Jackie Buntan talks importance of putting on a good show on ONE’s U.S. card

Jackie Buntan knows the importance of making a good impression in front of ONE Championship’s first U.S. audience.

The promotion will debut in the United States on May 5 with ONE Fight Night 10 on Prime Video. The event will feature some of the biggest names in combat sports, including one of the greatest to ever strap on the 4oz gloves, Demetrious Johnson. Fans will also see a more familiar face with the return of Texas native ‘Super’ Sage Northcutt.

The sold-out crowd at the 1stBank Center in Colorado will also be treated to the promotion’s unique take on Muay Thai as Jackie Buntan returns to the circle for a showdown with Australia’s Diandra Martin in “The Art of Eight Limbs”. In a Sportskeeda MMA Exclusive, Buntan shared her thoughts on ONE’s highly anticipated U.S. debut and the importance of making a good first impression:

“Definitely, I feel like having it being the first show here in the States we have to open up the show and make an exciting fight. But honestly, I think that with every fight, even the ones out of the States, the ones far away from home, I think we always have to put on a good show for the fans and for ourselves.”

In addition to Jackie Buntan vs. Diandra Martin, fans will also see a ONE flyweight Muay Thai world title fight as reigning champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon defends his title against Mexico’s Edgar Tabares.

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Jackie Buntan grateful to be involved in ONE Championship’s historic night

Jackie Buntan admitted that she was quite surprised to find out that she would be part of the promotion’s historic North American debut on May 5.

“I guess my initial thought was I was pretty surprised that they had me on the card, I think that quickly right away. I’m totally [excited] to be on such a massive card, being ONE’s first U.S. show. So all around just pretty excited and grateful.”

ONE Fight Night 10 will feature a trio of can’t-miss ONE world title fights. In addition to ‘The Iron Man’ defending his Muay Thai title in the co-main event, fans will see fast-rising submission grappling sensation Mikey Musumeci defend his ONE flyweight submission grappling world title against Yemen’s Osamah Almarwai.

In the main event of the evening, Demetrious Johnson will defend his ONE flyweight world championship against division rival and eight-time titleholder Adriano Moraes.

Amazon Prime Video subscribers in North America can catch all the action live and for free in U.S. primetime.