Nong-O Hama turns 40 simply days earlier than his most anticipated combat in years. His opponent insists that quantity means nothing.
Rodtang Jitmuangnon faces Nong-O in a ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix quarterfinal in the primary occasion of The Inside Circle 38 on Friday, November 13. The bout streams reside in Asia primetime from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
The pair had been first booked for ONE 173 final November earlier than Rodtang fell unwell after passing the official weight and hydration checks.
Rodtang, 29, constructed his repute on relentless stress and heavy mixtures. Nong-O, the previous longtime ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion, depends on endurance, imaginative and prescient, and precision.
Rodtang sees no signal of decline in his opponent.
“I consider age is only a quantity in skilled sports activities. For those who keep self-discipline, maintain coaching onerous, and don’t let your self go, age doesn’t matter,” Rodtang mentioned.
“Take a look at Nong-O. He’s the definition of final self-discipline. Each fighter ought to take him for example. He trains continuously and by no means lets himself get out of form. It doesn’t matter what 12 months it’s, his physique stays the very same. No fats, no further weight. He’s absolute perfection with regards to self-discipline.”
Rodtang Jitmuangnon embraces the Grand Prix problem
The winner advances to face Shimon Yoshinari or Ramadan Ondash, who open ONE Friday Fights 178 that very same night time. The event champion claims the silver belt and the undisputed ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title.
Rodtang held the flyweight crown for 5 years and sees the format as the proper route again.
“It’s a event format that is smart, and it comes with a particular silver belt that belongs completely to you, one which nobody can strip away. It proves that even when you aren’t the primary champion, successful this event means you’re the finest amongst everybody on this division since you needed to get by means of all of the top-ranked contenders,” Rodtang mentioned.
“It’s the final word take a look at for this comeback. We will’t decide and select opponents anymore, and we are able to’t overlook anybody. Amongst these 8 fighters, it’s a must to show you’re the best possible within the rankings. You possibly can’t take anybody frivolously.”
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