Martine Michieletto
Born (1992-09-21) 21 September 1992
Aosta, Italy
NicknameThe Italian Queen
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)[1]
Weight57 kg (126 lb; 9 st 0 lb)
DivisionFeatherweight
StyleMuay Thai, Kickboxing
Fighting out ofAosta, Italy
TeamFighting Club Valle d’Aosta[2]
TrainerManuel Bethaz
Years active2012 - present
Kickboxing record
Total67
Wins49
By knockout5
Losses13
By knockout2
Draws5
Medal record
Women’s Muay Thai
Representing  Italy
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2018 Cancun −57 kg

Martine Michieletto (born 21 September 1992) is an Italian muay thai kickboxer. She is the reigning ISKA featherweight K-1 champion and the former WKU featherweight muay thai champion.[3][4]

As of October 2022, she is ranked as the sixth best pound-for-pound women's kickboxer in the world by Beyond Kick.[5]

Martial arts career

ISKA and WKU champion

During Steko's Fight Night, Michieletto fought in a ten-round bout against Julia Irmen for the WKU Full Contact World title. Irmen won the fight and title by a unanimous decision.[6]

Michieletto faced Maribel de Sousa for the ISKA K-1 World Featherweight title at Muay Thai Time Vol. 2 on June 13, 2015. She won the fight by unanimous decision.[3][7] Michieletto then faced Estela Garcia for the WKU Featherweight title at Thai Boxe Mania on January 30, 2016. She once again won the fight by unanimous decision.[4]

Michieletto took part in the Iron Fight muay thai tournament, held at Iron Fight Vol3: Muay Thai Time on March 13, 2016.[8] Although she was able to overcome Chiara Vincis by unanimous decision in the semifinals of the one-day tournament, she lost to Veronica Vernocchi by a third-round technical knockout in the finals.[9] She rebounded from this loss with a unanimous decision over Sud Siam Sor. Sumalee at Muay Real Thai Fight on August 8, 2016.[10] After suffering a split decision loss to Saifah Sor Suparat on August 29, Michieletto won her next two fights against Nana Tsang on October 8, 2016 and Angelina Panza on January 28, 2017.[11]

Her two-fight win streak earned Michieletto the chance to challenge Denise Kielholtz for the Bellator Flyweight Kickboxing title at Bellator Kickboxing 5 on April 8, 2017.[12] Kielholtz retained her title by unanimous decision.[13]

Michieletto faced Alessia Greco at Evolution Fight on July 29, 2017. She won the fight by unanimous decision.[14][15] After she beat Sud Siam Sor. Sumalee by unanimous decision on August 8, 2017, Michieletto was booked to face Federica Sbaraglia at Petrosyan Mania on October 14, 2017. She won the fight by a second-round technical knockout.[16]

Michieletto made her first WKU featherweight title defense against Elna Nilsson at Battle of Lund IX on November 18, 2017. She managed to win the fight by a split decision.[17]

Michieletto faced Irene Martens at Aspettando Petrosyan Mania on February 17, 2018, in her first fight of the year.[18] She won the fight by unanimous decision.[19] Michieletto then took part in the 2018 Fight Challenge featherweight tournament, held on March 10, 2018. She captured the tournament title after winning both her semifinal bout against Lorena Signetto and her final bout against Erika Vesan by unanimous decision.[20]

Martine Michieletto participated in the 2018 IFMA World Championships. She scored knockout wins over Lucia Krajčovič in the quarter-finals and Patricia Axling in the semifinals, both in the third round. In the finals of the 57 kg tournament she faced Anaëlle Angerville and won by a unanimous decision.[21][22]

Michieletto faced Gloria Peritore at Bellator Kickboxing 10 on July 14, 2018. She won the fight by unanimous decision.[23] Michieletto next faced Delphine Guénon at Petrosyanmania: Gold Edition on February 16, 2019.[24] She won the fight by unanimous decision.[25]

Michieletto made her first ISKA K-1 featherweight title defense against Veronica Vernocchi on the May 25, 2019, Oktagon event.[26] She won the fight by unanimous decision.[27] After retaining her championship, Michieletto faced Shanelle Dyer for the WMF Featherweight title at Evolution Fight on December 21, 2019.[28] She won the fight by unanimous decision.[29]

