Summary of the controversy involving Rodtang Jitmuangnon, former Muay Thai world champion, after he confirmed that his fight fees are under 10 million baht per bout, contrary to previous reports.
On 16 February 2026, Rodtang Jitmuangnon, former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai world champion, went live to clear up questions from fans, including the matter of his fight fees not reaching 10 million baht per bout as previously stated by Chatri Sityodtong. He also addressed matchmaking issues, noting that Rodtang has fought less frequently recently. Last year, he was scheduled for two fights but fought only once—winning by knockout against Takeru Segawa—and the other fight was canceled due to illness before a bout with Nong-O Hama Muay Thai.
Summary of events leading up to Rodtang's live broadcast on 14 February.
- Promoters scheduled a Muay Thai world flyweight title fight between Rodtang and Nong-O for ONE 173 in November 2025, but the bout was canceled because Rodtang was ill, while Nong-O missed weight.
- Rodtang addressed the controversy, confirming he was genuinely ill and spent 500,000 baht preparing for this fight.
- Muay Thai fans eagerly awaited a new matchup between Rodtang and Nong-O.
- Since 29 January, Rodtang frequently posted quotes and messages about fighting through life’s challenges, which made fans wonder what was happening. Many hoped he would overcome his difficulties.
“I always believe that everyone’s dignity has its own value, but in work, I think sincere words and fairness without exploitation are the most valuable. If we are sincere and fair to each other, we can go far hand in hand. #FighterForFamily”
“Sometimes the path we walk changes so much that we lose our value there. It’s not strange to stop at that point for a new path and new opportunities to find our worth. Some may be good, some not, but if we don’t open our hearts to new things, we will always be suppressed. #FightForTheBestDay”
“No path is perfect if we remain silent.”
“When I’m silent, it doesn’t mean I don’t understand. When I yield, it doesn’t mean I don’t know how to fight back. If I don’t stand up or speak, I would be seen as a bad person. So, I am Rodtang Jitmuangnon, who values honesty and sincerity.”
“I like people who do as they say, dislike those who say one thing but do another. I like fairness and most of all care for what is true, not exploitation or oppression.”
“Remember to love your dignity and never let anyone make you a puppet.”
- Rodtang held a live broadcast to clarify several issues, denying the 10 million baht fight fee claimed by Boss Chatri on 7 June 2023, but said he holds no grudge. He revealed that if he fought Nong-O, his fee would be only a few million baht. He admitted that now he just wants to fight and is ready to fight often, even if the fee is less than 10 million baht, as long as he can fight frequently, there is no problem.
- After the live broadcast, Rodtang posted: “The truth never changes; only people change from the truth.”
- Currently, Rodtang has not been scheduled for any fights, while Nong-O is preparing to fight for the ONE Muay Thai Flyweight World Championship against Assadullah at ONE Lumpinee 147 on Friday, 20 Mar 2026 GMT+7 at the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium (Ram Inthra).
- Muay Thai fans are summarizing whether Rodtang wishes to say anything further.