"Main event athlete" - Fans clamor for kickboxing world title rematch between old foes Jonathan Di Bella, Prajanchai

Former ONE strawweight kickboxing world champion Jonathan Di Bella notched his third victory in the world's largest martial arts organization last Friday evening. He defeated Rui Botelho via unanimous decision at ONE Fight Night 26 in front of the packed Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

Following the conclusion of their match, Di Bella and Botelho had a little altercation after their battle, and ONE Championship published it on Instagram:

"Things got HEATED at the end of Jonathan Di Bella's kickboxing duel with Rui Botelho 😤⚔️ @jondibella"

This top-tier performance and convincing win from the Canadian-Italian sensation reminded the world that he's still one of the most savage stand-up fighters right now.

With this clinical display, fans couldn't help but shower him with positive comments and even push his name for a rematch against ONE strawweight kickboxing and Muay Thai world champion Prajanchai PK Saenchai, as users @abdoughul, @niti_archi, @aseriesfevents92, @geheimnis_ilh, and @antonio_g85 commented:

"Di Bella is a master, he deserve the rematch for the title against Prajanchai, he was won that fight tho."

"People want to see him rematch Prajanchai, now."

"That was fuckn smooth . Mans straight out the matrix !!!"

"The difference in levels was clear 🔥🔥🔥"

"Hes a main event athlete 🔥 back on top forza Di Bella"

Screenshot of fans' comments

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Jonathan Di Bella says that fighting in hostile territory made him a better fighter

Following his victory over his heated Portuguese rival, the Team Di Bella Kickboxing representative spoke to the media at the arena's post-event conference and discussed his valuable experience fighting Prajanchai in his home country.

According to Di Bella, it added precious experience for him which made him a better fighter as he stated:

"And I fought him in front of all his people, his fans, and it was a crazy experience. I loved the experience, and I think it made me a better fighter."

North American viewers with an active Prime Video subscription can rewatch all the action at ONE Fight Night 26 via the free event replay.