{
  "id": 19447546,
  "title": "‘I Want To Fight Rodtang’ – Asadula Imangazaliev Eyes Potential World Grand Prix Final Against ‘The Iron Man’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/i-want-to-fight-rodtang-asadula-imangazaliev-eyes-potential-world",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-11T05:00:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/want-fight-rodtang-asadula-imangazaliev-050011405.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Asadula \"The Dagestan Ninja\" Imangazaliev, reigning ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion, has expressed his desire to face former flyweight division ruler Rodtang \"The Iron Man\" Jitmuangnon in the upcoming 2026-2027 ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix. The undefeated Dagestani is set to defend his title against Aslamjon \"El Pantera\" Ortikov in a quarterfinal rematch at The Inner Circle 39 on November 20. If Rodtang advances to the semifinals, Imangazaliev would have the opportunity to fight the \"Iron Man\" in the Grand Prix final, a matchup that could feature two generations of Muay Thai greatness. However, Imangazaliev is prepared to face anyone in the tournament, as the competition's star-studded bracket holds no guarantees.",
  "summary": "The unbeaten flyweight king welcomes the opportunity to face the Thai megastar.",
  "key_points": [
    "Asadula Imangazaliev wants to fight Rodtang Jitmuangnon in ONE Grand Prix final.",
    "Reigning ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion defends title against Ortikov.",
    "Potential matchup features two generations of Muay Thai greatness."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Imangazaliev’s pursuit of a high-profile rematch signals a shift toward generational clashes that could define the next era of the flyweight division during the upcoming world grand prix tournament.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}