Stella Hemetsberger Wins Historic ONE Strawweight Muay Thai Title in Bangkok

Stella Hemetsberger made history by becoming the first Austrian to win a ONE Championship world title, capturing the vacant ONE Women’s Strawweight Muay Thai World Title with a unanimous decision victory over reigning kickboxing champion Jackie Buntan at ONE Fight Night 35 in Bangkok. Despite an early setback when Buntan bloodied Hemetsberger's nose, the Austrian responded with two crucial first-round knockdowns that established a decisive lead. Buntan fought back aggressively in the middle rounds, landing significant combinations that visibly affected Hemetsberger, but the Austrian’s resilience and strategic use of jabs, kicks, and counter punches in the later rounds secured her victory. The bout was a five-round war of attrition showcasing both fighters’ warrior mentalities and technical skills, with Hemetsberger’s toughness proving insurmountable. This victory also highlights the pathway from the ONE Friday Fights series to global championship success. Additionally, the event featured a notable co-main event where Shadow Singha Mawynn earned a technical knockout win, and the MMA debut of submission grappling world champion Tye Ruotolo was highly praised.