Ramadan Ondash Ready To Face Idol Rodtang After Shimon Yoshinari Quarterfinal
Ramadan “The Scorpion” Ondash grew up idolizing Rodtang “The Iron Man” Jitmuangnon. If he beats Shimon Yoshinari, he could face the Thai superstar in the semifinals.
The #5-ranked Lebanese striker meets #4-ranked Shimon in a ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix quarterfinal at The Inner Circle 38 on Friday, November 13. The card streams live in Asia primetime from Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium, exclusively for members at live.onefc.com.
The 20-year-old Tiger Muay Thai representative has won back-to-back fights since moving up to flyweight. He beat Suriyanlek Por Yenying and Johan “Jojo” Ghazali.
Shimon is unbeaten in ONE and recently stopped Suablack Tor Pran49 at ONE SAMURAI 3. Ondash respects the Japanese star but believes he has spotted a clear weakness.
“He’s fast, but he doesn’t have power. He has fast punches and kicks, but he doesn’t have power,” Ondash said.
“He’s a good fighter, a good opponent, but I want to stop him.”
Ondash plans to attack with his legs, punches, and elbows. He is keeping his finishing weapon a secret, but expects it to come from his hands.
The winner of Rodtang and Nong-O Hama will be waiting in the semifinals. That pairing gives Ondash the chance to face the fighter who inspired him.
His admiration will not soften his approach. Ondash also believes his punches have become much stronger since he moved up in weight.
He first earned his main-roster contract with four straight wins on ONE’s weekly series. Now he has the chance to hand Shimon his first ONE loss and reach the semifinals.
The tournament winner earns the silver belt and the undisputed ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title. Ondash says he is focusing on his opponent rather than the gold.
He is also ready to take on his idol if the bracket goes his way.
“Rodtang was my idol. Now, he’s like my future opponent. If I fight Rodtang, I’m going to win. I don’t care if he’s my idol. I’m coming to win,” Ondash said.
“You don’t know my punches now. I’ve gotten bigger.”
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