Just announced: Rodtang vs. Denis Puric is added to the highly anticipated ONE 167 event. This headline Kickboxing battle between two titans, Rodtang Jitmuangnon and Denis Puric, will be one for the books as Rodtang is just coming back from an injury and Denis has been on a winning tear.
Rodtang Jitmuangnon: A Legacy of Dominance
Rodtang Jitmuangnon, the reigning ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion, has cemented his legacy as one of the best in the combat sports world. With five successful title defenses, Rodtang has triumphed over world-class challengers in the flyweight division. In his last fight at ONE Lumpinee 34, Rodtang suffered defeat for the first time at the hands of his long-time friend, Superlek Kiatmoo 9, in a catchweight Muay Thai super fight. Since then, Rodtang has not fought due to injury (hand). Combat sports fans are eager to see the Tank’s comeback! Check out all of the bloody fight highlights against Superlek below!
Denis Puric: A Challenger with Tenacity
Denis Puric, a Canadian-Bosnian fighter, has long dreamed of facing off against Rodtang Jitmuangnon, and his journey to this moment has been marked by impressive victories, including recent wins over skilled Thai boxers like Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat and Jacob Smith. Denis repeatedly called out Rodtang when we last saw him in March for ONE Fight Night 21 and he finally gets his chance to prove himself in the ring against the best. Check out the interview below to see how confident he is in beating Rodtang!
The Epic Showdown: Rodtang vs. Denis Puric at ONE 167
The upcoming bout between Rodtang vs. Denis Puric promises to be a spectacle of skill, determination, and heart. Set to take place at Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand on Saturday, June 8, 2024, this clash will be conducted under kickboxing rules in the flyweight division. You won’t want to miss it!
ONE 167 Fight Card Highlights
ONE 167 is a stacked card. Fans can also look forward to witnessing Stamp Fairtex defending her women’s atomweight MMA world title against Denice Zamboanga and Tawanchai PK.Saenchai defending the ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion title against Jo Nattawut. ONE 167 will also feature grappling star Mikey Musumeci facing BJJ artist Gabriel Sousa and the Lightweight Submission Grappling Champion, Kade Ruotolo making his MMA debut against Blake Cooper – full breakdown here. It’s gonna be a banger!
How to Watch ONE 167?
Tickets can be purchased via Thaiticketmajor.com. The event kicks off with the first match at 7:00 a.m. local time (ICT). Those watching from home (in Thailand) can catch the live broadcast on Channel 7HD starting at 10:00 a.m. Stay updated on the latest news and event highlights at @CountFilms Instagram and YouTube, ONEFC.com website, and Instagram @ONEChampionship.
