Jackie Buntan Goes For Muay Thai Gold Against Stella Hemetsberger At ONE Fight Night 35

Originally posted on MMA Sucka | By Jeremy Brand | Last updated Jun 29, 2025 4:54 PM ET

The vacant ONE Women’s Strawweight Muay Thai World Title takes center stage at ONE Fight Night 35 on September 5. Reigning ONE Women’s Strawweight Kickboxing World Champion Jackie Buntan will attempt to capture gold in a second sport when she faces Austrian contender Stella Hemetsberger. The high-stakes showdown emanates from Bangkok’s iconic Lumpinee Stadium in U.S. primetime on Prime Video.

Jackie Buntan Aiming for Muay Thai Title After Labor Day

Jackie Buntan’s journey to championship status has been marked by resilience and continuous improvement. The 27-year-old Filipino-American burst onto the ONE Championship scene in 2021 with three dominant victories before falling short against Smilla Sundell for the inaugural Muay Thai crown in April 2022. Rather than dwelling on the setback, the Boxing Works representative returned to the gym with renewed determination.

Going for DOUBLE GOLD Filipino-American star Jackie Buntan looks to become a two-sport queen when she battles Austrian sensation Stella Hemetsberger for the vacant ONE Women's Strawweight Muay Thai World Title on September 5 in the main event of ONE Fight Night 35 on… pic.twitter.com/vSFMmgor27

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The kickboxing queen’s persistence paid dividends as she assembled another impressive winning streak. Her crowning achievement came with a masterful decision victory over former pound-for-pound queen Anissa Meksen to capture the inaugural strawweight kickboxing title. Now Jackie Buntan stands on the verge of joining the exclusive ranks of two-sport ONE World Champions.

Jackie Buntan Faces Tough Test in September

Hemetsberger represents a formidable obstacle in Jackie Buntan’s quest for dual-sport glory. The 25-year-old Austrian made an immediate impact in her ONE debut last October, defeating Chellina Chirino at ONE Friday Fights 82. She followed up with another decision win before delivering a first-round knockout of Vanessa Romanowski in April, earning a six-figure contract and a global roster spot.

Explosive Fight Between Jackie Buntan and Stella Hemetsberger Expected

The stylistic matchup promises fireworks from the opening bell. Jackie Buntan’s devastating power punching and veteran savvy will clash with Hemetsberger’s relentless pressure and high-volume attack. With championship gold hanging in the balance, fans can expect both women to leave everything in the Circle. With the throne vacant, one woman will take her spot as the queen of the strawweight division.

ONE Fight Night 35 airs live on Friday, September 5 on Prime Video. The action begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. The event is free for all Amazon Prime subscribers in the U.S. and Canada.

This article first appeared on MMA Sucka and was syndicated with permission.

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