“They’ll get knocked out” - Rodtang says one mistake will put either Superlek or Jonathan Haggerty to sleep at ONE 168 headliner
Reigning and undisputed ONE flyweight Muay Thai world champion 'The Iron Man' Rodtang Jitmuangnon is excited to watch his countryman, ONE flyweight kickboxing king Superlek Kiatmoo9 go for double gold when he faces two-sport world champion Jonathan Haggerty next month.
Superlek challenges Haggerty for the ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world title at ONE 168: Denver, which broadcasts live from the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Friday, Sept. 6.
Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and absolutely free on Amazon Prime Video. Those who want to watch live at the venue can get tickets on Ticketmaster.
In a recent Instagram video posted by ONE Championship, Rodtang shared his thoughts on the upcoming matchup.
'The Iron Man' said:
"Superlek vs. Haggerty is one of the biggest fights. If either makes a mistake, they'll get knocked out. Superlek cannot underestimate Haggerty, and Haggerty cannot underestimate Superlek. I'm rooting for my fellow Thai, so I want a Superlek win."
Rodtang has history with both men. 'The Iron Man' defeated Haggerty twice before, taking a unanimous decision victory over 'The General' in their first encounter in 2019 and then stopping the Englishman in their 2020 rematch.
Rodtang, meanwhile, lost a decision to Superlek in Sept. 2023, in what was the most-watched Muay Thai fight in history.
Rodtang Jitmuangnon to rematch Jacob Smith at ONE 169: Atlanta
Thai megastar 'The Iron Man' Rodtang Jitmuangnon will stake his ONE flyweight Muay Thai gold against the United Kingdom's Jacob Smith in a highly anticipated rematch at ONE 169: Atlanta.
The event broadcasts live from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, Nov. 8.
Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live on Amazon Prime Video, but for fans who plan on catching the event in-stadium, tickets are available on Ticketmaster.
Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event.