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Rodtang Jitmuangnon ONE contract renewal

Entities: Timo Ruge · ONE Championship · Jitmuangnon Gym · Chatri Sityodtong · Rodtang Jitmuangnon

Overview

On 23 July 2026, ONE Championship announced that Thai Muay Thai champion Rodtang "The Iron Man" Jitmuangnon had signed a new contract, marking his return to the promotion. The signing was highlighted at a press conference at his home gym, with ONE officials emphasizing plans to rebuild his brand and continue the partnership with the gym to develop future talent.

A week later, on 31 July 2026, Rodtang issued a public apology to ONE Championship, withdrawing earlier accusations that the promotion had forged his signature and underpaid him. He affirmed that ONE had always compensated him above the contract figures and blamed external parties for misleading him. The dispute was resolved as he re‑signed the contract, cut ties with those influences, and pledged to pursue the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai world title once again.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Rodtang Jitmuangnon apologizes to ONE Championship, re‑signs contract

    Rodtang Jitmuangnon withdrew forgery claims, apologized to ONE Championship’s leadership, and re‑signed a contract, vowing to win the world title again.

  2. 10 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Muay Thai Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon Signs New Deal with ONE Championship

    Muay Thai champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon signed a new contract with ONE Championship on his birthday, confirming his return and plans for a career resurgence.

Sources

sportskeeda.com · thethaiger.com