Martyna Dominczak says defeat to Ekaterina Vandaryeva made her stronger: "That loss gave us a lot"

Polish striking specialist Martyna Dominczak found clarity through defeat, and sometimes that's exactly what championship journeys require.

The Glogow native absorbed a loss against Ekaterina Vandaryeva in their strawweight Muay Thai tiff during her sophomore outing under the ONE spotlight, competition.

Instead of looking at it as a setback, Dominczak used it as a stepping stone forward.

During her interview with ONE Championship, Dominczak explained how that defeat revealed the importance of competing at her optimal weight class, a lesson that's transformed her approach entirely.

"I lost against Ekaterina [Vandaryeva]. It was in the strawweight division, so it was a bigger weight category. That's why we made the decision to go to atomweight. I feel better here, more strong. I'm a similar size to the girls in the atomweight division. So that fight, that loss, gave us a lot," Martyna Dominczak shared.

Despite earning a second-round technical knockout victory over Nat Jaroonsak during her ONE debut at strawweight, which earned her a US$50,000 performance bonus, the Legion Glogow martial artist felt she'd fit the atomweight division better.

So far, her decision has proved to be spot on.

The 23-year-old bounced back into the winner's column against Yu Yau Pui at ONE Fight Night 29 this past March. She edged the Hong Kong-Chinese standout via split decision.

In July, she extended her win streak to two in a row with a three-round clinic in her atomweight Muay Thai battle against Mexican newcomer Cynthia Flores.

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Martyna Dominczak and Phetjeeja set for Bangkok showdown

At ONE Fight Night 38, Dominczak hopes to make it three wins in a row and close in on her world title dreams in ONE Championship.

The Polish warrior takes on reigning ONE atomweight kickboxing world champion 'The Queen' Phetjeeja in an atomweight Muay Thai tiff inside Bangkok's legendary Lumpinee Stadium.

Her clash against the fellow WMC World champion should produce non-stop action from bell to bell, or until either fighter gets the highlight-reel finish they have their radar locked on.

Martyna Dominczak brings a well-rounded arsenal into this fight, and her action-only style and savvy hands should prevent the Team Mehdi Zatout star from settling into a rhythm early.

She hopes her trademark style will prove to be the difference against the ever-dominant local favorite.

That said, Phetjeeja has faced fighters like Dominczak numerous times in the past, so she might not entirely be surprised by what her foe brings to the table.

The Thai has gone a perfect 7-0 in the world's largest martial arts organization with impressive wins over the likes of multi-time world champion Anissa Meksen and former two-sport ONE world champion Janet Todd.

More importantly, a win for either superstar in this high-stakes contest could position them for a shot at reigning ONE atomweight Muay Thai world champion Allycia Hellen Rodrigues.

Will it be Martyna Dominczak or Phetjeeja who comes out on top in this must-watch Muay Thai war? Share your predictions with us below!

North American fans with an active Amazon Prime Video subscription can catch all the action from ONE Fight Night 38: Andrade vs. Baatarkhuu live in U.S. primetime for free this Friday, December 5.