‘Give Me My Belt’ – Natalia Diachkova Fired Up Ahead Of Stella Hemetsberger World Title Clash At ONE Fight Night 46

Natalia Diachkova, a Russian Muay Thai striker with a 32-5 record, faces Stella Hemetsberger for the ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Championship in the main event of ONE Fight Night 46 on August 14 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok. The bout airs live on Prime Video in U.S. primetime. Diachkova, who earned a six-figure main roster contract after four consecutive ONE Friday Fights victories, seeks redemption after a prior title loss, framing this as her rightful opportunity to claim the belt.

Diachkova has dismissed Hemetsberger’s claim to the title, arguing the Austrian champion’s recent wins, including over Jackie Buntan, reflected her opponent’s shortcomings rather than her own dominance. She consulted Russian and Thai trainers, who supported her assessment that Hemetsberger’s victories were not definitive. Diachkova arrives prepared for any outcome, emphasizing her readiness to finish the fight in any round while maintaining a disciplined approach to conserve energy for decisive moments.

Hemetsberger, undefeated in ONE with a 5-0 record, holds both the ONE Women’s Strawweight Muay Thai and Kickboxing World Championships. Diachkova, however, has framed the contest as a personal reckoning, stating she does not view Hemetsberger as the true champion and demanding the return of what she considers her belt. Her pre-fight rhetoric underscores a belief in her own superiority and the legitimacy of her claim.

Beyond the championship, Diachkova carries the aspirations of young martial artists in her native Karelia, who see her as a symbol of perseverance. She views the fight as a platform to inspire others, emphasizing that her journey proves dreams are attainable. Her focus remains on executing her game plan while embodying the determination she hopes to instill in the next generation of fighters.