"Rodtang pulling guard before GTA 6" - Fans loving Rodtang and Adriano Moraes' laidback sparring backstage
Combat sports superstars Rodtang Jitmuangnon and Adriano Moraes were in the same locker room when they competed last Friday at the stacked ONE 169 card inside the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. This resulted in a wholesome moment between the two, as they simultaneously warmed up together for their respective matches.
ONE Championship has posted the video of the two former world champions on Instagram with the caption:
""The Iron Man" warms up with Adriano Moraes 🤼 @rodtang_jimungnon @moraesadrianomma"
In the video, 'The Iron Man' was practicing his grappling skills with 'Mikinho', and even ended up pulling guard on the Brazilian. On the other hand, Moraes gauged his range and feinted a takedown from a two-piece combination.
This unexpected collaboration clearly has fans hyped, as users @rov.cam, @cory._.willie, @elijah.valencia, and @lal.__a sent their positive reactions through their comments:
"Rodtang pulling guard before GTA 6"
"Man imagine Rodtang with gsp's takedown defence or even Jon jones 😂"
"never thought I'd see Rodtang pull guard 🤣
"If rodtang pull guard none can blame me😎"
Rodtang Jitmuangnon and Adriano Moraes won their respective bouts at ONE 169
Following this backstage interaction, the Thai and Brazilian both secured victories in their scheduled rematches on the card. The Jitmuangnon Gym representative defeated British star and number three-ranked divisional contender Jacob Smith by unanimous decision/ Rodtang was supposed to defend the ONE flyweight Muay Thai world title against Smith, but he was stripped of the gold after missing weight prior to the bout.
Meanwhile, the American Top Team athlete submitted Filipino MMA ace Danny Kingad in the second round via guillotine choke to return to the win column and inch closer towards another shot for the coveted 26-pound golden belt.
North American viewers with an active Prime Video subscription can relive all the action at ONE 169 through the free event replay.