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MMA Star Stamp Fairtex Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree and Gold Medal Distinction

MMA Star Stamp Fairtex Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree with Gold Medal DistinctionThe Thai MMA star Stamp Fairtex has added another accolade to her illustrious career, earning a bachelor’s degree in…

MMA Star Stamp Fairtex Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree with Gold Medal Distinction

The Thai MMA star Stamp Fairtex has added another accolade to her illustrious career, earning a bachelor’s degree in Digital Marketing. Graduating from the Faculty of Management and Accounting with distinction earlier today, Stamp was awarded a gold medal for academic excellence.

Stamp Fairtex Graduates with Bachelor’s Degree

Stamp Fairtex is the first-ever three-sport world champion in ONE Championship, she has already secured her place in combat sports history earning world titles in Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and MMA. Her career began in Muay Thai at just five years old, when she initially took up the sport to defend herself from bullies. By age six, she had already achieved her first victory via knockout. After a brief hiatus from the sport due to limited opportunities for women, Stamp returned at 18, joining the prestigious Fairtex Gym in Pattaya.

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Her rise in combat sports includes capturing the ONE Atomweight Kickboxing and Muay Thai World Titles in 2018 and 2019, respectively, before transitioning to MMA. In 2023, she made history again by claiming the ONE Atomweight MMA World Title, becoming a three-sport world champion.

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Stamp’s journey hasn’t been without setbacks. In May 2024, she suffered a torn meniscus during training, which forced her to withdraw from two major title bouts and required surgery and months of rehabilitation. Despite the challenges, Stamp has remained resilient, focusing on recovery.

Stamp Fairtex Graduated Bachelors Degree

On Instagram, Stamp Fairtex announced she had earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Management Science and Accountancy, majoring in Digital Marketing, and received a Gold Medal for Academic Excellence.

As she prepares for her return to competition in mid-2025, Stamp Fairtex stands as a role model for balancing professional and personal success. Congratulations to Stamp Fairtex on her well-deserved academic achievement and her ongoing legacy as a trailblazer in combat sports.

Tawanchai TKOs Superbon to Retain Featherweight Muay Thai Gold – ONE 170 Highlights

Tawanchai TKOs Superbon to Retain Featherweight Muay Thai Crown - ONE 170 HighlightsTawanchai went two-up on Thai rival Superbon inside the iconic Impact Arena in Bangkok. After a lackluster showing in…

Tawanchai TKOs Superbon to Retain Featherweight Muay Thai Crown - ONE 170 Highlights

Tawanchai went two-up on Thai rival Superbon inside the iconic Impact Arena in Bangkok.

After a lackluster showing in his last outing against ‘Smokin’ Jo Nattawut, Tawanchai delivered a lights-out performance against the undisputed ONE featherweight kickboxing king, scoring a technical knockout against Superbon in the second round of their highly anticipated rematch at ONE 170.

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While the first round was fairly competitive with Tawanchai being slightly more active, things ramped up in the second when the defending champion landed a brutal combination punctuated by a right-left combination that sent Superbon crashing to the canvas. Though he looked worse for the wear, Superbon answered the count and kept pushing forward.

That was until Superbon ate mat for the second time in a matter of seconds following another barrage of strikes from the Thai fan favorite.

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Superbon once again answered the count, but it was clear that his demise was just a matter of time. Moments later, the champ pressed Superbon against the cage wall and caught him with a vicious left hook that sent Superbon crashing to the canvas for the third and final time.

Official Result: Tawanchai def. Superbon via TKO (three knockdowns) at 1:10 of Round 2.

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Check out highlights from Tawanchai vs. Superbon at ONE 170:

Fabricio Andrade Smashes Kwon Won Il in 42 Seconds to Retain Bantamweight Title – ONE 170 Highlights

Fabricio Andrade Blasts Through Kwon Won Il in 42 Seconds to Retain Bantamweight Title - ONE 170 HighlightsFabricio Andrade made quick work of South Korean standout Kwon Won Il to retain his ONE bantamweight MMA world…

Fabricio Andrade Blasts Through Kwon Won Il in 42 Seconds to Retain Bantamweight Title - ONE 170 Highlights

Fabricio Andrade made quick work of South Korean standout Kwon Won Il to retain his ONE bantamweight MMA world championship at ONE 170.

Kwon Won Il came out aggressive early, but it was Andrade who appeared to have the speed advantage in the striking. 30 seconds into the scrap, Kwon attempted to go for a takedown, but Andrade defended it with ease.

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Once separated, ‘Wonder Boy’ unleashed a combination punctuated by a brutal left to the body followed by a right over the top that sent Kwon crashing to the canvas. Going in for the kill, Andrade landed a flurry of ground-and-pound shots that forced referee Herb Dean to step in and call for the stoppage less than a minute into the world title tilt.

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Official Result: Fabricio Andrade def. Kwon Won Il via TKO (strikes) at 0:42 of Round 1.

For his victory, ‘Wonder Boy’ earned a $50,000 performance bonus from ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong.

