ONE Championship flyweight Muay Thai standout Jacob Smith of the United Kingdom vows to give Thai rival ‘The Iron Man’ Rodtang Jitmuangnon a much different look in their highly anticipated rematch next month.
Smith clashed against Rodtang at ONE 157: Petchmorakot vs. Vienot in May 2022. That night, the 32-year-old Bad Company representative featured in his first-ever fight in ONE Championship.
Unfortunately, Rodtang delivered a savage beatdown of the British striking star, and permanently added Smith to his highlight reel.
Speaking to Cageside Press in a recent interview, Smith bared that he plans on giving ‘The Iron Man’ a better fight this time around.
Smith said:
“Yes, I have [a game plan]. But I’m not going to go in detail about what I’ve changed. Well I said this before, if you asked what changed a lot is me as a fighter. I’ve improved technically, and more so, I’m going to make sure that I’m just drawn into a war, which is what Rodtang wants.”
He continued:
“[I’m feeling] absolutely fantastic. Very confident.”
Needless to say, Smith envisions finally defeating Rodtang and taking his gold in the process. It’s a long way to the top, but if Smith is successful, it will be one of the biggest upsets in recent memory.
Jacob Smith set to run it back with Rodtang Jitmuangnon for ONE gold at ONE 169 on Prime Video
The United Kingdom’s Jacob Smith can’t wait to step back in the ring with former foe ‘The Iron Man’ Rodtang Jitmuangnon.
The two lock horns 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.
Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and absolutely free on Amazon Prime Video. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event.
