3 Reasons Why Martyna Kierczynska Could Become The First ONE World Champion From Poland
Polish rising star Martyna Kierczynska stands on the precipice of making history when she meets Mexican striking sensation Cynthia Flores at ONE Fight Night 33: Rodrigues vs. Persson on Prime Video on Friday, July 11.
The 23-year-old has steadily built momentum through three impressive appearances in ONE Championship, demonstrating both her finishing ability and resilience against the very best in the business.
The timing couldn’t be more perfect for Kierczynska to make her statement, with the ONE Women’s Atomweight Muay Thai World Title set to be defended in the event’s headline attraction when divisional queen Allycia Hellen Rodrigues squares off against Swedish dynamo Johanna Persson at Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Before she collides with Flores in an atomweight Muay Thai showdown live in U.S. primetime next week, here are three reasons why she could write her name into the history books as Poland’s first ONE World Champion down the road.
#1 She’s A Former WMC Muay Thai World Champion
Before arriving in the world’s largest martial arts organization, Kierczynska had already established herself as European royalty in the discipline.
The Polish striker dominated the continental Muay Thai scene with an undefeated run that culminated in capturing the prestigious WMC Muay Thai World Championship.
Her European dominance wasn’t just built out of luck. In fact, the Legion Glogow representative dismantled the continent’s best competition with a technical proficiency that belied her age.
#2 She’s Impressed In ONE Championship
Kierczynska announced her arrival in spectacular fashion at ONE Fight Night 19 in February 2024, as she earned a second-round TKO victory over Thai phenom Nat “Wondergirl” Jaroonsak.
Though she suffered her first career defeat at the hands of Russian veteran Ekaterina “Barbie” Vandaryeva at ONE Fight Night 20 just a month later, the Polish destroyer used that setback as motivation for her next challenge.
At ONE Fight Night 29 this past March, Kierczynska engaged in a back-and-forth war with Hong Kong’s Yu Yau Pui and left the ring with a split-decision victory, proving that she is a legitimate threat to the atomweight gold.
#3 She’s Backed By The Right Support System
Behind every world-class athlete stands an exceptional support system, and Kierczynska benefits from a unique partnership with coach Maciej Dominczak.
Their relationship transcends typical coach-athlete dynamics, as Dominczak serves as both her professional mentor and partner.
Together they share an unbreakable bond forged through their mutual passion for Muay Thai and pursuit of excellence, with Dominczak pushing Kierczynska to become the best version of herself both inside and outside of the ring.
Combined with unwavering family support and the resources available at Legion Glogow, Kierczynska operates in an environment designed for World Championship success.
