ONE 167 results: Rodtang vs. Denis Puric

The heated rivalry between Rodtang Jitmuangnon and Denic Puric has reached its peak as they finally threw hands inside the jam-packed Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, in the co-main event of the ONE 167 card for the catchweight kickboxing match.

This top-flight kickboxing match has thrilled the fans inside the arena and produced an entertaining clash on Saturday morning. It also determined the better

See the blow-by-blow action and official result below.

Round 1: Rodtang mixed up his attack with head and body combinations and started early using the strikes. More combinations and patience showed by 'The Iron Man.' Puric tried to counter the forward pressure of Rodtang and targeted his chin.

Speed advantage was apparent for Rodtang as he was piecing up Puric with left hooks that wobbled him multiple times in the last minute of the first round. Rodtang also teeped Puric and left 'The Bosnian Menace' bloodied after the first three minutes of the fight.

Round 2: Puric was more aggressive at the start of the second round, but most of his strikes were dodged by Rodtang. Rodtang continued to double down with the left hooks, which has now become his money shot. Rodtang also landed knee strikes against Puric whenever he covers up.

Puric landed multiple solid punches on Rodtang's face, but it appeared that it didn't bother the Thai megastar. Rodtang ended the round with several punches on Puric's body. Damage was also visible on Rodtang's face as Puric made his nose bleed.

Round 3: The two fighters decided to stand and trade at the center of the circle and they were eating punches from each other. Puric seems to have hit another gear and he is moving better late in the fight compared to Rodtang. Rodtang retaliated by going back to his left hook money shot, but Puric's durability kept the fight going.

In the dying seconds of the match, Rodtang and Puric emptied the tank and were swinging for the fences but ultimately failed to produce a late knockout victory for both warriors.

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ONE 167 - Rodtang vs. Denic Puric official result

Following the barnburner in Thailand's capital city, Rodtang Jitmuangnon emerged as the victor against Denis Puric by swaying the judges to award him the unanimous decision victory, sending the sold-out crowd inside the Impact Arena into a frenzy.

'The Iron Man' collected his 15th win under the world's largest martial arts organization. Following his incredible performance and triumphant return, the Thai combat sports superstar called out Japanese sensation Takeru Segawa for his next fight.

Rodtang Jitmuanong defeated Denis Puric via unanimous decision in their catchweight kickboxing match.