ONE Championship: “She Never Gives Up” - Stamp Fairtex Praises Key Sparring Partner Smilla Sundell

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Thai phenom Stamp Fairtex is not only one of the biggest stars in martial arts today, but she also shares the mats with some of the world's best fighters in Thailand.

Smilla Sundell, Seamapetch Fairtex, and Ferrari Fairtex are among the star-studded company that the ONE Women's Atomweight MMA World Champion keeps at the famed Fairtex Training Center in Pattaya.

As such, the Thai sensation would know exactly what it takes to reach to top of the fighting world. "Fighting style, personal style, and charisma is so important for a young fighter to stand out," she said.

Stamp has shown all of the above traits in her five-year ONE Championship tenure so far. The 26-year-old has amassed 14 victories and numerous highlights throughout that period, and her signature "Stamp Dance" routines have endeared the undeniably charismatic athlete to a global fanbase.

One of Stamp's key sparring partners is ONE Women's Strawweight Muay Thai World Champion Smilla Sundell. The pair are also close outside of the gym and, in a recent interview, Stamp pointed out what makes the 19-year-old phenom so good.

"What makes Smilla [Sundell] so special is that she's tough, a fast learner, and she never gives up," she said. That never-say-die attitude has served Sundell well in her unbeaten four-fight ONE career so far.

"The Hurricane" has taken the world by storm since making her promotional bow at just 17 years old with a crushing knockout win over Diandra Martin.

With Sundell by her side, Stamp has also lit up the Circle. After losing her ONE Atomweight Muay Thai and Kickboxing World Titles in 2020, she has embarked on a magical run that saw her become the first athlete in history to claim the crown in three separate sports.

Her fame has only increased since the historic feat, and Stamp is now a fighter in demand. She has recently returned from another journey to the United States, where she made appearances and taught seminars across the country.