"I don't see anyone who's at a similar level with her" - Lito Adiwang says Smilla Sundell is in a class of her own

'Thunder Kid' Lito Adiwang (L) | 'The Hurricane' Smilla Sundell (R)

Filipino strawweight MMA firecracker 'Thunder Kid' Lito Adiwang is all hyped up for Smilla Sundell's next appearance in the ONE Championship ring. The 31-year-old former Team Lakay member says there is currently no one on the Swedish fighter's level.

Speaking to ONE Championship in a recent interview, Adiwang was all praise for 'The Hurricane' and says Sundell is in a class of her own as a fighter.

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'Thunder Kid' said:

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"In her division, there are so many hungry challengers. But they should build up someone to at least come up to Smilla's level. Right now, I don't see anyone who's at a similar level with her."

'The Hurricane' Smilla Sundell of Sweden will put her ONE women's strawweight Muay Thai world title on the line against Russian star 'Karelian Lynx' Natalia Diachkova.

The two lock horns in the main event of ONE Fight Night 22: Sundell vs. Diachkova on Prime Video.

The event broadcasts live from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and absolutely free on Friday, May 3rd, U.S. primetime on Amazon Prime Video.

Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event as it happens.


Lito Adiwang says Natalia Diachkova has no chance against Smilla Sundell: "Champ is at a different level"

Smilla Sundell and Natalia Diachkova are ready to throw down next weekend at ONE Fight Night 22, and Lito Adiwang believes the Russian fighter has no chance at winning against the Swedish sensation.

Adiwang believes Sundell's combination of physical gifts and supreme skill is unbeatable.

'Thunder Kid' told ONE Championship:

"Honestly, if she's fighting another fighter, then she can. But this is Smilla we're talking about. Champ is at a different level. Her height, the way she fights, I don't see Natalia knocking Smilla out."

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