Smilla Sundell defends women’s strawweight Muay Thai throne against knockout merchant Natalia Diachkova at ONE Fight Night 22

The upcoming world title defense of Smilla Sundell will see the young queen once again defend her throne against the marauding Natalia Diachkova.

At the historic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium on May 3, US primetime, the current ONE women’s strawweight Muay Thai world champion will defend her title against Diachkova at ONE Fight Night 22.

The world title fight was announced by ONE Championship via its Instagram account.

“The ladies are STORMING IN on May 3 ⚡️ Don’t miss any of the action as ONE Women’s Strawweight Muay Thai World Champion Smilla Sundell defends her crown against red-hot KO artist Natalia Diachkova at ONE Fight Night 22 on Prime Video 🏆 @smilla_fairtex @diachkovalynx”

Sundell is currently defending her world title for the second time, having previously defeated ONE women’s atomweight Muay Thai world champion, Allycia Hellen Rodrigues, in her first title defense at ONE Fight Night 14.

In Singapore, the 19-year-old Swedish sensation secured a hard-fought third-round knockout victory against Rodrigues in an intense barnburner.

Meanwhile, Diachkova will be making her main roster debut after causing chaos in the ONE Friday Fights series.

The Russian fighter has an impressive record of 30 wins and 4 losses in her career, and has maintained a perfect 4-0 record since joining ONE Championship. Out of her four victories in the promotion, Diachkova achieved three knockouts against Dokmaipa Fairtex, Lena Nocker, and Chellina Chirino.

ONE Fight Night 22 can be accessed live and at no cost by all Prime Video subscribers in the United States and Canada.

Breaking Barriers: Smilla Sundell’s Impact on Women in Combat Sports

In the last decade, the growth of women’s sports has been remarkable. Smilla Sundell is proud to have played a role in supporting female athletes in achieving unprecedented success in martial arts.

Sundell, who was the first-ever ONE women’s strawweight Muay Thai world champion, was present in the front row during ONE Championship’s all-female ONE Fight Night 20 event on International Women’s Day.

During her spontaneous interview while she was on the card, Sundell expressed amazement at the quick expansion of women’s impact on combat sports.

“It’s so nice that females get recognition now and many more opportunities like fighting here in Lumpinee. When I first started, girls weren’t allowed to even touch the ring and now having all females Lumpinee is very big.”