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Hemetsberger Claims ONE Muay Thai Crown, Sets Sights on Buntan’s Kickboxing Title

The new champion is already pushing for a kickboxing rematch, framing the next step after Buntan’s reflective post-fight comments.

Overview

  • Stella Hemetsberger beat Jackie Buntan by unanimous decision at ONE Fight Night 35 in Bangkok to win the vacant women’s strawweight Muay Thai title, becoming Austria’s first ONE champion.
  • Two first-round knockdowns from short right hands proved decisive in a five-round contest that Hemetsberger says she finished after suffering a broken nose.
  • Hemetsberger is targeting Buntan’s strawweight kickboxing belt next and expressed confidence a rematch under kickboxing rules will happen.
  • The loss was Buntan’s second as a professional; she said she will not let it define her and emphasized maintaining balance and mental well-being with guidance from her coaches.
  • Buntan highlighted a growing OnlyFans sponsorship centered on training and behind-the-scenes content as part of the financial support for her career.