“I Want to Dominate That Beast” – Edgar Tabares Wants to Make a Statement Against Rodtang Jitmuangnon at ONE Fight Night 10

Edgar Tabares might be facing the biggest challenge of his career when he debuts in ONE Championship this weekend, but he’s motivated by the thought of taking on one of the best strikers to ever do it. The Mexican slugger goes toe-to-toe with Rodtang “The Iron Man” Jitmuangnon at ONE’s on-ground debut show in North America, ONE Fight Night 10: Johnson vs. Moraes III, this Friday, May 5, in the hopes of snatching the Thai superstar’s ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title.

Although he initially had reservations about taking on his upcoming opponent, Tabares’ mind was put at ease by a very special someone – and now he’s focused on causing a massive upset inside Denver, Colorado’s 1stBank Center.

Edgar Tabares neglected his thoughts and accepted the fight against Rodtang Jitmuangnon

Speaking to ONE, the 29-year-old said, “I didn’t realize that I had to fight Rodtang. I just read the message that said, ‘Would you like to fight in ONE?’ But when I read my opponent, I said no. I have to say my first thought was no. But my wife told me, ‘Hey, this is your opportunity. You have to take it. Maybe they won’t call you anymore’.”

“Now, I want to win. This is my goal. I know that this is something extreme, but this is my goal. And yeah, it’s a good responsibility. But I don’t know what happened at this moment. But the only thing that I know is I’m going to enjoy it a lot.”

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His opposite man may be fierce, but a win for Tabares is not impossible, given his dominant form and immense work ethic. The promotional newcomer is already a WBC Muay Thai International Champion – the first Mexican to hold such a title – and he has been training in martial arts since the age of 9.

Edgar Tabares had chosen a proverb from his native country to fuel him

Ahead of his high-stakes debut, Tabares has worked day and night to ensure his arsenal is at its strongest, and he has taken on an old Mexican saying to equip his mind with confidence and self-belief.

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Tabares said, “I would have liked to have some fights before that. But what the hell? Here in Mexico we say, ‘tomar el toro por los cuernos’. It means ‘taking the bull by the horns.’ I know Rodtang is a beast, but I want to dominate that beast.”