Rodtang Jitmuangnon scored one other dominant victory in opposition to British standout Jacob Smith on Friday evening within the ONE 169 co-main occasion.
After seemingly preventing the primary spherical on autopilot, Rodtang began to choose issues up within the second, displaying flashes of his larger-than-life persona. Sadly, that sometimes spells catastrophe for his opponents.
Like their first combat in Might 2022, Smith was greater than keen to have interaction with ‘The Iron Man’ and go toe-to-toe, however that call value him huge within the third spherical when Rodtang landed a nasty elbow close to Smith’s proper eye that instantly busted the Brit open and had him rapidly retreating. Smith finally made it out of the spherical, however by then, the injury was performed.
Issues bought a bit chippy between the 2 with Smith and the Thai seemingly headbutting each other at one level within the fourth. In a slightly hilarious second, ‘The Iron Man’ put Smith on the mat with a leg kick after which proceeded to kiss him on the highest of the pinnacle earlier than the combat resumed.
Issues type of went that manner in the course of the championship rounds with Rodtang simply on the market dominating his opponent and having enjoyable each step of the way in which. To Smith’s credit score, he went the complete quarter-hour with Rodtang, however ultimately, it was one other decisive resolution victory for the Thai famous person.
Official Consequence: Rodtang def. Jacob Smith through unanimous resolution.
Sadly, Rodtang won’t depart Lumpinee Stadium with the ONE flyweight Muay Thai world title. ‘The Iron Man’ failed to fulfill the load and hydration necessities for his or her ONE 169 co-main occasion, that means solely Smith was eligible to win the belt.
Talking with Mitch Chilson within the ring, ‘The Iron Man’ made it clear that reclaiming the ONE flyweight Muay Thai title is a high precedence, however that can come down as to if or not ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong decides to provide him that chance.
Take a look at highlights from Rodtang vs. Jacob Smith at ONE 169:
