Rodtang Jitmuangnon
Rodtang Jitmuangnon (Thai: รถถัง จิตรเมืองนนท์; born July 23, 1997) is a Thai Muay Thai fighter. He currently competes in ONE Championship and is the reigning ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion.
| Rodtang Jitmuangnon | |
|---|---|
| Born | Tinnakorn Srisawat July 23, 1997 Pa Phayom, Phatthalung, Thailand |
| Other names | The Iron Man The Tank |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Height | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | 61 kg (134 lb; 9.6 st) |
| Division | Flyweight (135 lbs) (ONE) |
| Style | Muay Thai |
| Fighting out of | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Team | Jitmuangnon/Yokkao |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 317 |
| Wins | 265 |
| Losses | 42 |
| Draws | 10 |
Jitmuangnon is also a former Omnoi Stadium 130lb Champion and MAX Muay Thai 125lb Champion.
Biography
Rodtang had his first Muay Thai fight at the age of 8 to make money and help his family. At 14, he moved to Bangkok to join the Jitmuangnon gym.[1]
On January 2, 2016, Rodtang won his first Muay Thai title when he defeated Petchprakan Kor. Klanbut by decision to claim the MAX Muay Thai 125lb Championship. On February 6, 2016, he successfully defended his MAX 125lb title belt against Petchprakan, winning by decision once again.
On July 29, 2017, he defeated Chai Sor.Jor.Toypadriew to win the vacant Omnoi Stadium 130lb title. Rodtang retained the title on April 28, 2018 by defeating Phetnamngam Aor.Kwanmuang.
On June 16, 2018, Rodtang faced Japanese kickboxing superstar Tenshin Nasukawa under kickboxing rules at Rise 125 in Tokyo, the fight was very exciting and contested. The judges gave a draw after 5 rounds and an extra round had to be fought, Rodtang lost that round and the fight but some observers thought he had done enough to get the win prior to that.[2]
On August 2018, Rodtang faced Chorfah Tor Sangtiennoi. This fight would later be elected Rajadamnern Stadium Best Fight of the Year.[3]
Throughout 2017 and 2018, Rodtang went on a 10-fight winning streak in the stadiums which culminated in a fight against Rungkit Morbeskamala for the vacant Rajadamnern 130lbs title. Rodtang lost by decision.[4]
On August 16, 2019, Rodtang faced Saeksan Or. Kwanmuang in the Songkhla Province, the fight was deemed underwhelming considering the fight style of the two participants. The rematch a month later was the back and forth war fans expected and received the award for Fight of the year at Rajadamnern Stadium.
On January 31, 2020, Rodtang faced Yodlekpet Or. Pitisak in the biggest Muay Thai card of the year in Phuket. Despite a size differential and a side bet of 1 million baht from the Teeded99 camp in play, Rodtang dominated his opponent and won a clear decision against arguably one of his best opponent yet.
Rodtang suffered his first loss since October 25, 2018 against Kaonar P.K.SaenchaiMuaythaiGym at Rajadamnern Stadium on February 27, 2020.
He was able to avenge his loss to Kaonar in a rematch at the R1 UFA event held in World Siam Stadium on October 5, 2020, winning the five-round decision.
