"This guy actually enjoys pain" - Fans can't get enough of Thai superstar Rodtang Jitmuangnon's penchant for excitement

ONE flyweight Muay Thai world champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon perfectly embodies an athlete who enjoys life to the fullest while being an unstoppable monster inside the circle.

ONE Championship shared some of Rodtang's best moments on Instagram ahead of his upcoming defense of the 135-pound Muay Thai crown against Jacob Smith at ONE 169: Atlanta on Nov. 8 inside the State Farm Arena.

Watch the full video below:

Fans shared their appreciation for 'The Iron Man' in the comments section, with comments like:

"This guy actually enjoys pain 🔥. What a warrior 💯"

"Guys like Rodtang and Superlek being so young yet so experienced with insane milestone achievements are otherworldly. These guys have hundreds of fights, and I don't think that counts amateur ones. These dudes only know how to do one thing, and that's bang 🔥❤️🔥"

"Entertaining, brave, respectful. He's perfect for this type of sport 🔥🔥"

"It's pretty obvious that Rodtang's gonna win."

"One thing about @rodtang_jitmuangnon? He is @rodtang_jitmuangnon💥"

No one can deny that Rodtang's unique approach to the fight game has worked out for him after earning 15 wins in 17 bouts under the ONE banner.

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Johan Ghazali expects easy Rodtang win at ONE 169

Blue-chip Muay Thai prospect Johan Ghazali expects Rodtang to dominate Jacob Smith at ONE 169: Atlanta, similar to how he welcomed the British Muay Thai star to the world's largest martial arts promotion in May 2022.

'Jojo' recently told the South China Morning Post:

"I'm pretty surprised [that there's a rematch]. It's a tune-up fight for Rodtang, easy. Rodtang will walk through him. I think [it builds up Rodtang versus Takeru next]. I think that's what ONE Championship is doing."

Watch ONE 169: Atlanta live inside the State Farm Arena on Nov. 8. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.