Jackie Buntan says ONE Championship’s rule set makes for exciting fights

Jackie Buntan returns at ONE Fight Night 10 in Colorado
Jackie Buntan returns at ONE Fight Night 10 in Colorado

Through her displays inside the circle, Jackie Buntan has been able to prove herself as one of the front runners when it comes to female strikers in ONE Championship.

With competitors like Buntan, her longtime friend and training partner Janet Todd and, of course, Stamp Fairtex, ONE has helped to break down barriers for female competitors.

With the best in the world getting the chance to showcase their skills by competing at events where they share the same stage as elite athletes from various martial arts backgrounds, ONE has helped to champion fighters like Buntan.

At ONE Fight Night 10 on Prime Video, the California native gets another huge opportunity to represent her Filipino-American background under the ONE banner when she competes at the promotion’s first ever live event in the United States.

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Live from 1stBank Center on May 5, Buntan will face Diandra Martin on one of the biggest nights in the history of ONE Championship.

In a recent interview with the promotion, Jackie Buntan spoke about how ONE Championship doesn’t just host great fights, it’s rule set encourages them:

“The rule set, the gloves, the cage, three rounds only — it just puts you in a situation where you’ve got to go, making it exciting on both ends.”

Jackie Buntan happy to represent the US in home soil for the first time in four years

At ONE Fight Night 10, Jackie Buntan will get the chance to compete in front of the US fans once again.

After arriving in ONE Championship in 2021, Buntan has been getting to represent her Filipino background by competing out in Singapore and the Philippines.

On May 5, she will fight on American soil for the first time in four years, getting to represent her birthplace of California as the promotion makes history with its first ever event in the United States.

Live from the 1stBank Center in Colorado, Buntan is one of the competitors that will be flying the red, white and blue flag on May 5 as she faces Aussie striker Diandra Martin.

On her Instagram profile, Buntan shared her excitement for his upcoming contest, saying:

“It’s that time again 👀 it’s been 4 years since I’ve fought on my home soil… time to rep that west on @onechampionship first ever US card 🇺🇸”

Alongside world class striking contests featuring the likes of Buntan and Rodtang Jitmaugnnon, the card will also feature several top-level MMA and submission grappling contests.

ONE Fight Night 10 will air live and for free via Prime Video for North American viewers that weren’t able to secure a ticket before the event was announced as a sell-out.

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