Discover the unforgettable battle between Demetrious Johnson and Rodtang Jitmuangnon under the ONE Championship banner. Read about Johnson’s surprising victory and how it became an iconic moment in his career. Don’t miss the upcoming ONE Friday Fights 34 on September 22, streamed live on ONE Championship’s YouTube channel.
Fight | Result |
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Demetrious Johnson vs. Rodtang Jitmuangnon | Johnson secured a submission victory in the second round |
Demetrious Johnson reflects on his bout with Rodtang Jitmuangnon, considering it one of the most significant fights of his career. Johnson’s victory showcased his skills in both Muay Thai and MMA. Since then, he has become a two-time ONE flyweight MMA world champion. Rodtang has defended his flyweight Muay Thai title multiple times and is preparing for another title defense against Superlek Kiatmoo9 at ONE Friday Fights 34 on September 22. Catch all the thrilling action live and for free on ONE Championship’s YouTube channel.
Demetrious Johnson’s Unforgettable Battle
Demetrious Johnson, one of the greatest fighters in MMA history, recently shared his thoughts on a memorable contest he had under the ONE Championship banner. The fight in question was against Rodtang Jitmuangnon, a hard-hitting Thai fighter, during the ONE X event in March last year.
After suffering a loss in a previous match, Johnson surprised everyone by standing toe-to-toe with Rodtang’s striking in the opening round. The fight then transitioned to MMA rules in the second round, where Johnson quickly secured a victory with a submission.
This fight holds a special place in Johnson’s career as it showcased his skills in both Muay Thai and mixed martial arts. It has become an iconic moment for him, especially in Thailand where he is praised for defeating Rodtang. Since then, Johnson has gone on to become a two-time ONE flyweight MMA world champion.
Meanwhile, Rodtang has successfully defended his flyweight Muay Thai title multiple times and is preparing for another title defense against Superlek Kiatmoo9 at ONE Friday Fights 34 on September 22.
Stay tuned for all the thrilling action, which will be streamed live and for free on ONE Championship ‘s YouTube channel.