Super-fight excites Thai ace Rodtang

Super-fight excites Thai ace Rodtang

Thai fighter Rodtang Jitmuangnon reacts during a bout.
Thai fighter Rodtang Jitmuangnon reacts during a bout.

Three-time One flyweight Muay Thai world champion Rodtang "The Iron Man" Jitmuangnon takes on Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson in a special rules super-fight at One X at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on March 26.

This match-up is special for many reasons, most particularly because of the ruleset of the fight.

The bout will be contested over four three-minute rounds that alter between Muay Thai and MMA.

The first and third rounds fall in Rodtang's specialty of Muay Thai, and the second and fourth rounds take place in MMA, where Johnson is king.

"I'm so excited because DJ is my idol and he's one of the best fighters in the world. It will be an honour to share the circle with him," Rodtang said.

With over 250 wins to his name, "The Iron Man" is one of the most experienced Muay Thai fighters on the One roster.

His accolades include winning the Omnoi Stadium world title twice and earning the Rajadamnern Stadium Fight of the Year in 2018 and 2019.

The Thai faces a dangerous challenge in "Mighty Mouse," who is a 12-time flyweight world champion and considered MMA royalty.

The American also won the 2019 One flyweight World Grand Prix championship after defeating three of the best flyweights on the globe.

"The first round is going to say a lot. DJ will be looking at the first round to see what we've both got," Rodtang said.

"I have worked on my ground game a lot, particularly my submission defence. But, of course, I still prefer striking since I am more confident with it.

"If it does go to the ground, we'll see if my training is enough to survive against one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time."

In the meantime, catch all the action at One: Lights Out on AIS Play beginning at 6pm today, while Thairath TV32 will air a same-day delay of the event at 10.40pm.

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