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Fans are praising Allycia Hellen Rodrigues for her performance against Janet Todd at ONE Fight Night 8 on Prime Video.
There were concerns about how Rodrigues would perform after being away for nearly three years. In the first two rounds, the Brazilian started slow before taking over and securing a unanimous decision win. The reigning atomweight Muay Thai world champion silenced the doubters and proved she’s one of the best female strikers on the ONE roster.
ONE posted some highlights of Rodrigues’ win on Instagram, and fans filled the comment section to support the undisputed champion, including some saying:
“2nd Mum champ in one. 🙌🔥❤️ Beating stamp and then Janet Todd! It’s 4:49 Nigerian time. Stayed up watching all the fights.”
“The Queen is back 👸🏻🏴☠️”
“These ladies are magic. Much like Angela, Allycia looked to be in phenomenal shape in her first fight after giving birth 💪🏼”
“Amazing seeing her fight so soon after having her baby.”
“That mumma power is real”
Rodrgiues’ appearance at ONE Fight Night 8 was her second in the circle. The 24-year-old made her promotional debut in August 2020, defeating Stamp Fairtex to become the atomweight Muay Thai world champion. She stepped away from fighting temporarily after becoming pregnant with her son.
Watch a highlight of Allycia Hellen Rodrigues vs. Janet Todd below:
Allycia Hellen Rodrigues credits her corner for win against Janet Todd
Allycia Hellen Rodrigues seemed she couldn’t get going in the ONE Fight Night 8 co-main event. Whether ring rust or Janet Todd’s aggressiveness played a factor, the fight was slowly slipping away from Rodrigues before she turned the momentum and emerged victorious.
During her post-fight interview, Rodrigues had this to say about her corner being a massive factor:
“I knew she was going to start strong and fast. I just kept calm, and I listened to my corner. Listening to my corner helped me get the victory.”
Rodrigues wasn’t the only world champion to defend their throne at ONE Fight Night 8. In the main event, Superlek Kiatmoo9 showcased his world-class kickboxing skills with a vicious third-round knockout against Danial Williams, ending the night with fireworks.
