Tinnakorn Srisawat, known professionally as Rodtang Jitmuangnon is a Thai professional Muay Thai fighter and kickboxer.
35 Facts About Rodtang Jitmuangnon
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Rodtang Jitmuangnon is one of the highest-paid Muay Thai fighters in the world.
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Rodtang Jitmuangnon had his first Muay Thai fight at the age of 8 to make money and help his family.
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On January 2,2016, Rodtang Jitmuangnon won his first Muay Thai title when he defeated Petchprakan Kor.
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Rodtang Jitmuangnon retained the title on April 28,2018 by defeating Phetnamngam Aor Kwanmuang.
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On June 16,2018, Rodtang Jitmuangnon faced Japanese kickboxing superstar Tenshin Nasukawa under kickboxing rules at Rise 125 in Tokyo, the fight was very exciting and contested.
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The judges gave a draw after 5 rounds and an extra round had to be fought, Rodtang Jitmuangnon lost that round and the fight but some observers thought he had done enough to get the win prior to that.
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Rodtang Jitmuangnon 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.
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On November 24,2020, Yokkao founder, Philip Villa, announced on Instagram that Rodtang Jitmuangnon had signed a three-year sponsorship deal with his Muay Thai brand.
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Rodtang Jitmuangnon 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.
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Rodtang Jitmuangnon next faced Petchdam Petchyindee Academy for a third time as he was scheduled to defend the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Championship a third time at ONE Championship: No Surrender on July 31,2020.
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Rodtang Jitmuangnon defeated Petchdam and retained the title by majority decision after five rounds.
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Rivas was later replaced by Tagir Khalilov, whom Rodtang Jitmuangnon beat by split decision.
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Rodtang Jitmuangnon was expected to face Jacob Smith at ONE on TNT 1 on April 7,2021.
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Rodtang Jitmuangnon lost the bout after being choked unconscious via a rear-naked choke in the second round.
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Rodtang Jitmuangnon was expected to face Savvas Michael in the tournament semifinals at ONE on Prime Video 1 on August 27,2022.
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Two days before the bout was supposed to take place, Rodtang Jitmuangnon failed to provide a sample for a mandatory hydration test and was not permitted to weigh in.
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Rodtang Jitmuangnon made his fourth defense title against the reigning ONE Strawweight Muay Thai champion Joseph Lasiri at ONE on Prime Video 4 on November 19,2022.
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Rodtang Jitmuangnon was scheduled to face Daniel Puertas in a kickboxing match on January 14,2023, at ONE on Prime Video 6.
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However, Puertas faced Superlek Kiatmuu9 for the vacant ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Championship and Rodtang Jitmuangnon instead faced Jiduo Yibu.
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At weigh-ins, Rodtang Jitmuangnon weighed in at 136.5 pounds, 1.5 pounds over the flyweight limit.
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Rodtang Jitmuangnon was scheduled to challenge Superlek Kiatmuu9 for the ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Championship at ONE Fight Night 8 on March 25,2023.
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However, Rodtang Jitmuangnon withdraw from the bout due to injury and was replaced by Danial Williams.
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Rodtang Jitmuangnon defended his title against Edgar Tabares on May 5,2023, at ONE Fight Night 10.
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Rodtang Jitmuangnon defeated Tabares in the second round by KO via elbow.
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Rodtang Jitmuangnon lost by decision to Superlek Kiatmuu9 at ONE Friday Fights 34 on September 22,2023, but Superlek missed weight so Rodtang Jitmuangnon's title was not in contention.
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Rodtang Jitmuangnon was scheduled to face Takeru Segawa in a kickboxing superfight on January 28,2024, at ONE 165.
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However, Rodtang Jitmuangnon withdrew from the bout due to injury and was replaced by Superlek Kiatmuu9 for the ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Championship bout.
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Rodtang Jitmuangnon faced Denis Puric in a Kickboxing bout on June 8,2024, at ONE 167.
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At the weigh ins, Rodtang Jitmuangnon weighed in at 141.25 pounds, 6.25 pounds over the flyweight limit.
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At the weigh-ins, Rodtang Jitmuangnon weighed in at 135.5 pounds, 0.5 pounds over the limit.
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Rodtang Jitmuangnon won the fight via unanimous decision and the title remains vacant.
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Rodtang Jitmuangnon won the fight via knockout in round one and this win earned the $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses.
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Rodtang Jitmuangnon previously dated former ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion and Atomweight Kickboxing World Champion Stamp Fairtex.
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Rodtang Jitmuangnon was ordained a Buddhist monk a month earlier, but shortly after the wedding announced he had converted to Islam, the same religion as Aida.