Stella Hemetsberger Earns $100,000 Contract After Unusual KO at ONE Friday Fights

Stella Hemetsberger stole the spotlight at ONE Friday Fights 104 held at Lumpinee Stadium, Bangkok — the Austrian fighter secured a $100,000 contract after defeating Vanessa Romanowski in an unconventional manner.

In the women’s strawweight Muay Thai bout, Hemetsberger showcased impressive counter-attacking abilities — the contest ended just 1 minute and 44 seconds into the first round, following a powerful right kick that landed in her opponent’s armpit area.

The knockout sparked considerable debate on social media due to Romanowski‘s unusual reaction as she fell. A slow-motion analysis later revealed that Hemetsberger’s left hook just before the final kick — combined with Romanowski’s shoulder-to-cheek impact — played a critical role in the abrupt end to the fight.

This victory further cements Hemetsberger’s rising dominance in the sport, bringing her overall record to 8-1, including a flawless 3-0 streak in ONE Friday Fights.

Her rapid ascent not only earns her a major promotional contract but also marks her as one of the most exciting prospects in the global Muay Thai scene.