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Bangkok on Fire: Stella Hemetsberger and Nico Carrillo Crush Their Rivals at Lumpinee Stadium
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Bangkok on Fire: Stella Hemetsberger and Nico Carrillo Crush Their Rivals at Lumpinee Stadium

The legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok came alive during ONE Fight Night 46, where Stella Hemetsberger and Nico Carrillo confirmed their dominance in Muay Thai and kickboxing. The prime-time event delivered spectacular KOs and high-level performances.

To remember:

  • ONE Fight Night 46 broadcast in prime time from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok.
  • Stella Hemetsberger retains her strawweight title by stopping Natalia Diachkova via KO in the 3rd round.
  • Nico Carrillo wins by KO in the 2nd round in his first kickboxing bout.

The Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, the historic temple of Muay Thai, shook once again under the masterful strikes of Stella Hemetsberger and Nico Carrillo at ONE Fight Night 46. Broadcast in American prime time, this event reaffirmed the excellence of ONE Championship athletes, featuring seven bouts blending Muay Thai, MMA, and kickboxing.


Stella Hemetsberger: An Untouchable Champion

The strawweight queen’s clash delivered on all its promises. Stella Hemetsberger, the reigning champion, retained her belt by delivering a devastating KO to Natalia Diachkova in the third round. At 1 minute 46 seconds, a precise uppercut sealed the Russian’s fate, despite her heroic resistance. This victory further cements the Austrian’s dominance, already adorned with multiple titles in Muay Thai and kickboxing.


Nico Carrillo: The Double Threat Confirmed

Nico Carrillo, already a Muay Thai champion, made a statement in his first official kickboxing bout. Facing Zhou Jiaqiang, the Brit showcased his footwork and lightning-fast combinations once again. A KO in the second round was enough to assert his dominance, confirming his status as a formidable double threat. A performance that promises epic future showdowns.


This edition of ONE Fight Night 46 once again proved that Bangkok remains the global capital of combat sports. With spectacular KOs and technical masterclasses, fans were treated to a feast. And with athletes like Hemetsberger and Carrillo on the rise, the future of ONE Championship looks brighter than ever.

With performances as impressive as they were spectacular, ONE Fight Night 46 made combat sports history. Stella Hemetsberger and Nico Carrillo shined, cementing their place among the best. Bangkok, once again, hosted an unforgettable show.

Editor's Opinion
By Nakmen
Damn, this ONE Fight Night 46 was next-level! Stella Hemetsberger, as classy as ever, landed another clean KO—like Batman taking down the Joker, precise and ruthless. But hey, Natalia Diachkova lasted three rounds, proving even the "small ones" can pack a punch. Nico Carrillo, meanwhile, confirmed his status as a KO machine with footwork that’s out of this world. Too bad he didn’t face a pure Muay Thai specialist—then we’d have had a Jurassic Park-level spectacle: combinations that strike fear. Bangkok remains the temple, but sometimes I feel ONE leans a bit too hard on flashy KOs. A little more technical fighting wouldn’t hurt, like a good Disney movie with a few more twists.
Article written by SkimAI
Reviewed and completed by Nakmen

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