Muay Thai fighter Jacie Buntan exceptionally knocked out Diandra Martin, making her way to a remarkable victory in the first round of the ONE Championship.
Buntan’s win shows her determined and competent attitude in the ring. She now stands with 5 wins and 1 loss at the competition.
The Filipino-American fighter faced an Australian that is 4 inches taller than her, having a height advantage. However, despite the differences, she undoubtedly used her boxing skills to land clean shots.
Small but deadly Buntan
Buntan also gave punch combinations in the first round, before her blow with an overhand right against the cage that finished the bout.
Jackie Buntan is a former ONE Women’s Strawweight Muay Thai World Title challenger and started learning martial arts in her preteen years under the guidance of the well-known Muay Thai coach Bryan Popejoy and ONE Women’s Atomweight Kickboxing and Interim Muay Thai World Champion Janet “JT” Todd.
Through her perseverance and commitment, Buntan qualified to compete for the United States at the 2018 IFMA Pan American Championship. She proudly bagged a win for her represented country.
When Janet Todd enters the Circle at ONE Fight Night 8 on Amazon Video, she looks ready to unleash her anger as the interim atom weight Muay Thai champion of ONE.
JT will compete against Allycia Hellen Rodrigues of Brazil to unify the atom weight Muay Thai world championship. In July of last year, the American defeated Lara Fernandez by a unanimous vote to win the interim belt.
As she prepares for her forthcoming title battle, Todd is riding a seven-fight winning streak. She has won matches via stoppage over Anne Line Hogstad, Ekaterina Vandaryeva, and Wang Chin Long.
Janet Todd expresses her enthusiasm for the American Muay Thai scene
The 37-year-old interim atom-weight Muay Thai queen is happy to watch the growth of her discipline worldwide. She stated to the ONE Championship:
“I think in the United States, we have like the United States Muay Thai Federation that’s been doing some really big things for the sport, not just for women, but for Muay Thai in general. That’s actually been helping and has been giving more women more experience in tournaments, bringing up their experience so that they can compete on the world stage. And most recently, at IFMA World Games, a lot of women from our U.S. team medaled against people that competed from all over the world.”
Allycia Hellen Rodrigues, a striking prodigy, will present Todd with a difficult challenge as she seeks to bring the undisputed world title home to the United States. The 24-year-old, who hasn’t competed since August 2020, is regarded as a top potential after defeating Stamp Fairtex by a majority decision in her promotional debut.
May has witnessed a whirlwind of thrilling moments on the global stage of ONE Championship, captivating fans with many breathtaking knockouts. From the historic ONE Fight Night 10, marking the organization’s remarkable North American debut, to the electrifying spectacle of three consecutive ONE Friday Fights at the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, the month has been a treasure trove of action, speed, and pure entertainment.
As June draws near, it’s time to revisit the awe-inspiring knockouts that have left an indelible mark, reminding us why ONE Championship continues to deliver exhilarating moments that keep fans on the edge of their seats. (an article from sportskeeda.com reported)
1. Rodtang’s Devastating Elbow Shatters Edgar Tabares
In a show-stopping display of his championship prowess, Rodtang Jitmuangnon proved his mettle as the ONE flyweight Muay Thai world champion with a flawless knockout in the co-main event of ONE Championship’s groundbreaking debut in the United States. However, it was far from a walk in the park, as the challenger, Edgar Tabares, entered the ring with an unwavering determination to match the fire of his opponent, ready to ignite a fierce battle in his own ONE Championship debut.
In a display of tactical genius, Rodtang Jitmuangnon showcased his remarkable skillset as he deftly evaded the relentless onslaught of Edgar Tabares’ swinging elbows. With unwavering focus and strategic precision, Rodtang patiently awaited his moment to strike back.
2. Stamp Fairtex Unleashes Thunder: Devastating Body Kick Folds Alyse Anderson
In a display of her trademark dominance, former two-sport ONE Championship world champion Stamp Fairtex showcased her skills at ONE Fight Night 10, leaving her rival and the audience in awe. The Thai superstar thwarted Alyse Anderson’s relentless takedown attempts by employing her expert knee defense and delivering well-timed jabs and kicks.
With her emphatic victory secured, Stamp celebrated in style, delighting fans with her signature ‘Stamp Dance’ and cementing her status as a force to be reckoned with in the world of ONE Championship.
3. Johan Ghazali’s Devastating Delight: Unleashing a Picture-Perfect Left-Right Combo
Johan Ghazali became a rising star at ONE Friday Fights 18. Going head-to-head with Tai Sor Jor Piek Uthai, the Malaysian-American prodigy engaged in a fierce battle, exchanging a relentless barrage of punches, kicks, and elbows throughout the fight.
