FREE FULL FIGHT: Jackie Buntan goes on an onslaught in high-octane back-and-forth battle against Martine Michieletto
Filipino-American Muay Thai star Jackie Buntan flaunted her vicious striking abilities during her catchweight (130 pounds) Muay Thai bout with four-time ISKA Kickboxing world champion Martine Michieletto at ONE Fight Night 20 this past March.
Buntan and 'The Italian Queen' traded wicked combinations throughout the three-round battle, though the former dominated most of the exchanges due to her excellent use of the lead left hand. Buntan's unstoppable offense led to the unanimous decision win.
Rewatch the entire fight, which ONE shared on YouTube:
This performance gave Buntan her second three-fight winning streak since being defeated by Swedish star Smilla Sundell for the inaugural ONE women's strawweight Muay Thai world championship in April 2022.
The 27-year-old is in the thick of her prime years as a fighter and will look to make good on her world champion potential in her next foray inside the circle.
Buntan will test her mettle against French-Algerian legend Anissa Meksen over the inaugural ONE women's strawweight kickboxing world championship at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. 'Reug Reug' on Nov. 8 inside the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Jackie Buntan says she has prepared accordingly for kickboxing's intricacies
Jackie Buntan knows she will be in for the biggest fight of her life against Anissa Meksen at ONE 169 because of the 36-year-old's lifelong kickboxing experience.
Speaking with ABS-CBN News, the Boxing Works standout said:
"I made sure to have no shortcuts when it comes to strength transitioning into technique. I want to make sure that I'm doing the technique correctly, with full power."
ONE 169 will air live from the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The full card will be free to all Prime Video subscribers in the United States and Canada.