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Check out highlights from Fabricio Andrade vs. kwon won il at ONE 170:

Akbar Abdullaev Brutalizes Tang Kai, But Won’t Leave with Featherweight Title – ONE Fight Night 27 Highlights

Akbar Abdullaev Brutalizes Tang Kai, But Cant Leave with Featherweight Title - ONE Fight Night 27 HighlightsUndefeated sensation Akbar Abdullaev delivered another show-stealing performance at ONE Fight Night 27 on Friday. After scoring a trio…

Akbar Abdullaev Brutalizes Tang Kai, But Cant Leave with Featherweight Title - ONE Fight Night 27 Highlights

Undefeated sensation Akbar Abdullaev delivered another show-stealing performance at ONE Fight Night 27 on Friday.

After scoring a trio of highlight-reel knockouts in his first three promotional appearances, Abdullaev was handed the opportunity to face reigning ONE featherweight MMA world champion Tang Kai in the promotion’s first main event of 2025. Needless to say, Abdullaev’s performance did not disappoint.

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For nearly five full rounds, Abdullaev absolutely dominated Tang Kai like no other fighter ever has. Taking the Chinese star down at will, ‘Bakal’ sapped Tang’s energy and stifled his offense at every turn.

After four brutal rounds of action, referee Herb Dean had finally seen enough in the fifth after Abdullaev quickly took Tang down to the mat and peppered him with a bevy of brutal elbow strikes and short shots.

81 seconds into the round and that was all she wrote.

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Official Result: Akbar Abdullaev def. Tang Kai via TKO (ground-and-pound) at 1:21 of Round 5.

While Abdullaev kept his ‘O’ intact, he left the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand without a world title and ineligible to bank a $50,000 performance bonus from ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong due to the weight miss.

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Check out highlights from Tang Kai vs. Akbar Abdullaev at ONE Fight Night 27:

Akbar Abdullaev Brutalizes Tang Kai, But Won’t Leave with Featherweight Title – ONE Fight Night 27 Highlights

Akbar Abdullaev Brutalizes Tang Kai, But Cant Leave with Featherweight Title - ONE Fight Night 27 HighlightsUndefeated sensation Akbar Abdullaev delivered another show-stealing performance at ONE Fight Night 27 on Friday. After scoring a trio…

Akbar Abdullaev Brutalizes Tang Kai, But Cant Leave with Featherweight Title - ONE Fight Night 27 Highlights

Undefeated sensation Akbar Abdullaev delivered another show-stealing performance at ONE Fight Night 27 on Friday.

After scoring a trio of highlight-reel knockouts in his first three promotional appearances, Abdullaev was handed the opportunity to face reigning ONE featherweight MMA world champion Tang Kai in the promotion’s first main event of 2025. Needless to say, Abdullaev’s performance did not disappoint.

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For nearly five full rounds, Abdullaev absolutely dominated Tang Kai like no other fighter ever has. Taking the Chinese star down at will, ‘Bakal’ sapped Tang’s energy and stifled his offense at every turn.

After four brutal rounds of action, referee Herb Dean had finally seen enough in the fifth after Abdullaev quickly took Tang down to the mat and peppered him with a bevy of brutal elbow strikes and short shots.

81 seconds into the round and that was all she wrote.

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Official Result: Akbar Abdullaev def. Tang Kai via TKO (ground-and-pound) at 1:21 of Round 5.

While Abdullaev kept his ‘O’ intact, he left the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand without a world title and ineligible to bank a $50,000 performance bonus from ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong due to the weight miss.

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Check out highlights from Tang Kai vs. Akbar Abdullaev at ONE Fight Night 27:

Akbar Abdullaev Brutalizes Tang Kai, But Won’t Leave with Featherweight Title – ONE Fight Night 27 Highlights

Akbar Abdullaev Brutalizes Tang Kai, But Cant Leave with Featherweight Title - ONE Fight Night 27 HighlightsUndefeated sensation Akbar Abdullaev delivered another show-stealing performance at ONE Fight Night 27 on Friday. After scoring a trio…

Akbar Abdullaev Brutalizes Tang Kai, But Cant Leave with Featherweight Title - ONE Fight Night 27 Highlights

Undefeated sensation Akbar Abdullaev delivered another show-stealing performance at ONE Fight Night 27 on Friday.

After scoring a trio of highlight-reel knockouts in his first three promotional appearances, Abdullaev was handed the opportunity to face reigning ONE featherweight MMA world champion Tang Kai in the promotion’s first main event of 2025. Needless to say, Abdullaev’s performance did not disappoint.

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For nearly five full rounds, Abdullaev absolutely dominated Tang Kai like no other fighter ever has. Taking the Chinese star down at will, ‘Bakal’ sapped Tang’s energy and stifled his offense at every turn.

After four brutal rounds of action, referee Herb Dean had finally seen enough in the fifth after Abdullaev quickly took Tang down to the mat and peppered him with a bevy of brutal elbow strikes and short shots.

81 seconds into the round and that was all she wrote.

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Official Result: Akbar Abdullaev def. Tang Kai via TKO (ground-and-pound) at 1:21 of Round 5.

While Abdullaev kept his ‘O’ intact, he left the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand without a world title and ineligible to bank a $50,000 performance bonus from ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong due to the weight miss.

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Check out highlights from Tang Kai vs. Akbar Abdullaev at ONE Fight Night 27: