WATCH:- Demetrious Johnson Chokes Out Muay Thai Legend Rodtang Jitmuangnon in an Epic Special Rules Fight at ONE X

The historic special rule bouts ended as many would’ve expected. The highly touted bout between the MMA GOAT, Demetrious Johnson, and Muay Thai World Champion, Rodtang Jitmuangnon, took place at ONE X in the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

The 35-year-old MMA fighter, ‘Mighty Mouse’ had a very tough fight on his hand as the first round was scheduled in the Muay Thai rule set. Johnson has never competed in a Muay Thai bout as a professional.

The Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion, with an impressive record of 267-42, is one of the scariest and most ruthless strikers in ONE Circle. However, Johnson knew where his strength lay and used round 2 (MMA round) to submit the 24-year-old Thai fighter.

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Demetrious Johnson had suggested before the fight that he likes the flow in his MMA game, thus, not taking down Rodtang, in the Muay Thai rule set, will be very difficult for him.

Demetrious Johnson survived Round 1 and secured the win

In round 1, Rodtang clipped Demetrious Johnson early, and “Mighty Mouse” looked for a takedown. However, realizing it is a Muay Thai round, he had to pull back on his takedown. Throughout the round, Johnson appeared uncertain and tried to not use his natural grappling instinct. Although, at the last moments of the rounds, Johnson appeared to have a minor success.

In round 2, Johnson pressured Rodtang and even had the better of the Muay Thai fighter on the feet. Mighty Mouse slipped a punch from the Thai fighter and put Rodtang on the ground and took his back. Rodtang did his best to fight the hands of Johnson. However, the 12-time MMA World Champion submitted the Thai Fighter in the MMA round.

‘Mighty Mouse’ looked very content with the result. Both the fighters embraced each other after the bout.

In the post-fight Circle interview, Johnson explained how he was prepared for the Muay Thai rounds, yet didn’t want to rush the fight as he did against Adriano Moraes.

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