“Excitement off the charts!” – Rodtang vs. Superlek electrifying fight has Joe Rogan, Jorge Masvidal, and others heaping praise on ONE Championship and Muay Thai

Joe Rogan believes that Muay Thai should be a bigger sport than football and would be one of the biggest sports with the right funding.

“Excitement off the charts!” – Rodtang vs. Superlek electrifying fight has Joe Rogan, Jorge Masvidal, and others heaping praise on ONE Championship and Muay Thai

Joe Rogan and Jorge Masvidal react to the Rodtang vs Superlek fight (Image Courtesy- Imago, ONE Championsip)

The Superfight between Rodtang Jitumangnon and Superlek was one of the biggest events in Muay Thai history. Both fighters were evenly matched and put on a historical performance. However, the fight ended with Superlek gaining the victory over Iron Man. The fight impressed many MMA enthusiasts including UFC commentator Joe Rogan who was blown away by the fighter’s performances.

Rogan took to Instagram where he shared his thoughts about the impressive fight. He mainly spoke about how Muay Thai is one of the most talented sports with untapped potential. Rogan said, “Out of all the combat sports out there Muay Thai has the biggest untapped potential in the Western world. The talent is there, the excitement is off the charts.” He believes that the right organization with the correct funding could make Muay Thai one of the biggest sports in the entire world.

The post made by Joe Rogan also saw a comment from former UFC star Jorge Masvidal who himself was astounded. Gamebred praised the intensity of the fight as it did not have a dull moment. However, the post also featured a comment from the official ONE championship handle. They teased a potential rematch between the two fighters.

There is no doubt that the fight was worth the praise from both Rogan and Masvidal. However, many fans are upset with the decision going in favor of the kickboxer as Rodtang has always been a fan favorite. Despite putting up a worthy fight, Rodtang was not able to do enough to beat Superlek. Fans will be looking forward to seeing both fighters rematch soon.

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Superlek defeated Rodtang in their super fight

Both Superlek and Rodtang were champions of kickboxing and Muay Thai respectively. This added an extra level of excitement to the fight. Rodtang and Superlek put on one of the best displays of their respective skills. Superlek’s vicious kicks were heard throughout the stadium. Whereas, Rodtang was able to catch his opponent with some huge shots.

Superle defeated Rodtang
Superlek defeated Rodtang (Image Courtesy- Full Sports Fighter)

Both fighters were evenly matched in the first round. However, Rodtang caught Superlek with an elbow that cut open his forehead, and bleeding throughout the fight. The second round saw Superlek putting pressure on Rodtang and knocking him down scoring a huge point. However, Rodtang came back in the third round and threw his opponent on the ground.

There is no doubt that the Rodtang vs. Superlek rivalry will continue into a rematch. Both fighters are the best in their respective skills and will look forward to meeting each other in the ring soon.

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