Michieletto made her second ISKA K-1 title defense against Patricia Axling at Road to Lion Fight: Sofokleus vs. Carrara on August 29, 2020.[30] She won the fight by unanimous decision.[31] Michieletto made her third ISKA K-1 title defense against Ella Maria Grapperhaus at Antares Fight Night 2 on July 9, 2022.[32] She won the fight by unanimous decision.[33]

ONE Championship

During ONE on TNT 4, Chatri Sityodtong announced that Michieletto would face former GLORY Super Bantamweight Champion Anissa Meksen in a strawweight kickboxing bout on May 28, 2021 at ONE Championship: Empower. The event featured the first ever all-female fight card in ONE Championship.[34] Michieletto was later replaced by Cristina Morales.[35]

Michieletto made her third ISKA K-1 World Featherweight title defense against Ella Maria Grapperhaus at Antares Fight Night on July 9, 2022.[36] She won the fight by unanimous decision.[37]

Michieletto faced Amber Kitchen at ONE Fight Night 11 on June 10, 2023.[38] She won the fight by unanimous decision.[39]

Michieletto was expected to make her fourth ISKA K-1 World Featherweight title defense against Anta Sanchez at OKTAGON on November 18, 2023.[40] She withdrew from the bout on November 2, after suffering an injury in training.[41]

Championships and accomplishments

Amateur

Professional

  • International Sport Karate Association
    • ISKA World K-1 Featherweight Championship (One time, current)[3]
  • World Kickboxing and Karate Union
    • WKU World Featherweight Muay Thai Championship (One time, former)[4]
      • One successful title defense[17]
  • World MuayThai Federation
    • WMF World Featherweight Muay Thai Championship (One time, current)[29]

