 'Mighty Mouse' won the historic encounter via submission, Rodtang's performance elevated him to global megastar status.
The Jitmuangnon Gym star then went toe-to-toe with Jacob Smith in the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai Grand Prix quarterfinal in May of that same year, which Rodtang won via unanimous decision.
Rodtang's next bout will see him rematch Smith in defense of the 135-pound Muay Thai crown at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug on Nov. 8, inside the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Jacob Smith vows Rodtang will struggle against him in world title rematch
Jacob Smith is entering his ONE flyweight Muay Thai world championship tilt against the reigning Rodtang at ONE 169 with revenge on his mind.
In an exclusive interview with Sportskeeda MMA, the third-ranked ONE flyweight Muay Thai fighter stated:
"I think he did feel my power and I got into some positions to make sure he feels my power. But, I'll be able to do it better this time. I'm better equipped, I'm a lot better."
ONE 169 emanates live from the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The event will air live and free to all Prime Video subscribers in the United States and Canada.