‘The Best One Yet’ — Stella Hemetsberger Elated After First World Title Defense At ONE Fight Night 46

Stella Hemetsberger, holder of two ONE World Championships, defended her ONE Women’s Strawweight Muay Thai World Title against Natalia Diachkova at ONE Fight Night 46 in Bangkok on August 14. Hemetsberger won by knockout in the third round, demonstrating resilience after absorbing early aggression from the Russian challenger. The fight aired live in U.S. primetime on Prime Video, marking Hemetsberger’s first title defense since capturing the belt.

Hemetsberger described her performance as a disciplined execution of her game plan rather than reacting to Diachkova’s aggressive approach. She acknowledged her opponent’s skill but emphasized her own superior striking and preparation. The victory extended Hemetsberger’s undefeated record under the ONE banner to 6-0, while her overall professional record improved to 11-1.

The decisive moment came when Hemetsberger landed a left kick to Diachkova’s liver, followed by a second strike that visibly weakened her. A final flurry of strikes sealed the knockout, earning Hemetsberger a $50,000 performance bonus. She expressed satisfaction with her performance and downplayed the significance of the finish, attributing success to her corner’s instructions.

With the title defense secured, Hemetsberger left open the possibility of future matchups against Jackie Buntan, though she suggested exploring new opponents. She ruled out immediate plans to transition to mixed martial arts, focusing instead on defending her dual titles in Muay Thai and kickboxing. Hemetsberger emphasized enjoying the win before considering next steps.