Despite being arguably the most popular Muay Thai fighter of this generation, Rodtang keeps his feet on the ground and exudes humility.'The Iron Man' showed this when he acknowledged Nong-O Hama as the best in ‘The Art of Eight Limbs’ ahead of their showdown at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri.These two Thai icons will vie for the vacant ONE flyweight Muay Thai crown in the star-studded event at Tokyo’s Ariake Arena this Sunday, Nov. 16.While Rodtang has already accumulated global fame, he still views Nong-O as a superior fighter and role model. The 28-year-old megastar expressed his reverence for the former ONE bantamweight Muay Thai kingpin in his pre-event interview with the promotion:“Nong-O is a great role model for every fighter. I’m not even half as good as him. He is excellent, he prepares, he is dedicated to training, and he truly puts his heart and soul into this career. He’s just incredible.”Before moving down to the 135-pound division, Nong-O dominated the bantamweight ranks with 10 consecutive victories, including seven world title defenses.Rodtang’s humble acknowledgment of one of the greatest names in the sport shows his character ahead of his bid to reclaim his lost throne. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostRodtang vows his best performance yet against Nong-ORodtang showcased what he's truly capable of in his 80-second destruction of Takeru Segawa at ONE 172 in March.But according to 'The Iron Man', he can shift to an even higher gear against the legendary Nong-O Hama.The former ONE flyweight Muay Thai world champion told ONE:“Every fight is important, and this one gives me the chance to challenge for the flyweight belt again. I’m going to do my absolute best, and this fight will be my best performance against someone I respect deeply.”Catch this vacant flyweight Muay Thai world title fight – purchase the ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri PPV here.