Does Savvas Michael have what it takes to beat Rodtang? × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout MMA ONE Championship Feature Does Savvas Michael really have what it takes to beat Rodtang By Timothy Wheaton Modified 13 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Savvas Michael (left), Rodtang Jitmuangnon (right) [Photo Credit: ONE Championship] Savvas Michael put on a nearly flawless performance when he defeated Amir Naseri earlier this year. The Cyprus-born athlete will now put his skills to the test and try to stop ONE flyweight Muay Thai world champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon. The two striking specialists are scheduled to meet in the semi-finals of the ONE flyweight Muay Thai world grand prix on August 26 at ONE on Prime Video 1. ONE Championship recently shared on Instagram a post of 'The Babe Face Killer' flexing in his May fight against Naseri. The caption read: "Flex on 'em Does Savvas Michael have what it takes to outstrike Rodtang Jitmuangnon in the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix semifinals on August 26?" See the post below: View this post on Instagram Instagram Post Will Michael's striking skills be enough to defeat Rodtang? 'The Iron Man' has legendary toughness, plus brilliant combination punching technique. Although the 25-year-old is incredibly skilled, he is not unbeatable. The Thai-born fighter has sustained losses in his career. Michael's strengths are that he is a precise striker from a distance who can shut down his opponents when they try to strike from close range. He effectively picks his shots from range. ONE Championship@ONEChampionshipSweeping the premises ?Savvas Michael is ready for his ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix semifinal showdown with Rodtang Jitmuangnon! ? #ONEonPrimeVideo1 Aug 26 Tickets bit.ly/ONEFN1386Sweeping the premises ?Savvas Michael is ready for his ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix semifinal showdown with Rodtang Jitmuangnon! ? #ONEonPrimeVideo1 Aug 26 Tickets bit.ly/ONEFN1 https://t.co/8rjcGBt11C Savvas Michael vs Rodtang A battle of distance Muay Thai is not just a battle of kicks and punches. With expert, high-level fighters, there are many more moving parts and variables at play. Michael vs. Rodtang could very likely end up being a battle of distance. 'The Iron Man' will look to strike at close range while Michael will look to keep his distance. The key for both men will be footwork. In the ONE circle, it is challenging for fighters to corner their opponents. However, with Rodtang's effective footwork, he has developed a system to corner his opponents so he can unload his combinations. 'The Babe Face Killer' must have quicker footwork to ensure he can stay in the circle's center and not get backed against the cage. If the fight gets close, he will need to shut down the work from the Thai striker. It is certainly a tall order. The Cyprus-born fighter will also need to initiate and pick his exchanges rather than getting pulled into a firefight against 'The Iron Man.' This is easier said than done, of course. Above all, Michael will need to maintain his composure. Beyond Kickboxing@Beyond_KickWhat a WAR!Savvas Michael & Amir Naseri leave it all in the ring. @ONEChampionship #ONE157356What a WAR!Savvas Michael & Amir Naseri leave it all in the ring. @ONEChampionship #ONE157 https://t.co/qWkOrQrfBP But 23-year-old Savvas Michael sounds highly motivated coming into this fight. He is training full-time with Rodtang constantly on his mind. Speaking with ONE, he discussed how incredibly motivated he is and what flaws he is getting ready to exploit:: “When he gets angry he lets his emotions get in the way. Every fighter is vulnerable to that same problem. That’s why I always tell you that whoever makes the first mistake loses. As for Rodtang, he loses his temper more than a lot of us. I see that when Rodtang gets angry, that’s when he does a lot of mistakes. He has some mental lapses when he tries to keep his composure and feels that he has to regain his A-game.” Savvas Michael will test his skills against Rodtang when they meet at ONE on Prime Video 1: Moraes vs. Johnson II. The event broadcasts live from the Singapore Indoor Stadium and airs on US primetime via Amazon Prime Video on August 26.ONE Championship@ONEChampionship"The Iron Man" returns to the Circle on August 26 to face Savvas Michael in the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix semifinal #ONE161 Aug 26#WeAreONE #ONEChampionship9215"The Iron Man" returns to the Circle on August 26 to face Savvas Michael in the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix semifinal #ONE161 Aug 26#WeAreONE #ONEChampionship https://t.co/w9SHmUIVRK Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Avinash Tewari × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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