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Reigning and undisputed ONE flyweight Muay Thai world champion 'The Iron Man' Rodtang Jitmuangnon is a wanted man.
The 27-year-old Thai superstar is arguably the most recognized Muay Thai fighter in the world today, and opponents are lining up to face him. In ONE Championship alone, Rodtang has a multitude of potentially massive super fights on the horizon available to him.
'The Iron Man' has a brewing rivalry with Japanese kickboxing champion 'The Natural Born Crusher' Takeru Segawa and a looming rematch with Thai compatriot 'The Kicking Machine' Superlek Kiatmoo9.
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As big as those fights are, Rodtang is choosing to focus on the task at hand -- a world title defense against former foe Jacob Smith.
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Speaking to Sportskeeda MMA in an exclusive interview, Rodtang said he is focused on this weekend and will tackle other fights after.
'The Iron Man' said:
"I’d like to focus on one fight at a time. I’d like to focus on this fight first, then I can slowly plan the next step."
That being said, Rodtang gave Superlek his props. He added:
"However, I’d like to express my support to Superlek. He’s a two-sport world champion now, in two divisions. I’d like to send him big congratulations."
Rodtang returns to action this weekend at home in Bangkok.
Rodtang Jitmuangnon defends flyweight Muay Thai gold against Jacob Smith at ONE 169 on Prime Video
ONE flyweight Muay Thai world champion 'The Iron Man' Rodtang Jitmuangnon of Thailand is set to defend his gold against former adversary Jacob Smith of the United Kingdom in a highly anticipated rematch.
The two lock horns in the co-main event of ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug on Prime Video, which broadcasts live in U.S. primetime from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, Nov. 8.
Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all action live and free with an active Amazon Prime Video subscription.
Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event.
