"There's a big possibility" - Lito Adiwang says Natalia Diachkova has the tools to knock out Smilla Sundell

Filipino strawweight MMA fighter 'Thunder Kid' Lito Adiwang has an unpopular opinion -- Russian heater Natalia Diachkova could shock the world next month with a knockout of teenage sensation Smilla Sundell.

'The Hurricane' is set to defend her ONE women's strawweight Muay Thai world title against the 'Karelian Lynx' in the main event of ONE Fight Night 22: Sundell vs. Diachkova on Prime Video.

The event broadcast live from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

Speaking to ONE Championship in a recent interview, Adiwang talked about Diachkova's skills, and says the Russian fighter has all the tools necessary to score one of the biggest upsets of the year.

'Thunder Kid' said:

"Yes, there's a big possibility [for a Natalia Diachkova knockout win]. She will use her reach, and her timing, and she has power.

"I think she will put pressure [on Sundell] in the first two rounds, then Natalia will give way in the third round."

Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event, as it happens.

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Lito Adiwang excited for Akbar Abdullaev vs Halil Amir clash at ONE Fight Night 22

Another big fight on the stacked ONE Fight Night 22 card that Lito Adiwang is excited about is a featherweight showdown between Akbar Abdullaev and Halil Amir.

The two elite fighters go to war on the ONE Fight Night 22 main card, and Adiwang expects it to be an absolute barnburner.

He told ONE Championship:

"I hope that both of them will trade blows. They're both KO artists, so they should prove that they're KO artists. Let them bang."

Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action of ONE Fight Night 22: Sundell vs. Diachkova live and absolutely free on Friday, May 3rd, U.S. primetime, with an active Amazon Prime Video subscription.

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