Brazilian Muay Thai sensation Allycia Hellen Rodrigues will put her ONE Women's Atomweight Muay Thai World Championship on the line against Sweden's Johanna Persson on Saturday, 12 July, at ONE Fight Night 33, as she looks to extend her remarkable title reign.
Rodrigues' journey to championship glory began with one of the most stunning upsets in recent ONE Championship history. In 2020, the relatively unknown Brazilian faced Thai megastar Stamp Fairtex in what many expected to be a routine title defence for the hometown favourite. Instead, Rodrigues delivered a masterclass performance that not only earned her the gold but transformed her into an overnight global sensation.
That breakthrough victory showcased the qualities that have made Rodrigues such a formidable champion: exceptional fight intelligence, devastating kicking power, and perhaps most importantly, an ability to rise to the occasion when the stakes are highest. Her performance against Stamp demonstrated that she possessed not just the physical tools, but the mental fortitude required to compete at the sport's highest level.
Since claiming the title, Rodrigues has been nothing short of dominant in her three successful defences. Each victory has revealed new dimensions to her fighting style, with the Brazilian continuously evolving and adapting her approach. Her 41-fight professional record reflects years of dedication and experience that have culminated in her current position atop the atomweight division.
The ONE World Champion's most recent outing against Marie McManamon at ONE Fight Night 29 may have been her most impressive yet. The fourth-round stoppage victory showcased Rodrigues at her devastating best, combining tactical precision with finishing instinct. The performance served notice that despite years at the top, she continues to improve and remains hungry for more success.
Now facing Persson's European-tested skill set, Rodrigues will look to prove once again that her championship reign is built on more than just one spectacular upset victory.
ONE Fight Night 33 will be broadcast live on JioHotstar and Star Sports Select 2 at 6:30 a.m. India Standard Time (IST) on Saturday, 12 July.
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