Rodtang Jitmuangnon says fans should appreciate his fight with Superlek Kiatmoo9 no matter who wins

'The Iron Man' Rodtang Jitmuangnon will be gunning to add another sport world title to his name. The Muay Thai flyweight king is looking to earn a kickboxing world championship against 'The Kicking Machine' Superlek Kiatmoo9.

Superlek will be looking to defend his ONE flyweight kickboxing world title against 'The Iron Man' when they finally meet on March 24 at ONE Fight Night 8 on Prime Video. ONE Fight Night events are broadcast live and for free in North America via Prime Video.

Regardless of how the match goes, Rodtang hopes fans are entertained and appreciate how much went into this fight. In an interview with ONE Championship, 'The Iron Man' said:

"I can't tell you how our match will turn out. Everyone will get the answer that day. No matter the result, win or lose, I want everyone to support Thai fighters. Do not [chastise] the loser, we are both Muay Thai fighters, representing Thailand."

"We need your support and encouragement. Don't forget that there are usually wins and losses in competitions."

Win or lose, combat sports fans should support both fighters. ONE flyweight Muay Thai world champion continued:

"Don't just be happy only when your athlete wins. You should support him on the day he loses as well. Fan support and encouragement is good energy for fighters to come back to fight again. I think these are very good things. I want everyone to understand this."

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Rodtang is seeking kickboxing gold against Superlek

'The Iron Man' is hoping that fans are thoroughly entertained in the ONE Fight Night 8 main event and will support both men regardless of the result. However, Rodtang is still a fierce competitor who wants to earn kickboxing gold in the ONE circle.

In an interview with ONE Championship, the flyweight Muay Thai king said:

“Absolutely. I am ready [to face Superlek for the belt]. Of course, I know that I have to participate in the flyweight division, and then I will have my second [ONE World Title]. My goal right now is to stay in the flyweight division and claim the kickboxing title. I want to go step-by-step. I want to claim my title in kickboxing first, and then I will go to MMA.”