"Mayssa is on top for a reason" - Fans bow to the sheer technique Mayssa Bastos displayed against Danielle Kelly in Bangkok

The reign of Mayssa Bastos as the ONE atomweight submission grappling world champion continues after beating rival Danielle Kelly in their world championship rematch at ONE Fight Night 26 inside the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, last Friday night.

Bastos' winning moment was the catch awarded to her in the waning seconds of the 10-minute world title fight, and ONE Championship published it on Instagram with the caption:

"When you know you just locked up the win 😁👑 @mayssabastos"

In the video, the Brazilian submission artist was seen cracking a smile after the referee awarded her the catch through a clear submission attempt via a heel hook, which ultimately awarded Bastos the victory.

This successful defense of Bastos' 26-pound golden belt has hyped the fans, especially users @davidwillisjj, @kevingitz, @szkitasportegyesulet, @samichantre, @frances.rose.whelan, and @yohangely_08, who commented:

"There's levels to the game and Mayssa is on top for a reason. Danielle need to work her way back up before a match with someone as talented again."

"It was a great battle between 2 champions. You have to be proud of both for what they did. Yes, I was rooting for Danielle, but I'm proud of both of them. Great job by both."

"mayssa is the best female jiu-jitsu competitor in the entire world."

"#ANDSTILL 🏆 @mayssabastos is in a whole different level! 👑👑👑"

"Amazing fight Professor @maysabastos love you hair too!"

"She is the best 👏😍👏"

Screenshot of fans' comments

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Mayssa Bastos believes that Danielle Kelly needs to win fights before challenging for the belt anew

Despite having another close encounter in their second meeting, the Art of Jiu-Jitsu representative thinks that the American star needs to earn her way back to title contention by winning a few fights.

Bastos reiterated this during his post-fight interview with the media, as she explained:

"I don't know. But I would like to fight other people first, then I think she needs to fight and climb back again to deserve to try for the belt."

The replay of the ONE Fight Night 26 card can be rewatched by North American viewers with an active Prime Video subscription.