As the third round commenced, Ghazali’s relentless pressure began to take its toll on his opponent, draining his stamina and leaving him vulnerable to Johan’s relentless onslaught.
Danielle Kelly vs Ayaka Miura: ‘I really had to dig through this one’ — Danielle Kelly highlights her toughest moments
A master in submission wrestling, on Feb 24, Danielle Kelly won the ONE Championship for the second time in a row, but she acknowledged that it took all of her might to pull it off.
One of the winners at ONE Fight Night 7 on Prime Video last weekend in Bangkok was the Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt. She won the catchweight (119 lbs) submission grappling match against Japanese judoka Ayaka “Zombie” Miura by unanimous decision.
Danielle Kelly’s victory was not straightforward because Miura presented many challenges early in the match. She was made to wriggle out of some awkward situations that she was put in. Nonetheless, she made several attempts at the rear-naked choke in a strong finish that won it for the Silver Fox BJJ affiliate.
Danielle Kelly described her feelings following the competition in a video released on Instagram. She said she felt both relieved and satisfied. She captioned it in part:
“Got the win tonight! Against a skilled opponent. I really had to dig through this one. Many people can say what they want but anytime I was in a bad spot, I escaped and attacked. This was interesting as my head just kept getting caught in weird spots? stayed calm and really tried to finish her. Oh and giving up 15lbs ??♀️ grateful for this opportunity to compete on a stadium like the Lumpinee.”
The victory for Danielle Kelly was all the more noteworthy because it marked the first women’s submission grappling bout ever held at the renowned Lumpinee Boxing Stadium.
Since joining ONE last year, the American fighter has amassed a record of two victories and one draw after the victory. To challenge for the atomweight submission grappling world championship soon, Kelly is now seeking to tally more victories.
Ayaka Miura’s distinct fighting technique is recognized by Danielle Kelly
In her most recent bout, American fighter Danielle Kelly knew she was up against a tough opponent, yet she still performed well by coming prepared.
In her catchweight (119 lbs) submission grappling matchup versus Japanese judoka Ayaka “Zombie” Miura at ONE Fight Night 7 on Prime Video on Feb 24 in Bangkok, the Silver Fox BJJ representative prevailed. She triumphed after a spirited unanimous vote.
Ultimate Fighting Championship is a professional sports contest amongst all the boxers. This is an American mixed martial arts sport. The organization is situated in Las Vegas, Nevada. UFC is the largest MMA company which consists of the highest-ranking fighters in the world. It was introduced in the year 1993. So here we have the Top 5 UFC Female Boxers in the World Right Now 2022.
As we know that UFC is a professional boxing tournament, and there are rankings that are given to the players by the media members. The procedure of ranking was introduced in the year 2013 when the media members are asked to vote according to their preference of players by weight class.
Top 5 UFC Female Boxers in the World Right Now 2022
According to the sources and the rankings given by the members, we have listed out the top 5 female boxers across the world right now. So have a look at it and know their stats.
Zhang Weili is a Strawweight champion and Chinese mixed martial artist. She was born in the year 1989, 32 years of age, and participated in the UFC women’s contest. She had also competed in the Kunlun Championship, where she won her first title against Simone Duarte in the Kunlun Female Fight MMA 11th edition Strawweight championship in May 2017, and her second title, in August 2017.
She ranks at number 5 amongst UFC Women’s pound-for-pound rankings. She is the first Chinese Champion in UFC history. Her record is 21-3-0. Meanwhile, she is prepping for her next match, UFC 275 Joanna Jedrzejczyk.
4. Julianna Pena
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Juliana Nicole Pena is a 32-year-old American professional MMA fighter. She competes in the UFC under the bantamweight division. She is the first woman to win The Ultimate Fighter in 2013. She is the current rank holder of the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion. She is placed at the 4th position of the UFC Women’s pound-for-pound rankings.
Juliana is not just a boxer but she also works as an actress, where she was featured in her own MMA documentary Fight Life which was released in th year 2013 and it also won an award.
3. Rose Namajunas
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Rose Namajunas who was born in the year 1992, is a 29-year-old American martial artist is the 3rd ranked UFC woman. She had competed in the UFC leagues, under the Strawweight category, adding to this she has won the title of UFC strawweight champion of the world twice. Here the record is 11-4, with a winning streak of 3. Her next match is going to be UFC 274 Carla Esparza.
