Jackie Buntan is gearing up for a giant rematch in one other martial arts and a street journey to defend his title. This may happen on February thirteenth as a part of ONE Combat Evening 40, with the headline attraction being present titleholder Buntan defending his ONE Strawweight Kickboxing Championship in a follow-up showdown with ONE Strawweight Muay Thai Champion Stella Hemetsberger.
His final combat with Hemetsberger was for the ONE Strawweight Muay Thai title, so this might be an instantaneous rematch. Buntan, who now enters this bout because the reigning ONE Kickboxing Champion, can also be seeking to avenge his earlier setbacks within the artwork of eight limbs (by way of Bowks Speaking Bouts),
“Yeah, for certain. You recognize, profitable a world title is one factor, however I believe it exhibits that with the ability to preserve it and defend it and proceed to remain on the prime is much more vital. That is the arduous half.”
When requested if there have been any particular crossover parts from the primary combat that would inform the rematch right here, Buntan mentioned (by way of Bowks Speaking Bouts),
“Yeah, so even when it is the identical match, a rematch, a unique algorithm, it is a totally different match general. I all the time suppose each match, even when it is a rematch, it is a totally different match. She’s bought a unique Jackie within the ring together with her. So, yeah, all the things’s simply totally different.”
Whereas Buntan carves out her personal championship legacy, it is also value noting her lengthy historical past with ONE Championship legend Janet Todd. When requested about his martial arts pedigree with Todd forward of the vital combat happening right here, Buntan joked (by way of Bowks Speaking Bouts),
“Sure. No, thanks. Sure, this has been an extended journey. As you understand, I turned a ONE Championship skilled in 2021. Has it been 5 years now? So, I’ve put in plenty of work and been in a position to work my manner as much as world champion standing. And you understand, my objective is to take care of that and proceed to remain on the prime. So, yeah.”
When requested if it seems like he’ll proceed making some kickboxing title defenses particularly, or aiming for an additional crack at changing into a two-sport champion once more sooner or later, Buntan mentioned (by way of Bowks Speaking Bouts),
“Sure, that was my objective, identical to once I first got here in. I wished to comply with within the footsteps of my coaching accomplice, the footsteps of Janet, how she tried each sports activities and received each titles. That is precisely what I need. And I do know I can do it. However the first process for now’s to defend this belt and keep on the prime.”
Jackie Buntan talks in regards to the distinction between 4oz Muay Thai and kickboxing within the vacuum of a Stella Hemetsberger match
Talking of the wealthy pedigree and conventional parts of the combat, the venue the place this combat takes place has a firmly rooted conventional element. When requested about enjoying a match at Lumphini Stadium within the subsequent few hours, Buntan mentioned (by way of Bowks Speaking Bouts),
“Yeah, for certain. Particularly kickboxing clearly, but it surely began with Muay Thai. There have been extra Muay Thai matches than kickboxing, however yeah, being right here within the Mecca of all of it is simply insane each time.”
Though he used 4-ounce gloves in his first bout, he has now switched to kickboxing gloves, Buntan quipped (by way of Bowks Speaking Bouts),
“Effectively, clearly with 4-ounce gloves, you have got much less padding and you are able to do extra injury. Clinch, clearly in kickboxing you do not clinch, however you do have fingers, so you’ll be able to seize while you clinch. However I believe protection is simply as vital as offense, however the largest distinction is protection. You recognize, the larger the glove, the extra floor space you must defend your photographs.”
“Like with a 4-ounce glove, you have got lots much less floor space to defend photographs. So, yeah, I believe an important factor for me is getting used to the protection. Offense, I am assured in the best way I hit it, my accuracy, my energy, my pace, all of that. However I believe protection is an important factor.”
