Reigning ONE Women’s Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion Allycia Hellen Rodrigues will put her title on the line against Swedish striker Johanna Persson in the main event of ONE Fight Night 33. The event goes down live on Prime Video on Friday, July 11. Once again, Bangkok, Thailand, plays host at the iconic Lumpinee Stadium.
Allycia Hellen Rodrigues Makes Fourth Defense of Title July 11
Allycia Hellen Rodrigues captured the atomweight Muay Thai crown in 2020 with a stunning victory over Stamp Fairtex, instantly establishing herself as one of the sport’s premier champions. The Brazilian has successfully defended her title three times since then to establish herself as the best atomweight in the world. In her most recent appearance at ONE Fight Night 29, Allycia Hellen Rodrigues pummeled Marie McManamon to retain the gold with a fourth-round TKO.
Can Johanna Persson Stop Allycia Hellen Rodrigues’ Momentum in July?
Persson enters the title fight as a decorated European champion with an impressive collection of hardware, including WBC and ISKA World Titles. The 30-year-old’s success on the European circuit earned her this opportunity with ONE Championship. But debuting against Allycia Hellen Rodrigues will test her in the most stringent of ways right out of the gate.
The Swedish challenger brings a forward-pressing style characterized by combination striking and aggressive clinch work that could pose significant challenges for the champion. However, Persson will need to overcome a titleholder who has dominated the atomweight division for years. Persson must shock the world to claim the highest prize in the sport.
Tough Test Looms for Allycia Hellen Rodrigues in Persson
The matchup promises to deliver high-level Muay Thai action as Allycia Hellen Rodrigues looks to extend her championship reign against one of Europe’s most accomplished strikers. It will finalize a night filled with martial arts action. Lumpinee Stadium is set to be raucous again on July 11.
ONE Fight Night 33 airs live on Friday, July 11, on Prime Video. The action begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. The event is free for all Amazon Prime subscribers based in the U.S. and Canada.
