“The Champion Can’t Ignore Me Anymore” – Rodtang Jitmuangnon Motivated to Snatch Superlek’s World Title

Rodtang “The Iron Man” Jitmuangnon vows to bring the best version of himself when he challenges for Superlek “The Kicking Machine” Kiatmoo9’s ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Title this Friday, March 24. For years, striking fans–particularly within the Thai community–were eager to see the two young stars square off. Unfortunately, due to separate paths and commitments, they never had the opportunity to cross paths inside the ring.

But come ONE Fight Night 8 on Prime Video, the highly anticipated bout will turn into reality inside the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

Rodtang wanted to bring out his best for the champ vs champ matchup

For his part, Rodtang wants to put on a show and be the man to give the man dubbed as “The Kicking Machine” his toughest dance on the ONE stage.

Speaking of their World Champion-World Champion battle, Rodtang said, “There has always been a lot of hype about our matchup for a long time. The fans were hyped when I first joined ONE Championship or even before I fought in Thailand at Rajadamnern or Lumpinee Stadium.

“Everyone wanted to watch me lock horns with Superlek.”

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While both athletes eventually became Rajadamnern and Lumpinee Stadium World Champions, Superlek, and Rodtang soon went on to broaden their horizons by competing overseas. Superlek fought in a couple of bouts in Europe, while Rodtang ventured out of his comfort zone, most notably taking on Tenshin Nasukawa in 2018.

The fight has been a long time in the making and the two legendary fighters will finally lock horns soon.

Rodtang Jitmuangnon had waited quite a while for this battle

However, after ONE Championship acquired both men to compete in its striking-only roster, Rodtang felt that his battle against Superlek would eventually come to fruition. And with both men on a roll at the moment–Rodtang (11-0) and Superlek (5-1)–“The Iron Man” believes there is no better time for them to meet than now.

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Rodtang said, “I think the time is now. I’ve won three kickboxing matches and I am now the #1-ranked contender in kickboxing. The champion can’t ignore me anymore. He must accept my challenge, and I’m more than ready to challenge him. It is the right time for me to get this chance.”

Catch the two slug it out in the main event of ONE Fight Night 8: Superlek vs. Rodtang on Prime Video this Friday, March 24.