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Stella Hemetsberger Captures ONE Strawweight Kickboxing Title With Split Decision at Fight Night 40

The Austrian becomes the third woman to hold ONE championships in two striking disciplines.

Overview

  • On February 13 at Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium, Hemetsberger edged Jackie Buntan by split decision after five rounds.
  • The rematch used kickboxing rules that barred clinching and elbows, producing a bout defined by sustained output.
  • Already the strawweight Muay Thai titleholder, Hemetsberger now stands as Austria’s first ONE World Champion and first two-sport champion.
  • Her rapid rise included three straight wins on ONE Friday Fights in late 2024 that earned a US$100,000 contract and a place on the global roster.
  • Post-fight, she said she would defend whichever belt comes next without naming challengers, and she represents Phuket Fight Club and RS-GYM.