"I will do my best to knock him out" - Rodtang eyes bonus-winning KO of Jacob Smith at ONE 169

ONE flyweight Muay Thai world champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon does not want to spend too much time inside the ring when he runs it back with third-ranked Jacob Smith at ONE 169.

'The Iron Man' puts his 26 pounds of gold on offer inside the Lumpinee Stadium on Nov. 8. To successfully defend his gold in Bangkok, Thailand, the Thai star wants nothing more than a highlight-reel finish and the possible US$50,000 performance bonus to go with it.

Speaking to ONE Championship ahead of his return, Rodtang shared:

"I will do my best to knock him out. I want to knock him out because I want the bonus."

While the Bad Company and Thaifist affiliate won't be an easy man to knock out, 'The Iron Man' has plenty at his disposal to make his goal come to fruition.

The 27-year-old's Muay Mat game is one of the best there is today. He even has a brilliant fight IQ to go with his ultra-aggressive approach and knockout power — an equation that should spell danger for Smith at ONE 169.

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Jacob Smith on what it would mean to steal the gold from Rodtang at ONE 169

Jacob Smith is well aware of the task at hand as he aims to level the score and end Rodtang's legendary reign at the top of the flyweight Muay Thai mountain.

Though he knows it'll be easier said than done, it hasn't stopped him from dreaming big ahead of his world title matchup against 'The Iron Man.'

In an exclusive interview with Sportskeeda MMA, the Englishman shared:

"I wouldn't be able to put it in a few words over this interview now what it would mean to me because it would mean everything to me. It would change my life for the better."

ONE 169 will be available for free live in U.S. primetime for active Amazon Prime Video subscribers in North America.