Since his last victory against Jacob Smith in ONE Fight Night 21 on April 5, 2024, Canadian fighter Denis Puric, ranked #2 Flyweight Muay Thai Contender, is all set to take on Rodtang Jitmuangnon in a Flyweight kickboxing event dubbed as the co-main event of the upcoming ONE 167: Tawanchai vs. Nattawut on June 7. This marks the return of the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion after a 9-month gap. Despite being absent from the circle for a long time, Rodtang is still considered a dangerous opponent.

Additionally, in his latest interview with a renowned YouTube channel, Denis Puric claims that he now knows how to stop The Iron Man and how to break him mentally inside the circle. He revealed his new-found strategy, stating that he’s prepared for the upcoming fight against Rodtang Jitmuangnon.

Denis Puric uncovers Rodtang Jitmuangnon’s battle plan before the ONE 167 event

Denice Puric, since his debut in 2022, holds an impressive resume with 3 wins and 2 losses in his profile. With the intention of securing another win, Puric does not want to lose any opportunity. We learned about this when Puric appeared in an interview conducted by the YouTube channel OG Frequencies, during which the interviewer asked The Bosnian Menace about his preparation against Rodtang.

In reply, Denis Puric exposed Rodtang by revealing his strategy plans to first break down and defeat his opponent mentally. He said, “For Rodtang, look, I know he’s a pressure fighter, right? He comes at you and just drains you. You hit him, and then you see he does all these things to break fighters down. They feel like they can’t do anything, so they kind of break.” Puric further stated that he is going to engage in these kinds of fights, as they are his favorite.

Besides fight strategy, Denis Puric’s years of experience, due to his age, are what “The Bosnian Menace” relies on. He wants to add these accomplishments back-to-back to his resume, hoping it will lead him to the biggest fight of his career. However, we have to consider whether this factor might not backfire on Puric in his upcoming event ONE 167.

Does age give Denis Puric an edge against Rodtang?

Denis Puric began his professional MMA career back in 2011, facing Balaza Veress at Respect Fighting Championship, where he emerged victorious by submission. Afterward, he traveled to Thailand to train under the camp of legendary Muay Thai fighter Buakaw, gaining valuable experience. In an interview with ONE Championship, Puric spoke about how his age and experience could be lethal factors. He said, “Although I’m much older than Rodtang, that age will give me something else, you know – experience. I have it, I’ve got years of experience so I know this fight will go my way.”

On the other hand, Rodtang Jitmuangnon made his professional Muay Thai debut in 2016 at the age of 20. Since then, he has participated in various tournaments and become one of the most dominant fighters in the sport. He is currently the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion and as successful competitor in ONE kickboxing. His only major setback occurred last year against Superlek Kiatmoo9, where he sustained an injury.

In conclusion, Denis Puric’s age factor could potentially pose a danger because MMA is a game that requires both Physical prowess and mental balance. As a younger athlete, Rodtang could be more lethal and faster, giving him an advantage. However, we cannot overlook Puric’s experience. Only time will tell whether Rodtang Jitmuangnon’s form can overcome Denis Puric’s experience. Stay Tuned.