Austrian fighter Stella Hemetsberger made headlines last year when she clinched the ONE women’s strawweight Muay Thai world championship by defeating Jackie Buntan. This victory not only marked a significant milestone for Hemetsberger but also made her the first titleholder from Austria in the promotion. Fast forward to the present, and she is back in action at the same venue, this time aiming for two-sport glory.
Her opponent once again is Jackie Buntan, who is seeking redemption and is determined to thwart Hemetsberger’s ambitions. The highly anticipated clash for Buntan’s ONE women’s strawweight kickboxing world title is set to take place at the ONE Fight Night 40 main event in Bangkok’s iconic Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, Feb. 13.
Leading up to the fight, Hemetsberger shared her motivation for pursuing success in multiple disciplines. The 27-year-old expressed her excitement to showcase her skills on a global platform and emphasized that becoming a two-sport World Champion is her primary goal for this upcoming bout.
In their previous encounter, Hemetsberger demonstrated her prowess by outmaneuvering Buntan and securing a decisive victory. Despite facing Buntan’s relentless attacks, she showcased her resilience by scoring knockdowns and executing precise counters to claim a unanimous decision win. With their history of intense competition, fans can expect another thrilling showdown between these two talented athletes at the upcoming event.
On the other side, Jackie Buntan is determined to reverse the outcome of their previous fight. Having learned valuable lessons from her defeat, the Filipino-American fighter is focused on emerging victorious in the rematch. In an interview with ONE, Buntan expressed her determination to defend her Kickboxing World Championship and emphasized her commitment to securing a win by any means necessary.
The highly anticipated ONE Fight Night 40 will be broadcast live in U.S. primetime on Feb. 13, providing North American fans with the opportunity to witness this epic showdown. With both fighters driven by their respective motivations and hungry for success, the stage is set for an electrifying battle inside the ring.
As the fighters prepare to showcase their skills and determination, the world eagerly awaits the outcome of this thrilling matchup. Stay tuned for an action-packed evening of elite martial arts competition as Hemetsberger and Buntan vie for supremacy in the world of kickboxing.
