Rodtang Jitmuangnon made a triumphant return to the ring at ONE 167, defeating Denis Puric via unanimous decision. The match, which took place at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, saw Rodtang, weighing 141.25 lbs, overcome a year-long hiatus and significant personal challenges, including missing weight and facing harsh criticism. Despite the pressure, Rodtang's performance was dominant, leaving his opponent, who weighed 134.75 lbs, standing but clearly outclassed. In the main event, Tawanchai PK Saenchai edged out Smokin' Jo Nattawut via majority decision, a result that was met with boos from the crowd. ONE Championship's CEO, Chatri Sityodtong, expressed interest in a trilogy fight between Tawanchai and Nattawut, potentially in Atlanta. He also hinted at a future bout between Rodtang and Takeru in Japan.
Locked in tight! ๐ช Watch the full ONE 167 event replay:โ ๐บ๐ธ๐จ๐ฆ on Prime ๐ https://t.co/JaAw7btIiw ๐ on https://t.co/eBUfsOmxDL (geo-restrictions may apply) https://t.co/llC9Tumlbn
Setting the bar high ๐ฏ @yodchatri Watch the full ONE 167 event replay:โ ๐บ๐ธ๐จ๐ฆ on Prime ๐ https://t.co/JaAw7btasY ๐ on https://t.co/eBUfsOlZOd (geo-restrictions may apply) https://t.co/FFtzmKJlEx
Preparing for battle ๐ Watch the full ONE 167 event replay:โ ๐บ๐ธ๐จ๐ฆ on Prime ๐ https://t.co/JaAw7btIiw ๐ on https://t.co/eBUfsOmxDL (geo-restrictions may apply) https://t.co/Ih268tjIEw
Only the beginning โ๏ธ Whatโs next for โJojo?โ ๐ Watch the full ONE 167 event replay:โ ๐บ๐ธ๐จ๐ฆ on Prime ๐ https://t.co/JaAw7btasY ๐ on https://t.co/eBUfsOlZOd (geo-restrictions may apply) https://t.co/nsPRkzzLEC
Who wants to see Rodtang vs @takerusegawa in Tokyo? #ONEChampionship https://t.co/YvChBqKV3o
Rodtang wants it. @takerusegawa wants it. @yodchatri wants it. Letโs do it, kids. #ONEChampionship #ONE167 https://t.co/G2qtlE3YXa
Chatri gives his verdict on Sitthichai's win over Masaaki Noiri at #ONE167 https://t.co/H3eOrsMXHs
Razor close battle ๐ณ Who wants to see the trilogy match between Tawanchai and Jo Nattawut? @yodchatri Watch the full ONE 167 event replay:โ ๐บ๐ธ๐จ๐ฆ on Prime ๐ https://t.co/JaAw7btIiw ๐ on https://t.co/eBUfsOmxDL (geo-restrictions may apply) https://t.co/09vppTPCf9
The best of the action from Rodtang Jitmuangnon's clash with Denis Puric at ONE 167 ๐ฅ https://t.co/9nDHckOKMH
Chatri was hugging Rodtang for a while after the ONE 167 post fight press conference. #ONEChampionship https://t.co/xnpeocjH1C
Congratulations to the bonus winners from ONE 167! ๐คฉ๐ฐ Do you agree with the picks? ๐ Watch the full #ONE167 event replay:โ ๐บ๐ธ๐จ๐ฆ on Prime ๐ https://t.co/JaAw7btasY ๐ on https://t.co/eBUfsOlZOd (geo-restrictions may apply) https://t.co/ADZx7pRxbY
Chatri gives thoughts on Rodtang weight missโฆsays โIronmanโ was left crying in his room following criticism. #ONE167 https://t.co/RrMG1PmqDl
Chatri says he thought Jo Nattawut beat Tawanchai and wants to do the trilogy in Atalanta ๐บ๐ธ #ONE167 https://t.co/Ib92FCP3Ml
Chatri tells me he wants Rodtang vs Takeru next, possibly in Japan. Full press conference coming to @sportskeedaMMA #ONEChampionship #ONE167 https://t.co/ATbsjcikQI
ONE 167 was FIREWORKS ๐ฅ Which fight was your favorite? Watch the full #ONE167 event replay:โ ๐บ๐ธ๐จ๐ฆ on Prime ๐ https://t.co/JaAw7btasY ๐ on https://t.co/eBUfsOlZOd (geo-restrictions may apply) https://t.co/xCGjUGoMmj
Chatriโs thoughts on Rodtangโs weight miss. #ONEChampionship #ONE167 https://t.co/TOWVVGEfjC
The ultra-stacked ONE 167 spectacle lived up to the hype and more. ๐ฏ Check out the biggest winners from Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand. #ONEChampionship #ONE167 #MMA https://t.co/Ec9knkC2TR
Chatri gives his thoughts on the Liam Harrison situation. #ONEChampionship #ONE167 https://t.co/Z6qAHf4B9h
Tawanchai PK Saenchai edged Smokin' Jo Nattawut via majority decision in the #ONE167 headliner Saturday morning in Bangkok ๐ฝ๏ธ @countfilms https://t.co/00SoBHPmOU
And still. Majority decision for Tawanchai. Crowd donโt like it. Lot of boos. #ONEChampionship #ONE167 https://t.co/gu6J1xHSEm
The winner of the #ONE167 main event is... Tawanchai via majority decision.
