Nong-O Promises All-Out War With Rodtang
Nong-O Hama wants to deliver a slugfest when he steps in against Rodtang Jitmuangnon on November 13 at The Inner Circle 38.
The two Thai strikers meet in a quarterfinal of the ONE flyweight Muay Thai Grand Prix at Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium. Their bout was originally slated for ONE 173 last November but fell apart when Nong-O missed weight on his hydration check while Rodtang pulled out with cramping issues, BJ Penn.com reports. Between them, the pair have racked up 542 pro victories.
Veteran Plans To Meet Fire With Fire
Nong-O, who previously held the bantamweight Muay Thai strap and now sits third in the flyweight rankings, expects the younger fighter to bring his usual high-pressure attack. The 40-year-old plans to meet it head-on. "I'm fully prepared to bang with him," he said, according to the report.
Despite poring over tape of Rodtang's offense, Nong-O acknowledged he will need to make reads in real time once the bell rings. The eight-time ONE champion said he wants both men to leave everything in the ring while the fight lasts, though they remain friends outside competition.
Rodtang holds the second spot in the division rankings after a lengthy reign as flyweight champion. The winner of their matchup advances to meet either Shimon Yoshinari or Ramadan Ondash in the next round.
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