Mayssa Bastos secured the ONE Women’s Atomweight Submission Grappling World Title from Danielle Kelly at ONE Fight Night 24. On December 6, she will have to do it again to defend her crown for the first time. The two stellar aces meet at ONE Fight Night 26: Lee vs. Rasulov in Bangkok, Thailand.
Bastos came to ONE Championship as one of the world’s best submission artists and an instant contender in the atomweight division. In her promotional debut, the Brazilian breezed past Kanae Yamada via unanimous decision. It was a win on a global platform that showed her talents to a worldwide audience.
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Meanwhile, Kelly was the darling of the submission scene. The American had three consecutive victories in ONE, including securing the inaugural crown over her rival Jessa Khan. The showdown at ONE Fight Night 24 was set to be her toughest test to date.
In that 10-minute affair, Bastos and Kelly both performed well. They were aggressive and always seeking a better position or a submission. There were no lulls in action. In the end, it was Bastos’ leg lock attempts that secured her the narrow victory.
Kelly wanted an immediate rematch, and that is what she now has. Driven by their last meeting and equipped with first-hand knowledge of each other, the rematch is a compelling arc of the two best atomweight submission stars on the planet. It is a title tilt that will showcase the art of jiu-jitsu and the Fight IQ of both women.
ONE Fight Night 26 airs live on Prime Video on Friday, December 26. The action begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The event is free for all Amazon Prime members based in the U.S. and Canada.
