‘A Long, Tactical Fight’ – Jaradchai Anticipates Grueling Battle With Othman Rhouni At ONE Friday Fights 161

Jaradchai Maxjandee walks into ONE Friday Fights 161 with a perfect three wins, just as many bonuses, and the motivation needed to inch closer to a life-changing US$100,000 contract and spot on ONE Championship’s main roster.

The 18-year-old Thai headlines the Asia primetime card in a flyweight Muay Thai matchup against Moroccan striker Othman “The Ironside” Rhouni on Friday, July 10, inside Bangkok’s iconic Lumpinee Stadium. The spectacle follows The Inner Circle 21, which streams exclusively for subscribers at live.onefc.com.

Jaradchai delivered a body kick finish of Petwanghin Lookpayakraipakdee in his promotional bow. In his sophomore outing, a flying knee put Sanpet Sor Salacheep to sleep at the 43-second mark of round two. 

Then came the sharpest display of all – a right head kick that flattened Myanmar’s Thant Zin at the 1:38 mark of round one at The Inner Circle 9, his quickest finish yet. The latest of the lot carried a significance that went beyond the result itself. 

He said:

“I came in ready to trade hands with Thant Zin. My goal was a quick finish because I really wanted that bonus again. So, when I saw the opening, I just took it.

“Getting my first win against a foreign fighter in ONE felt amazing, like I’ve finally unlocked a new level. It gave my confidence a massive boost and makes me hungrier to keep this winning streak going.”

That hunger is precisely what Jaradchai carries into his upcoming battle as he chases a 77th career win and a lucrative US$100,000 main roster contract. 

Despite delivering three successive bonus-winning performances, he is certain he has not yet come close to his ceiling. The victories have come quickly, but the self-awareness has arrived just as fast. 

Jaradchai continued:

“I still have a long way to go and a lot to improve. I actually want to test myself in a longer fight to see how well I can hold up and push the pace in the later rounds.

“But what I’ve achieved so far feels like a dream. I never thought I’d get this far, this fast. I’m really proud of how well I’ve adapted to the show.”

That longer test may well arrive against the Moroccan, who brings a composed and technical style. The teenage knockout merchant senses this matchup could demand more from him than any of his previous three outings. 

So, if the opportunity for another match-winning shot arrives deeper into the fight, Jaradchai has no intention of letting it pass. 

The Thai said:

“This might turn into a long, tactical fight. Since we’re both tall fighters who like to time our entries, we’ll both need to be extremely cautious and sharp.

“But look, I’m just a young, hungry kid who’s ready to hunt for the win and chase my fourth consecutive bonus. I want to make history and show everyone it’s possible.”

Jaradchai Has Rhouni Figured Out And The Contract In Sight

A measured chess-match between two lanky, timing-oriented fighters – that is the scenario Jaradchai Maxjandee has mapped out for Friday night. The question is not whether the early rounds will be careful and calculated, but where the openings will appear and who capitalizes first.

Jaradchai has studied Othman Rhouni’s three-round battle against “The Angel Warrior” Panpayak Jitmuangnon and identified exactly where he believes the edge lies. 

He shared:

“Othman is tall and throws some really dangerous punching combinations. The fact that he went toe-to-toe with Panpayak in his debut shows he’s got real skills.

“However, for this fight, he has to switch over to Muay Thai and use the small gloves. That might give me the edge since I’m much more used to this rule set.”

The rule set advantage is one dimension. Beyond it, Jaradchai sees another quality that he believes will prove decisive the moment the opening bell sounds. It has nothing to do with size and power, though.

That conviction, combined with everything a fourth consecutive knockout could secure for himself and his family, has his focus locked completely for ONE Friday Fights 161 on July 10. 

He added:

“I think this fight will come down to speed. I’m confident I’m the faster fighter, and I’m ready to make adjustments on the fly to get the win.

“I’m completely locked in for this fight. I want to secure a stable future for myself and my family. Right now, I have only one goal in mind: bringing that ONE Championship contract home.”