Rodtang Says Nong-O's Work Ethic Erases Age Gap
Age will not be a factor when Rodtang Jitmuangnon faces Nong-O Hama in a ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix quarterfinal November 13, according to the younger fighter.
Nong-O celebrates his 40th birthday just before the Lumpinee Stadium main event streams live at The Inner Circle 38. Rodtang, 29, credits his opponent's training regimen for erasing any physical disadvantage. "Look at Nong-O. He is the definition of ultimate discipline," Rodtang told BJPenn.com. The former bantamweight champion never allows his conditioning to slip, Rodtang added, keeping the same lean physique year-round through constant work.
Tournament Format Offers Path Back To Flyweight Crown
The pairing was originally set for ONE 173 last November before Rodtang fell ill despite passing weigh-in and hydration protocols. Rodtang built his name on relentless combinations while Nong-O relies on patience and accuracy.
Victory advances the winner to face the survivor of Shimon Yoshinari versus Ramadan Ondash, scheduled as the opener on ONE Friday Fights 178 the same evening. The tournament champion earns both a silver belt and the undisputed flyweight title. Rodtang held that belt for a five-year stretch and views the eight-man bracket as the ultimate validation.
No opponent can be overlooked in this field, Rodtang said, because the format requires beating every top contender to claim the prize.
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