Rodtang ‘The Iron Man’ Jitmuangnon is one of the most successful Thai fighters ever, and his name has been etched into the annals of Muay Thai history.
Rodtang’s Background
He started training Muay Thai at seven and debuted professionally at 10. Now approaching 30, he is making a name for himself as one of the most violent and entertaining fighters in ONE Championship.
For many young men in Thailand, earning money through Muay Thai is an arduous but viable way to support their families and claw their way out of adversity. Rodtang trained out of a small camp in his home town of Pattalung before travelling to Jitmuangnon Camp in Bangkok, which his fighting surname represents.
Rodtang’s Net Worth
In an interview with South China Morning Report in June 2023, ONE Championship boss Chatri Sityodtong remarked that Rodtang would be getting paid $300,000 per fight. “It’s the highest in the world for Muay Thai by a huge margin,” he exclaimed.
With this money, Rodtang has bought land in his home country of Thailand. He also has multiple sponsorship agreements with various companies, putting his net worth in the $millions.
What is Rodtang’s Fighting Record?
Rodtang’s Muay Thai / Kickboxing record | Rodtang’s special rules record |
272-43-10 | 0-1 |
As of August 31, 2024, Rodtang’s Muay Thai / Kickboxing record is 325 wins, 43 losses, and ten draws. He also has a 0-1 record in mixed-rules fights. However, he has likely had more or fewer fights than disclosed since not all Thai fighters’ fights can be recorded.
Has Rodtang Fought in MMA?
Rodtang has not officially fought in an MMA fight. The closest thing to it is his 2022 mixed rules fight with Demetrious Johnson, which alternated between Muay Thai and MMA rules between rounds.
Speaking to Sports Illustrated in 2023, Rodtang highlighted that he’d like to transition to MMA:
“I want to try everything. I want to compete in MMA,” Rodtang said. “The biggest challenge is every aspect that is not standing and striking. The techniques, defending, and attacking, I am relearning all those. That is the most difficult part of transitioning into MMA.”
Will Rodtang Consider the UFC?
Rodtang hasn’t expressed any interest in fighting in the UFC. As a part of ONE Championship, he’d likely debut in ONE mixed martial arts.
Who Has Rodtang Lost To?
Rodtang has had 42 losses in his professional career, most recently losing to Kaonar P.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym in 2020 and Rungkit Morbeskamala in 2018. Although exhibiting an iron chin, Rodtang has lost at least once by knockout, with his record showing a KO by left elbow to Sangtien Sor.Sornsing in 2013.
Rodtang’s ONE Championship Losses
ONE Championship vs. UFC: What’s The Difference?
Rodtang was defeated in a Muay Thai superfight by Superlek Kiatmuu9 on September 9, 2023. He was also defeated in a ONE mixed-rules super fight with Demetrious Johnson at ONE X in March 2022. Check out the DJ fight below:
Rodtang’s Career Achievements
Rodtang won fight of the year for 2018 and 2019 at the Rajadamnern stadium. He won and still holds the ONE flyweight Muay Thai world championship. He also holds records in ONE for the longest winning streak (14) and most decision wins (10).
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