“I’ve Always Used Angles, Why Would I Change?” – Demetrious Johnson Ready to Break ‘Move Forward’ Muay Thai ‘Stereotype’ Against Rodtang Jitmuangnon at ONE X

Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson goes up against one of the most feared strikers in the world of combat sports at ONE X this Saturday, March 26. And he plans to approach his special rules contest versus Rodtang “The Iron Man” Jitmuangnon without any hesitation.

The 12-time Flyweight MMA World Champion admits that he is ready to test his striking prowess in the opening three minutes of the contest inside the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

He would stick true to his word despite the challenges he may face against the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion.

“A lot of people, when you look at Rodtang’s fight, when he fought Mini T [Danial Williams], when he fought Walter Goncalves, when he fought Jonathan Haggerty, those guys don’t have that concept of pressure. They didn’t meet Rodtang with the forward pressure,” the ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix Champion offered.

“They use a lot of angles, movements. It just so happens that my movement also [uses] angles and uses footwork, right? A lot of people get this stereotype that [in] Muay Thai, you have to move forward.”

He added: “So if you look at all my fights, I’ve always used angles and footwork in all my combat and in all my fights. So why would I change?”

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In his eyes, pressure combined with his abilities to stay patient in the pocket will give him a better chance at victory against the Thai.

Demetrious Johnson wouldn’t rush a finish at ONE X

The former ONE Flyweight World Title Challenger went on to add that it has, after all, been his go-to method since the beginning of his career.

“This training camp has been like a mixed martial arts fight. So for me, I don’t have that mindset [of ending the night early]. I’ve never had that mindset in any of my fights – even in my amateur career – that it’s going to be a quick night,” the 35-year-old offered.

“If we get them out at the third or fourth [round], so be it. But for me, I always plan for a long night.”

The pair’s special rules contest will be timed at four three-minute rounds. The odd-numbered rounds will be contested under Muay Thai rules, while the even-numbered stanzas will be MMA rounds.

Both men stand an equal chance at victory, and only time will tell who succeeds in this hybrid contest on the promotion’s 10-year anniversary event.

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