ONE Championship showcased Itsuki Hirata’s skills and showmanship from his win against Nyrene Crowley.
After winning his first two fights with ONE, Hirata cemented himself as a prospect to watch. In February 2020, the Japanese-born fighter made her third appearance in the Circle against Crowley. ‘Android 18’ was confident throughout the fight, leading to a third-round TKO and post-fight celebration.
ONE recently reposted the highlights on Instagram with the caption reading:
“Is Itsuki Hirata UNTOUCHABLE 😳 or will Ham Seo Hee show you who’s boss when they face off at ONE Fight Night 8 on Prime Video? 🤔 @_itsuki_h_”
Watch Itsuki Hirata defeat Nyrene Crowley below:
Hirata extended her undefeated promotional record to 4-0 by defeating Alyse Anderson in September 2021. The streak ended in her fifth fight when Jihin Radzuan emerged victorious via split decision.
Five months later, ‘Android 18’ bounced back with a unanimous decision win against Lin Heqin, setting up a potential number one contender’s matchup against Ham Seo Hee at ONE Fight Night 8 on Prime Video.
Itsuki Hirata Shows Appreciation For ONE Championship Giving Him Another Shot At Atomweight
Itsuki Hirata vs. Ham Seo Hee was initially scheduled for November 2022. Unfortunately, Hirata lost weight and did not hydrate, leading to the fight being rescheduled.
The elite atomic weights will now meet on March 24 at ONE Fight Night 8. during an interview with A championship‘Android 18’ had this to say about getting another shot at atomic weight:
“When I received an offer for this fight, I was full of appreciation for everything… I really appreciate that ONE Championship gave me a chance again.”
Atomweight world champion Angela Lee recovers from the tragic death of her younger sister Victoria Lee, so it is unclear when he plans to fight again. As a result, the winner of Hirata vs. Ham could be fighting for an undisputed title shot or an interim title shot. Before worrying about what’s next, each fighter is focused on his elite opponent.
Hirata vs. Ham falls inside the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore. In the main event of ONE Fight Night 8, Rodtang Jitmuangnon looks to become a dual-sport world champion by capturing the flyweight kickboxing title against Superlek Kiatmoo9. The event can be viewed live and for free by Prime Video subscribers in North America.
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