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ONE Flyweight Muay Thai world champion Rodtang “The Iron Man” Jitmuangnon defended his title against Joseph “The Hurricane” Lasiri in the co-main event at ONE on Prime Video 4. Rodtang secured a unanimous decision win over ONE Strawweight champion Lasiri in a heavily one-sided beatdown.

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The champion opened strong, winning the first two rounds. Lasiri found some footing in the close third round. However, “The Iron Man” re-established his dominance in the following rounds. The Thai striking phenomenon did not take his foot off the aggression and added another incredible performance to his career.

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Fans react to Rodtang’s dominance at ONE on Prime Video 4

The Flyweight showdown between champions Rodtang The Iron Man Jitmuangnon, and Joseph The Hurricane Lasiri, on ONE on Prime Video 4 was an absolute treat to the fans. They gave their reactions to that striking fest on social media.

One fan pointed out how mean Rodtang was for the beating he doled out.

Another fan had a similar reaction to Rodtang’s fighting skills.

One fan wrote about how the Thai striker is a guaranteed entertainer every time he enters the cage.

Another fan made an observation about Lasiri’s response to Rodtang’s offense.

Several fans gave props to Rodtang for that dominant striking display.

This became the Thai legend’s fourth title defense in ONE and twelfth win across all his Muay Thai and kickboxing fights. Rodtang’s impressive run in ONE Championship includes a win over Jonathan “The General” Haggerty for the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World title back in August 2019.

His impressive resume also boasts the organization’s inaugural mixed rules super fight against MMA legend Demetrious Johnson. Despite losing to “Mighty Mouse,” Rodtang still gained respect as a serious contender and a fighting champion in the organization.

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Lasiri was on a three-fight winning streak heading into his challenge of Rodtang. The Italian-Moroccan athlete did not have a dream start to his ONE Championship run. However, he moved down to Strawweight and found success in two catchweight bouts before beating Prajanchai PK. Saenchai for the Strawweight gold.

However, he could not repeat his success against the indomitable Rodtang.

What are your thoughts on Rodtang vs. Lasiri? Let us know in the comments below

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As Senior Editor of EssentiallySports’ UFC division, Yeswanth Praveen brings firsthand experience to our combat vertical. A competitive boxer since his college days, he still trains four times a week, keeping his connection to the sport sharp. An English major with a strong command of language, Yeswanth combines technical insight with compelling storytelling, decoding complex fight sequences while capturing the heart of a fighter’s journey. Since joining EssentiallySports in 2021, he has played a pivotal role in shaping our combat coverage strategies. His work has earned recognition from UFC veterans like Bruce Buffer and former heavyweight Brendan Schaub. His UFC takes on Twitter keep him actively engaged with fight fans. Whether breaking down a high-stakes title fight or profiling a rising prospect, Yeswanth delivers authenticity and depth.

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