Fight record

Professional Kickboxing Record
49 Wins (5 (T)KO's), 13 Losses, 5 Draw, 0 No Contest
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2023-06-10WinUnited Kingdom Amber KitchenONE Fight Night 11Bangkok, ThailandDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2022-07-09WinNetherlands Ella Maria GrapperhausAntares Fight Night 2Edolo, ItalyDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Defends the ISKA K-1 World Featherweight title.
2020-08-29WinSweden Patricia AxlingRoad to Lion Fight: Sofokleus vs. CarraraRosolini, ItalyDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Defends the ISKA K-1 World Featherweight title.
2020-01-02WinSpain Laura De BlasPetrosyanMania: Gold EditionMilan, ItalyDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2019-12-21WinEngland Shanelle DyerEvolution FightRosolini, ItalyDecision (Unanimous)53:00
For the WMF Featherweight title.
2019-05-25WinItaly Veronica VernocchiOktagonMonza, ItalyDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Defends the ISKA K-1 World Featherweight title.
2019-02-16WinFrance Delphine GuénonPetrosyanmania: Gold EditionMonza, ItalyDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2018-07-14WinItaly Gloria PeritoreBellator Kickboxing 10Rome, ItalyDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2018-03-10WinItaly Erika VesanFight Challenge, Tournament FinalCasale Monferrato, ItalyDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2018-03-10WinItaly Lorena SignettoFight Challenge, Tournament SemifinalCasale Monferrato, ItalyDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2018-02-17WinItaly Irene MartensAspettando Petrosyan ManiaMilan, ItalyDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2017-11-18WinSweden Elna NilssonBattle of Lund IXLund, SwedenDecision (Split)53:00
Defends the WKU Featherweight title.
2017-10-14WinItaly Federica SbaragliaPetrosyan ManiaMonza, ItalyTKO (Punches)2
2017-08-08WinThailand Sud Siam Sor. SumaleeChiag Mai Boxing StadiumChiang Mai, ThailandDecision (Unanimous)52:00
2017-07-29WinItaly Alessia GrecoEvolution FightRosolini, ItalyDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2017-04-08LossNetherlands Denise KielholtzBellator Kickboxing 5Torino, ItalyDecision (Unanimous)53:00
For the Bellator Kickboxing Flyweight title.
2017-01-28WinFrance Angelina PanzaThai Boxe ManiaTorino, ItalyDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2016-10-08WinHong Kong Nana TsangTafisa World GamesJakarta, IndonesiaDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2016-08-29LossThailand Saifah Sor SuparatThe Best of The Year: Thaphae Boxing StadiumChiang Mai, ThailandDecision (Split)52:00
2016-08-08WinThailand Sud Siam Sor. SumaleeMuay Real Thai FightChiang Mai, ThailandDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2016-03-13LossItaly Veronica VernocchiIron Fight Vol3: Muay Thai Time, Tournament FinalCogoleto, ItalyTKO (Doctor Stoppage)3
2016-03-13WinItaly Chiara VincisIron Fight Vol3: Muay Thai Time, Tournament SemifinalCogoleto, ItalyDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2016-01-30WinSpain Estela GarciaThai Boxe ManiaTorino, ItalyDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Wins the WKU Featherweight title.
2015-06-13WinSpain Maribel de SousaMuay Thai Time Vol. 2Cogoleto, ItalyDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Wins the ISKA K-1 World Featherweight title.
2015-05-07LossGermany Julia IrmenSteko's Fight NightGermanyDecision (Unanimous)102:00
For the WKU Full Contact World title.
2015-03-01WinItaly Chiara VincisTotal KombatMilan, ItalyTKO (Retirement)1
2014-12-14DrawItaly Michela GalliTrofeo Fight 1Forte dei Marmi, ItalyDecision (Split)33:00
2014-11-29WinNetherlands Vanessa De WaeleJesolo Fight NightJesolo, ItalyDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2014-11-09WinItaly Toulassi LeilaWFC World ChampionshipMilano, ItalyDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2014-11-08WinSpain Maria Garcia EspejoWFC World ChampionshipMilano, ItalyDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2014-10-19DrawItaly Sandy ManfrottoBorn To fightMilano, ItalyDecision (Split)33:00
2014-06-22WinItaly Alice GalliMilano, ItalyDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2014-05-18WinItaly Alice GalliFight in DiscoPinerolo, ItalyDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2014-04-27WinFrance Emilie SchaefferFull ContactMilano, ItalyDecision (Unanimous)32:00
2014-04-05WinItaly Maria CiraoloCoppa Italia Fight 1Milano, ItalyDecision (Unanimous)32:00
2013-12-08WinItaly Michela GalliPisa Abbraccia lo SportPisa, ItalyDisqualification13:00
2013-10-20WinItaly Michela SocciPitbull ArenaPisa, ItalyTKO22:30
2013-09-28WinFrance Miriam SabotGorizia Fight NightGorizia, ItalyDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2013-07-20WinFrance Perla BragagnoloWFCVinovo, ItalyDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Won the WFC European title.
2013-06-30WinNetherlands Martina MercinelliWFC The Right WayChieri, ItalyDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2013-06-01WinNetherlands Roxana GaalThai Boxe sotto le StelleChieri, ItalyDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2013-05-18LossFrance Jacqueline BerroudInternationaux de ThionvilleThionville, FranceDecision (Split)42:00
2013-03-24WinItaly Camilla TarozziVanzaghello, ItalyTKO11:14
2013-02-23LossItaly Miriam SabotFight WarriorsMilano, ItalyDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2012-12-15LossItaly Martina MoroCampione on the RingSwitzerlandDecision (Split)33:00
2012-11-24WinItaly Francesca LungiLow KickRovellasca, ItalyDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2012-LossItaly Martina MoroBest of The BestRovellasca, ItalyDecision53:00
For the Italian National Muay thai featherweight title.
2012-06-23DrawItaly Martina MercinelliImpetusPinerolo, ItalyDecision (Split)33:00
2012-06-09LossItaly Paola CappucciFight Night ValdarnoValdarno, ItalyTKO22:10
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes
Amateur Kickboxing Record
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2018-05-18WinFrance Anaëlle AngervilleIFMA World Championship -57 kg Tournament, FinalCancun, MexicoDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Wins the IFMA World 57 kg title.
2018-08-16WinSweden Patricia AxlingIFMA World Championship -57 kg Tournament, Semi-finalCancun, MexicoKO (Punches)3
2018-08-14WinSlovakia Lucia KrajčovičIFMA World Championship -57 kg Tournament, Quarter-finalCancun, MexicoKO (Punches)3
2016-06-05WinItaly Michela SocciCampionati Italiani Muay Thai Fight1Rimini, ItalyDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2015-11-WinFrance Samira BounharK1 Amateur World Championships, FinalTuscany, ItalyDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Wins the K-1 Amateur World 57 kg title.
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

References

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