Nobody Expected “Supergirl” vs “Barbie” To Turn Into a WAR

Supergirl vs. Barbie. That was the nickname fight fans gave to the unforgettable clash between Anna “Supergirl” Jaroonsak and Ekaterina Vandaryeva at ONE: Heavy Hitters in Singapore. On January 14, 2022, the 18-year-old Supergirl stepped into the ring against the far more experienced Vandaryeva, a veteran fighter and three-time Muay Thai world champion. On paper, the experience gap was enormous. Inside the ring, however, Supergirl refused to fight like an underdog. Vandaryeva pressured her heavily, especially in the second round, while Supergirl continued fighting through the damage and remained competitive until the final bell. Then came the decision. Almost everyone expected Vandaryeva to win. Instead, the referee raised Supergirl's hand. The decision immediately became controversial. Fans questioned the result, and ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong publicly said that he personally believed Vandaryeva had won and that the judges had made the wrong decision. A rematch was eventually planned for ONE Fight Night 6 in January 2023. But it never happened. Supergirl was moved into another fight after stepping in as a replacement, and the long-awaited rematch was never officially rescheduled. Meanwhile, both fighters continued building their careers. Vandaryeva went on to face tough opponents such as Martyna Kierczynska, while Supergirl continued proving that her striking could be dangerous against high-level opposition. One controversial decision created a question that still has no definitive answer: What would happen if Supergirl and Barbie finally fought again? This is the story of one of ONE Championship's most controversial decisions — and the rematch that never happened. Nobody Expected “Supergirl” vs “Barbie” To Turn Into a WAR #Supergirl #barbie #ONEChampionship #MuayThai #Kickboxing #martialarts