Demetrious Johnson vs Rodtang Jitmuangnon: ONE Introduces MMA-Muay Thai Special-Rules Bout

Demetrious Johnson will come back to the ropes against Rodtang Jitmuangnon at ONE:X on December 5 in a scrap, stored for the books. Following his sole loss at ONE, Mighty Mouse’s comeback fight will see him enter into a hybrid form of combat, which the fight-world hasn’t really seen before.

The MMA veteran will test himself against one of the toughest strikers in the world, two-rounds in MMA and the rest two in Muay Thai. This came as a surprise to the combat fans after Chatri Sityodtong announced it in a conversation with Ariel Helwani, thrilling them for some obvious reasons.

Flyweight Muay Thai titlist Rodtang Jitmuangnon is one of the most treacherous strikers in all-of-combat, boasting 267 wins to his name. Besides, his sheer ability to take punishments, turn him even deadlier when put inside the ring or cage. Still fresh from his win over Daniel Williams in April, ‘Ironman’ will lock horns against Daniel Puertas in October in a kickboxing collision.

That said, he will transit to MMA-Muay Thai within two months and take on Demetrious Johnson, one of the best in the world. Jitmuangnon is still undefeated at ONE Championship and is among the biggest stars on the roster. So, the 24-year-old can further nourish his resume by adding Johnson to the list of his in-ring victims.

35-year-old Johnson has all the features that can see him grab the win. But it will never be an undemanding task to outwork Rodtang, especially in Muyai Thai. Hence, Johnson will have to look for this best in MMA, while ‘Iron Man’ can go for the Muyai Thai rounds. But given the sports’ unpredictability and the brand new features, anything can happen. Here’s more about the card.

ONE:X will have much more than Demetrious Johnson vs Rodtang Jitmuangnon

As reported, One Championship has added two more title fights to the card. Bantamweight champion Bibiano Fernandes will relinquish a two-year-long hiatus to return against John Lineker. Meanwhile, featherweight champion Thanh Lee will put his belt at stake against Garry Tonon.

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The fight card is looking pretty intense as of now. Demetrious Johnson has also reacted to his nearing matchup, citing his “LFG” energy via social media. Hence, this unique blend of combat appears to grow more intense as we get closer to its fruition.

Who do you think takes this one? Demetrious Johnson or Rodtang Jitmuangnon?

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