Rodtang โThe Iron Manโ Jitmuangnon outclassed Denis Puric in a chaotic slugfest. ๐ฅ #ONEChampionship #ONE167 https://t.co/UcOpWUOsHp
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โThe Iron Manโ targets Takeru ๐ฅ Tune in to Prime Video and Sky Sports NOW to catch the rest of ONE 167! #ONE167 | ๐ด LIVE NOW How to watch ๐ https://t.co/KDPGoCjL8b ๐บ๐ธ๐จ๐ฆ Prime Video ๐ https://t.co/JaAw7btasY ๐ฌ๐ง๐ฎ๐ช Sky Sports ๐น๐ญ Channel 7 ๐ฏ๐ต U-NEXT ๐ง๐ท Combate ๐ซ๐ท RMC ๐ Live TVโฆ https://t.co/CoCIyVJRCi
Battle of the iron chins ๐ก๏ธ Tune in to Prime Video and Sky Sports NOW to catch the rest of ONE 167! #ONE167 | ๐ด LIVE NOW How to watch ๐ https://t.co/KDPGoCjL8b ๐บ๐ธ๐จ๐ฆ Prime Video ๐ https://t.co/JaAw7btasY ๐ฌ๐ง๐ฎ๐ช Sky Sports ๐น๐ญ Channel 7 ๐ฏ๐ต U-NEXT ๐ง๐ท Combate ๐ซ๐ท RMC ๐ Live TVโฆ https://t.co/3T1ZLFmqjo
Main event time. Here comes Smokinโ Jo. #ONEChampionship #ONE167 https://t.co/B69RmEPIau
Great Muay Thai matchup at ONE 167 with legend Rodtang. https://t.co/wW04Z7xUnT
Great Muay Thai match at ONE 167 with legend Rodtang. https://t.co/faJftPv5eN
Rodtang Jitmuangnon returned from a long layoff to best Denis Puric via unanimous decision at #ONE167 ๐ฝ๏ธ @countfilms https://t.co/rTDgY8uinG
Rodtang gets the unanimous decision. Breaks down in tears. โBeen almost a year since I fought. I missed weight. A lot of people have been saying harsh things to me. โI was under a lot of pressure. To fight and have this victory again, I am very happy and Iโm grateful for allโฆ
Amazing Puric stayed standing there. Rodtang means business! #One167
Jonathan Haggerty is in the house ๐ Tune in to Prime Video and Sky Sports NOW to catch the rest of ONE 167! #ONE167 | ๐ด LIVE NOW How to watch ๐ https://t.co/KDPGoCjL8b ๐บ๐ธ๐จ๐ฆ Prime Video ๐ https://t.co/JaAw7btasY ๐ฌ๐ง๐ฎ๐ช Sky Sports ๐น๐ญ Channel 7 ๐ฏ๐ต U-NEXT ๐ง๐ท Combate ๐ซ๐ท RMC ๐โฆ https://t.co/25FKqlmlNJ
Up next at #ONE167: Kickboxing - Rodtang Jitmuangnon (141.25 lbs, 1.0244) vs. Denis Puric (134.75 lbs, 1.0241) https://t.co/zRBAXnt6YH
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