Rose is known especially for her speed and reflexes. She takes the advantage of kinetic energy which makes the opponent stumped by her quick jabs and kick boxes.
2. Amanda Nunes
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Amanda Nunes is a mixed martial artist from the country of Brazil. She participates in the UFC league, and currently holds the second rank in the UFC Women pound-for-pound rankings. She is the current holder of the featherweight championship. She is the first woman to be a UFC champion in two different divisions. She is a former winner of the bantamweight championship.
She is a well-known fighter as she was the first and only fighter who defends two UFC titles. The record of her matches is 21–5.
1. Valentina Shevchenko
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At the first rank, we have the current holder of the title of UFC Women’s Champion. She is a 34 year, Kyrgyzstani-Peruvian professional MMA fighter. She competed in the Flyweight division. She is known for her absolute counterpunch and counterattacks. She has complete knowledge of the distance of her opponents in the attacks which she analyses quickly.
She also has a special trick to block the opponent’s punches, which is a spinning wheel kick or the spinning back fist, her record is 22-3. With a winning streak of 8, her next match is going to be against UFC 275 Taila Santos.
Enter the tension arena of the UFC Strawweight Division, a competitive arena where participants weigh between 106 and 115 pounds (48 and 52 kg). Athletes who compete in this fierce competition exhibit the ideal balance of force and precision as they unleash their martial arts prowess with unwavering determination.
With an unquenchable drive to win, these extraordinary fighters display their skill in an exciting symphony of technique, agility, and raw strength, mesmerizing spectators with each measured stroke. The octagon becomes a canvas, and these fighters are the paintbrushes, creating a masterpiece of unflinching fortitude and unsurpassed skill.
Strawweight Champion in the UFC as of 2023
Zhang Weili’s fierceness and dexterity culminated in a victory over Carla Esparza on November 12, 2022, at UFC 281 in Madison Square Garden, earning her the coveted UFC women’s strawweight championship. A night of unwavering resolve forever recorded in MMA history. Champion at strawweight in the UFC as of 2023
Top 2023 UFC Strawweight
Rank
Fighter
Record
Win Streak
Result
Last fight
Next fight
C
Zhang Weili
24–3
3
(1 def)
Win
UFC 292 Amanda Lemos
TBD
1
Carla Esparza
19–7
0
Loss
UFC 281 Zhang Weili
TBD
2
Rose Namajunas
11–6
0
Loss
UFC Fight Night 226 Manon Fiorot
TBD
3
Yan Xiaonan
17–3
(1 NC)
2
Win
UFC 288 Jéssica Andrade
TBD
4
Tatiana Suarez
10–0
10
Win
UFC on ESPN 50 Jéssica Andrade
TBD
5
Amanda Lemos
13–3–1
0
Loss
UFC 292 Zhang Weili
TBD
6
Jéssica Andrade
24–12
0
Loss
UFC on ESPN 50 Tatiana Suarez
UFC 295 Mackenzie Dern
7
Virna Jandiroba
19–3
2
Win
UFC 288 Marina Rodriguez
TBD
8
Mackenzie Dern
13–3
1
Win
UFC Fight Night 223 Angela Hill
UFC 295 Jéssica Andrade
9
Marina Rodriguez
16–3–2
0
Loss
UFC 288 Virna Jandiroba
UFC Fight Night 228 Michelle Waterson-Gomez
10
Tecia Torres
13–6
0
Loss
UFC 273 Mackenzie Dern
TBD
11
Amanda Ribas
12–4
0
Loss
UFC on ABC 5 Maycee Barber
UFC Fight Night 232 Luana Pinheiro
12
Luana Pinheiro
11–1
9
Win
UFC 287 Michelle Waterson-Gomez
UFC Fight Night 232 Amanda Ribas
13
Michelle Waterson-Gomez
18–11
0
Loss
UFC 287 Luana Pinheiro
UFC Fight Night 228 Marina Rodriguez
14
Tabatha Ricci
9–1
4
Win
UFC on ABC 5 Gillian Robertson
TBD
15
Angela Hill
15–13
0
Loss
UFC Fight Night 223 Mackenzie Dern
UFC Fight Night 231 Denise Gomes
Strawweight in UFC history
Carla Esparza began her reign in the UFC Strawweight drama by winning the first championship from Rose Namajunas in 2014. The reign was then held by Joanna Jedrzejczyk for an incredible 966 days until Namajunas recaptured it at UFC 217. Prior to Zhang Weili winning at UFC 237 and successfully defending her championship against Jedrzejczyk at UFC 248 in a thrilling split decision, Jessica Andrade enjoyed a brief period of dominance in the division.
