Jackie Buntan says she “just added different little nuances” to her usual striking style ahead of ONE 169 duel against Anissa Meksen
Filipina-American striking star and former ONE world title challenger Jackie Buntan says it's all about making little changes to her game, making sure she is ready for the world title showdown with 'C18' Anissa Meksen next month.
Primarily a Muay Thai fighter, Buntan decided to transition to kickboxing for an opportunity to fight a legend and take home a piece of ONE Championship gold.
Speaking to Sportskeeda MMA in an exclusive interview, Buntan shared her thoughts on her switch to kickboxing.
The 27-year-old California resident said:
"In terms of adding new tools, it’s everything I know but done slightly differently, right? So, it’s just different little nuances on top of my original style."
Needless to say, fans are excited to see Buntan putting her kickboxing skills on display when she heads to Thailand in a couple of weeks' time.
Buntan is set to face Algerian-French kickboxing icon Meksen in a war for the inaugural ONE women's strawweight kickboxing world championship.
The two lock horns at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug on Prime Video, which will broadcast live from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, Nov. 8.
Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and free on Amazon Prime Video. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event.
Jackie Buntan says her power will carry her to victory against Anissa Meksen: "I think the strength is still going to be there"
The move from Muay Thai to kickboxing is daunting, and fans are concerned Jackie Buntan may not carry the same power she was known for in 'the art of eight limbs'.
However, the Filipina-American star says fans need not worry because she believes the dynamite in her hands will remain constant against Anissa Meksen at ONE 169 on Prime Video.
Speaking to ABS-CBN, the 27-year-old said:
"I think, just like all my matches, that's definitely going to be one of my strong suits. It doesn't matter that the gloves are bigger. I think the strength is still going to be there."