Nong-O Hama Promises Firefight With Rodtang In Grand Prix Quarterfinals
Nong-O Hama and Rodtang “The Iron Man” Jitmuangnon were supposed to meet a year ago. This time, the 40-year-old Thai legend wants to make the wait worthwhile.
The #3-ranked Nong-O faces #2-ranked Rodtang in a ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix quarterfinal at The Inner Circle 38 on Friday, November 13. The main event takes place at Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium and streams exclusively for members at live.onefc.com.
The pair share a combined 542 career victories. Nong-O, an eight-time ONE World Champion, represents Evolve MMA and Superbon Training Camp.
Their original meeting at ONE 173 in November 2025 never happened. Nong-O revealed that both men had problems during fight week.
“The bout fell through because I failed my hydration test, while Rodtang suddenly fell ill with muscle cramps. It was really disappointing at the time because I was eager to fight overseas and showcase our art to an international audience,” Nong-O said.
“But it’s all good – since it didn’t happen back then, meeting in this fight feels like the perfect comeback.”
Now there is more on offer. The Grand Prix winner earns the silver belt and the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title.
The quarterfinal winner will face either Shimon Yoshinari or Ramadan “The Scorpion” Ondash in the semifinals. Those two meet on the same card.
Nong-O admires Rodtang’s aggression, toughness, and punching power. He believes that exciting style is exactly what has made “The Iron Man” so popular with international fans.
The veteran feels honored to be one of the eight fighters selected for the tournament. He believes he still offers experience, skill, and star power.
He has studied Rodtang closely but does not plan to reveal his strategy. Instead, he expects to solve the puzzle during the fight.
“I have studied him. But when it comes to the specific openings to exploit, I’d have to solve the puzzle step-by-step, adjusting as [the fight] unfolds,” Nong-O said.
“Rodtang is definitely going to come out aggressive because he’s younger and will try to press the veteran. But as a veteran, I’m certainly not backing down easily either. I’m fully prepared to bang with him.”
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