On November 24 2020, Yokkao founder, Philip Villa announced on Instagram that Rodtang has signed a three-year sponsorship deal with the Muay Thai brand.[5][6] His camp mate, Nuenglanlek Jitmuangnon also signed a three-year sponsorship deal with the brand.[7]
ONE Championship
After signing with ONE Championship, Rodtang made his ONE Super Series debut against Sergio Wielzen on September 22, 2018 at ONE Championship: Conquest of Heroes in Jakarta. He defeated Wielzen by unanimous decision.[8]
ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion
On August 2, 2019 at ONE Championship: Dawn of Heroes in Manila, Rodtang faced Jonathan Haggerty for the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Championship after Haggerty previously called him out at ONE Championship: For Honor.[9] After a slow start to the fight, Rodtang knocked Haggerty down in the fourth round and went on to win the fight by unanimous decision, also being crowned the new ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion.[10] In his first title defense, Rodtang defeated Walter Goncalves by split decision at ONE Championship: Century on October 13, 2019.[11]
Rodtang then made his second title defense of the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Championship in a rematch against Jonathan Haggerty at ONE Championship: A New Tomorrow on January 10, 2020.[12] In a fight where he floored Haggerty a total of 4 times, including a liver shot in the first round, Rodtang went on to retain his ONE Flyweight Muay Thai Title with a third-round TKO victory after delivering 3 knockdowns in that same round.[13]
Rodtang next faced Petchdam Petchyindee Academy for a third time as he is scheduled to defend the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Championship a third time at ONE Championship: No Surrender on July 31, 2020.[14] He defeated Petchdam and retained the title by majority decision after five rounds.[15]
On October 5, 2020, Rodtang faced Kaonar P.K.SaenchaiMuaythaiGym in a rematch which was arranged to raise money for charity. Rodtang won the fight via unanimous decision.[16]
Titles and accomplishments
- Rajadamnern Stadium
- 2019 Rajadamnern Stadium Fight of the Year (vs Saeksan Or. Kwanmuang)
- 2018 Rajadamnern Stadium Fight of the Year (vs Chorfah Tor.Sangtiennoi)
- ONE Championship
- 2019 ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion 135lbs[17] (Current, three defenses)
- Omnoi Stadium
- 2017 Omnoi Stadium 130lbs Champion[18]
- MAX Muay Thai
- 2016 MAX Muay Thai 125lbs Champion
Fight record
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265 Wins, 42 Losses, 10 Draws
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References
- "How Rodtang Jitmuangnon Became A Muay Thai Superstar - ONE Championship - The Home Of Martial Arts". www.onefc.com. 14 September 2018.
- Newell, Sean; Slack, Jack (18 June 2018). "Tenshin Nasukawa Keeps his Undefeated Record by the Skin of his Teeth".
- "Rodtang brings it yet again". 31 August 2018.
- "Top Muay Thai Fighters To Watch Now (2019)". 5 January 2019.
- "Rodtang Jitmuangnon Signs Sponsorship Deal With YOKKAO". Fight Record. 2020-11-24. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
- "BREAKING: Rodtang Joins The YOKKAO Fight Team!". YOKKAO. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
- "YOKKAO Fight Team Welcomes New Addition: Nuenglanlek Jitmuangnon". YOKKAO. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
- "Rodtang Mesmerizes In ONE Debut". The Fight Nation. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
- "Jonathan Haggerty Believes Rodtang Is His 'Perfect Opponent'". www.onefc.com. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
- "Rodtang Wins Incredible Battle To Take ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title". www.onefc.com. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
- "Rodtang Jitmuangnon Retains Belt In Another Five-Round War". www.onefc.com. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
- "Rodtang And Haggerty Face Off At ONE: A NEW TOMORROW Press Conference". www.onefc.com. Retrieved 2020-01-08.
- "Rodtang Stops Haggerty With TKO Finish In Bangkok". www.onefc.com. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- "Rodtang and Petchmorrakot face top tier Thai opponents in title bouts at ONE: 'No Surrender'". Asian MMA. 2020-06-28. Retrieved 2020-07-08.
- "Rodtang Wins Trilogy Against Petchdam, Retains World Title". ONE Championship - The Home Of Martial Arts. 2020-08-01. Retrieved 2020-09-16.
- Rob Cox (October 6, 2020). "Rodtang beats Gaonar by decision in eagerly anticipated rematch". asianmma.com.
- https://www.onefc.com/news/rodtang-wins-incredible-battle-to-take-one-flyweight-muay-thai-world-title/
- "สายโหดจากป่าพะยอม... "รถถัง จิตรเมืองนนท์". www.siamsport.co.th. 2 August 2017.
- "Rodtang Jitmuangnon is still ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion, decisions Walter Goncalves at 'ONE: Century 世紀' in Japan". conandaily.com. 2019-10-13.