ONE Championship flyweight striking sensation Jacob Smith of the United Kingdom believes he is finally coming into his own in the world's largest martial arts organization.
Smith says that after three barnburners in the Circle, he has adapted to the fast-paced nature of wars in ONE.
The 32-year-old Bad Company / Thaifist representative told the promotion in a recent interview:
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"On top of that, I’ve had a lot more activity in ONE since then. I’ve been in there several times now, so I’m much more used to it, and I’m ready for this."
Smith will certainly need to be at his absolute best in his next fight, as he takes on a monster from his past that he is looking to beat.
Jacob Smith will face 'The Iron Man' Rodtang Jitmuangnon in a highly anticipated rematch for the ONE flyweight Muay Thai world title at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug on Prime Video, which broadcasts live from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, Nov. 8.
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Jacob Smith confident about winning rematch with Rodtang Jitmuangnon: "I’m going to beat him this time"
32-year-old Jacob Smith says he feels very different heading into his highly anticipated rematch with 'The Iron Man' Rodtang Jitmuangnon at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug on Prime Video.
Smith was completely obliterated the first time he met with Rodtang in ONE Championship a few years ago. This time around, the United Kingdom man is confident of victory.
He said:
"I don’t want to go too much into detail, but I’ve taken many things from that fight and implemented it into my style now and moving forward. This is why I don’t just feel like I’m going to have more success with him this time – I feel like I’m going to beat him this time."