Up-and-coming fighter Natalia Diachkova is determined to claim victory and secure the women’s strawweight Muay Thai world championship title in her upcoming bout against Smilla Sundell. The highly anticipated match will take place on May 3 as the main event of ONE Fight Night 22.
Diachkova is aware that ‘The Hurricane’ is not going to easily relinquish her position as the top contender. She is determined to achieve the most significant upset of her career so far, taking place at the renowned Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
During an interview with ONE Championship, the talented fighter from Team Mehdi Zatout shared her thoughts on her strategy against ‘The Hurricane’: “This is how the fight will go: I will follow the plan. I will remain focused and cold-blooded.”
‘Karelian Lynx’ has been delivering exceptional performances during the ONE Friday Fights. She defeated three out of her four opponents and ultimately earned a spot on the main roster of the world’s largest martial arts promotion, along with a $100,000 contract.
On the other hand, Sundell defeated Jackie Buntan in her second ONE Championship match to win the women’s strawweight Muay Thai world championship. In her first title defense in September, she defeated Allycia Hellen Rodrigues via TKO.
Lito Adiwang outlines a crucial difference in Natalia Diachkov vs. Smilla Sundell
Lito Adiwang is confident that Smilla Sundell’s extensive championship experience will be a crucial factor in her upcoming ONE world title bout against Natalia Diachkova.
In an interview with ONE, Adiwang expresses his confidence in Sundell’s upcoming world title defense, highlighting her impressive skills and emphasizing her ability to prove herself as a world champion once again.
“The experience she has of defending her belt, her skill set is at such a different level right now. She’s a champion for a reason,” he said.
When Smilla Sundell and Natalia Diachkova enter the ring, they will both bring with them impressive undefeated records of 4-0 in ONE Championship.
Will Natalia Diachkova be able to win against Smilla Sundell? Let us know your predictions in the comments section.
