“There's no reason to underestimate him” - Rodtang Jitmuangnon isn’t taking Jacob Smith lightly despite having beaten him before

Reigning and undisputed ONE flyweight Muay Thai world champion 'The Iron Man' Rodtang Jitmuangnon of Thailand isn't taking former opponent Jacob Smith lightly, despite having already beaten the United Kingdom man.

Rodtang is set to rematch Smith at ONE 169: Atlanta later this year, with his Muay Thai gold on the line.

'The Iron Man' says Smith has improved greatly since their last meeting, and he's not going to underestimate his opponent.

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He told Sportskeeda MMA in an exclusive interview:

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"He's been evolving, improving every day. There's no reason to underestimate him although I have won against him before."

Rodtang and Smith first locked horns at ONE 157 last May 2022. 'The Iron Man' delivered a savage beatdown on Smith that night, battering the Englishman from pillar to post for three whole rounds.

In the end, the Thai megastar came away with a unanimous decision victory.

Smith has scored a first-round knockout of Walter Goncalves since losing to Rodtang two years ago, showing immense improvement.

Now, the two are set to lock horns once again.

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'The Iron Man' Rodtang Jitmuangnon faces former foe Jacob Smith in highly anticipated rematch at ONE 169: Atlanta

'The Iron Man' Rodtang Jitmuangnon is set to defend his ONE flyweight Muay Thai world title against Jacob Smith at ONE 169: Atlanta.

The event broadcasts live from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, November 8.

Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live via Amazon Prime Video. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event.

Rodtang is coming off a unanimous decision win over Denis Puric last June at ONE 167: Tawanchai vs. Nattawut II on Prime Video. Prior to that, he lost a unanimous decision to Thai countryman 'The Kicking Machine' Superlek Kiatmoo9.

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