Jaradchai Maxjandee defeated Othman Rhouni by unanimous decision on Friday, July 10, at ONE Friday Fights 161 in Bangkok, Thailand [1], [2].
The victory keeps the 18-year-old Maxjandee on a trajectory toward a U.S.$100,000 main-roster contract [3], [4]. His performance at Lumpinee Stadium demonstrates his ability to recover from adversity against international competition.
The bout featured high-impact exchanges from both fighters. Maxjandee faced a critical moment in the second round when Rhouni, a 25-year-old fighter from Morocco, scored a knockdown [1], [4]. Despite the setback, Maxjandee rallied to regain control of the fight, landing a head-kick knockdown of his own to swing the momentum in his favor [2].
Maxjandee entered the fight seeking his fourth straight knockout victory [5]. While he did not secure a knockout this time, the unanimous decision win improves his career record to 77-25 [2]. The win further establishes the teenager as a rising force within the ONE Championship ecosystem.
Rhouni provided a stern test for the Thai fighter, utilizing his experience and strength to pressure Maxjandee early. However, Maxjandee's technical striking and resilience allowed him to outpoint the Moroccan fighter over the duration of the contest [2].
The event, held at the historic Lumpinee Stadium, served as a platform for Maxjandee to prove his readiness for the promotion's top tier [1], [5].
“Jaradchai Maxjandee defeated Othman Rhouni by unanimous decision”
Maxjandee's ability to recover from a knockdown and respond with a head-kick of his own indicates a level of maturity and composure rare for an 18-year-old fighter. By securing this win, he remains a primary candidate for a lucrative main-roster contract, signaling that ONE Championship views him as a high-value asset for their global expansion.
