Mayssa Bastos Scores Late Catch Against Danielle Kelly to Retain Atomweight Title in Rematch – ONE Fight Night 26 Highlights

After stunning the BJJ world in August, ONE atomweight submission grappling world champion Mayssa Bastos retained her title towards ex-titleholder Danielle Kelly in one of the vital anticipated rematches of 2024.

Earlier this yr, Bastos bested Kelly in a scrap that was — within the eyes of many — too near name. Operating it again at ONE Battle Night time 26 on Friday evening, Bastos and Kelly picked up proper the place they left off, going after each other in one other entertaining 10-minute showdown.

It appeared as if Kelly was on monitor to reclaim the 26 kilos of gold, however with 20 seconds to go, Bastos exploded and snatched Kelly’s leg. Cinching in a leg lock, Bastos was awarded the primary and solely catch of the competition. Unable to do something aside from defend, Kelly was compelled to observe time run out on her probability to turn into ONE’s first-ever two-time grappling queen.

Official Outcome: Mayssa Bastos def. Danielle Kelly by way of unanimous determination to retain the ONE atomweight submission grappling world championship.