Jackie Buntan vs. Stella Hemetsberger – Muay Thai Championship Fight Preview
Jackie Buntan and Stella Hemetsberger are set to face off for the ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Championship at ONE Fight Night 35, a matchup that brings together a seasoned campaigner and a rising unbeaten contender. Their collision has created anticipation as both seek to make a lasting mark in the division.
Jackie Buntan vs. Stella Hemetsberger
Jackie Buntan, a Filipino-American athlete, began her martial arts journey at a young age under the guidance of renowned coach Bryan Popejoy and former world champion Janet “JT” Todd at Boxing Works in Southern California. She collected wins like some collect domain names.
Her early commitment to the sport led her to represent the United States at the IFMA Pan American Championship in 2018, where she earned a win. Buntan made her debut with ONE Championship in 2021 and immediately showed her caliber by defeating Thai prospect Nat Jaroonsak. Despite a setback against Smilla Sundell in a world title clash, Buntan rebounded with consecutive wins, including victories over Martine Michieletto, Diandra Martin, Amber Kitchen, and Daniela Lopez.
Her experience in both Muay Thai and kickboxing in world-class competition positions her as a formidable opponent, coming into the fight with a clear focus on finally securing the strawweight world title.
Stella Hemetsberger, from Austria, enters the bout undefeated with a professional record of three wins in ONE. She has demonstrated her power with a knockout victory over Vanessa Romanowski and has shown composure in the ring with unanimous decision wins over Anna Lia Moretti and Chellina Chirino. Hemetsberger has fought in both Muay Thai and kickboxing, using an aggressive style and technical skills to secure her unblemished record so far in ONE Championship.
The stakes of their Muay Thai encounter are high. For Buntan, the bout offers another chance to claim the belt that eluded her in her previous title challenge and to solidify her standing as one of the premier strawweight athletes in the world. For Hemetsberger, victory would not only maintain her unbeaten record but also instantly propel her to the division’s pinnacle and validate her rapid ascent through the ranks.
Both competitors bring distinctive stylistic elements. Buntan is known for her disciplined technique, sharp boxing, and tactical approach developed through years of competition against world-class opponents. Hemetsberger favors a forward-moving strategy, seeking to control exchanges and press her advantage, as shown in her knockout and decision wins.
The upcoming world title fight between Buntan and Hemetsberger at ONE Fight Night 35 represents a crossroads for both athletes.
