Three-time One flyweight Muay Thai world champion Rodtang “The Iron Man” Jitmuangnon takes on Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson in a particular guidelines super-fight at One X on the Singapore Indoor Stadium on March 26.
This match-up is particular for a lot of causes, most notably due to the ruleset of the struggle.
The bout can be contested over 4 three-minute rounds that alter between Muay Thai and MMA.
The primary and third rounds fall in Rodtang’s specialty of Muay Thai, and the second and fourth rounds happen in MMA, the place Johnson is king.
“I am so excited as a result of DJ is my idol and he is among the finest fighters on this planet. It is going to be an honour to share the circle with him,” Rodtang stated.
With over 250 wins to his title, “The Iron Man” is without doubt one of the most skilled Muay Thai fighters on the One roster.
His accolades embrace successful the Omnoi Stadium world title twice and incomes the Rajadamnern Stadium Combat of the Yr in 2018 and 2019.
The Thai faces a harmful problem in “Mighty Mouse,” who’s a 12-time flyweight world champion and regarded MMA royalty.
The American additionally gained the 2019 One flyweight World Grand Prix championship after defeating three of the very best flyweights on the globe.
“The primary spherical goes to say quite a bit. DJ can be wanting on the first spherical to see what we have each obtained,” Rodtang stated.
“I’ve labored on my floor recreation quite a bit, notably my submission defence. However, after all, I nonetheless want putting since I’m extra assured with it.
“If it does go to the bottom, we’ll see if my coaching is sufficient to survive towards one of many best MMA fighters of all time.”
Within the meantime, catch all of the motion at One: Lights Out on AIS Play starting at 6pm in the present day, whereas Thairath TV32 will air a same-day delay of the occasion at 10.40pm.
