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 Could 2022, Smith was greater than keen to have interaction with ‘The Iron Man’ and go toe-to-toe, however that call value him large 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 shortly retreating. Smith finally made it out of the spherical, however by then, the harm was accomplished.
Issues bought just a little chippy between the 2 with Smith and the Thai seemingly headbutting each other at one level within the fourth. In a reasonably 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 kind of went that method in the course of the championship rounds with Rodtang simply on the market dominating his opponent and having enjoyable each step of the best way. To Smith’s credit score, he went the complete quarter-hour with Rodtang, however ultimately, it was one other decisive determination victory for the Thai celebrity.
Official Consequence: Rodtang def. Jacob Smith by way of unanimous determination.
Sadly, Rodtang is not going to depart Lumpinee Stadium with the ONE flyweight Muay Thai world title. ‘The Iron Man’ failed to satisfy the burden 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 prime precedence, however that can come down as to if or not ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong decides to present him that chance.
Try highlights from Rodtang vs. Jacob Smith at ONE 169:
