Superlek: Lito Adiwang says Superlek can decision Rodtang with right game plan

Lito Adiwang says Superlek can decision Rodtang with right game plan

Modified Mar 20, 2023 16:29 GMT

[Photo Credit: ONE Championship] Superlek, Lito Adiwang, Rodtang

'Thunder Kid' Lito Adiwang is looking forward to the main event battle between 'The Kicking Machine' Superlek Kiatmoo9 and 'The Iron Man' Rodtang Jitmuangnon.

The war for the ONE flyweight kickboxing world title will be the headlining fight upcoming on March 24th at ONE Fight Night 8 on Prime Video. All ONE Fight Night events are broadcast live and for free in North America via Prime Video.

Fans and fighters have been hoping to see Muay Thai king Rodtang and Superlek, the kickboxing world champion, battle in the ONE circle for some time. Finally, the wishes of international fight fans are about to come true.

Martial arts expert 'Thunder Kid' Lito Adiwang recently broke down the highly anticipated matchup. In an exclusive interview with Sportskeeda MMA, the Filipino-born fighter said:

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"I think the best way to approach Rodtang here for Superlek, especially since he’s a bit taller and a bit faster, is to try to hit and run. Get the points, then I see him winning. If he’s winning this fight, it will be a decision."

Rodtang and Superlek battle at ONE Fight Night 8

'The Iron Man' is looking to make history by becoming a two-sport world champion. The Thai-born fighter currently holds the ONE flyweight Muay Thai world title and ONE Fight Night 8 and he will look to add kickboxing gold to his name.

But according to MMA athlete Lito Adiwang, it will not be an easy path to victory for 'The Iron Man.' 'The Kicking Machine' is one of the most dangerous and highly skilled fighters in combat sports today.

Adiwang is confident that the kickboxing king can earn a decision win but may not get a knockout. In the same interview with Sportskeeda MMA, 'The Thunder Kid' added:

"Checking Superlek’s previous fights with Ilias [Ennahachi], he gets a bit groggy when he gets hit. He feels those shots. If you have to exchange with ['The Iron Man'], it’s like a 70/30 ratio. 70 for ['The Iron Man'], and 30 for Superlek. That’s the chance of knocking Rodtang out.”

Superlek will look to defend his ONE flyweight kickboxing throne against the continuously dangerous Muay Thai king 'The Iron Man' live on Prime Video at ONE Fight Night 8.

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