Sweden’s Johanna Persson brings an impressive array of European championship credentials to her ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Title challenge against Allycia Hellen Rodrigues on Saturday, 12 July, when ONE Fight Night 33 emanates from the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
The 30-year-old Swedish striker has spent years establishing herself as Europe’s premier female Muay Thai talent, accumulating an impressive collection of titles that includes WBC and ISKA World Championships. Her dominance across European, Nordic, and Swedish competitions has been so complete that it earned her this coveted opportunity to challenge for ONE Championship’s most prestigious atomweight prize.
Persson’s fighting style represents the evolution of European Muay Thai, blending traditional techniques with a distinctly Western approach to aggression and combination striking. Her forward-marching pressure style has proven effective against top-level competition throughout Europe, consistently breaking down opponents through relentless offensive output and tactical precision.
The Swedish challenger’s clinch game adds another dangerous dimension to her attack. Unlike many European fighters who struggle in close quarters against Thai-trained opponents, Persson has developed a gritty clinch attack that allows her to compete effectively in all phases of Muay Thai combat. This versatility could prove crucial against a champion known for her own devastating close-range work.
Persson’s call-up to ONE Championship represents the culmination of years spent proving herself against Europe’s best competition. Her journey from Swedish national champion to continental dominator to global title challenger demonstrates the depth of talent emerging from European Muay Thai scenes.
The challenge facing Persson is significant, as she must overcome not only Rodrigues’ proven championship abilities but also the unique pressure of competing for the first time on ONE Championship’s global stage. However, her extensive title experience and proven ability to rise to big occasions suggest she possesses the mental tools necessary to handle the moment.
Success on that Saturday would establish Persson as the first European woman to hold ONE Championship’s Atomweight Muay Thai World Title.
ONE Fight Night 33 will be broadcast live on JioHotstar and Star Sports Select 2 at 6:30 a.m. India Standard Time (IST) on Saturday, 12 July.
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