Rodtang Jitmuangnon says he only needs Jacob Smith to make one mistake at ONE 169: “That will be the end of him”

Rodtang Jitmuangnon believes he just needs one opening to end Jacob Smith's world title bid.

The Thai megastar will face familiar foe Smith on the stacked ONE 169 card on Friday in US primetime at the historic Lumpinee Stadium.

Despite losing the ONE flyweight Muay Thai world title on the scales, Rodtang remains determined to put on a show and make an example out of Smith.

Rodtang Jitmuangnon said during the card's press conference:

"I will take my time and see when Jacob makes a mistake, that will be the end of him."

Rodtang and Smith first squared off against one another in the quarterfinals of the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix at ONE 157 in May 2022.

The match saw Rodtang at his absolute best and he bludgeoned Smith with clinical precision during their showdown in Singapore.

Rodtang showcased his class in the matchup and took a dominant unanimous decision win over the British slugger.

'The Iron Man' now has a chance to maintain his status as arguably the most menacing striker on the planet when he takes on Smith for the second time at ONE Championship's final numbered event of the year.

Rodtang's second go-around against Smith and the rest of the entire ONE 169 card are available live and free to all Prime Video subscribers in the United States and Canada.

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Rodtang Jitmuangnon recalls his heartbreaking childhood ahead of ONE 169

Rodtang Jitmuangnon is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable strikers on the planet, with global fame being synonymous with his brand of violence in ONE Championship.

The Thai megastar is a certified blockbuster phenomenon, with every card he's in becoming a must-watch television for fight fans.

Yet, there was a time when Rodtang had to wake up to a grim reality that none of his peers were accustomed to.

In an interview with ONE Championship, Rodtang recalled the heartbreaking situation of growing up in abject poverty in Thailand:

"I didn't play much as a child. We had no toys or money to buy treats. I was jealous of my friends. I wanted the same things they had."