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    “I don’t think I felt tentative”

    Rambamwellness.comSportsFebruary 18, 2026
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    Stella ‘Always Hungry’ Hemetsberger proved once again why she sits atop the combat sports world as the best strawweight striker today.

    The Austrian superstar stepped into the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, against Filipina-American sensation Jackie Buntan for the main event of ONE Fight Night 40: Buntan vs. Hemetsberger II on Prime Video, looking to silence any remaining doubters in their rematch.

    While their first meeting was explosive from the opening bell, the sequel played out as a high-level chess match in the ring. However, the newly crowned two-sport queen sees it differently.

    She told Nick Atkin after her split-decision victory that she rejected the notion that she was hesitant inside the ring:

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    “I don’t think I felt tentative, but I think we both really wanted to put on a good performance. So, like that’s why maybe it was more like a chess match. But I’m excited to rewatch the fight. I think we did a good fight again. And I’m very, very happy I could get away with the win and won that fight and won again.”

    Check out her interview below:

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    By adding the ONE women’s strawweight kickboxing world title to her collection, Hemetsberger has solidified her legacy as one of the most versatile strikers on the planet.

    North American fans can relive all the action from ONE Fight Night 40: Buntan vs. Hemetsberger II via the event replay on Amazon Prime Video.

    Stella Hemetsberger is on cloud nine after double gold achievement

    With two golden belts now resting on her shoulders and a rivalry with former divisional queen Jackie Buntan now put to rest, Stella ‘Always Hungry’ Hemetsberger is soaking in the magnitude of her achievement in the world’s largest martial arts organization.

    The Austrian striker had to dig deep to overcome a spirited effort from Buntan across five grueling rounds.

    Having successfully navigated the pressure of a main event rematch, the ‘Always Hungry’ champion is taking a moment to enjoy the spoils of war. She described her emotions in her interview following the historic win:

    “I’m feeling amazing. Yeah, just incredible joy. Still like processing and feeling amazing.”

    Check back with Sportskeeda MMA for more on Stella Hemetsberger.