Bulgarian striker Teodora Kirilova isn’t mincing phrases about her upcoming collision with Thailand’s Anna “Supergirl” Jaroonsak. The veteran sees fireworks forward when she steps again into ONE Championship motion looking for her first promotional victory.
Kirilova battles Jaroonsak in atomweight Muay Thai motion at ONE Combat Evening 34: Eersel vs. Jarvis on Prime Video on Friday, August 1, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. The 34-year-old Bulgarian enters desperately needing a press release efficiency after dropping her promotional debut to Shir Cohen.
That preliminary setback stung deeper than most defeats for somebody accustomed to European dominance. Kirilova had arrived with an unblemished report and a number of titles throughout hanging disciplines. However the small gloves and breakneck tempo uncovered preparation gaps that proved pricey towards Cohen in March 2024.
The months following remodeled Kirilova’s total strategy. Coaching camps in Thailand at Fairtex turned common fixtures whereas European classes targeted on ONE’s distinctive rule set. What emerged was a extra tactical fighter who understood the nuances required for achievement.
Standing reverse her will probably be Jaroonsak, the Thai prodigy who burst onto ONE’s radar as a 16-year-old sensation. Supergirl’s journey included early victories adopted by setbacks, most not too long ago a first-round stoppage loss to Cristina Morales at ONE Combat Evening 16.
Age sometimes turns into a legal responsibility, however Kirilova views her expertise as a bonus over the 19-year-old Thai striker.
“The combat actually will probably be a firefight. It is going to be a extremely attention-grabbing combat between us. By no means thoughts that I’ve extra expertise and I’m older and she or he is youthful – that’s in your thoughts whenever you wish to combat with knockout,” she mentioned.
