Stamp to face 'idol' Lee at One X

Stamp to face 'idol' Lee at One X

Thai fighter Stamp Fairtex will face Angela Lee on March 26.
Thai fighter Stamp Fairtex will face Angela Lee on March 26.

Stamp Fairtex, who became One's first two-sport world champion, is a fighter who will do anything to make her dreams come true.

Stamp, who earned both the One women's atomweight Muay Thai and kickboxing world titles, is now on the hunt for a third -- the One women's atomweight world championship in MMA.

Her long-awaited opportunity comes at One X on March 26 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

The 10th anniversary event commemorates One's influence and contributions to martial arts and features a plethora of high-level action from start to finish.

The Thai takes on "Unstoppable" Angela Lee, a fighter who has her own lengthy list of accolades, including being the youngest woman to ever win a world title in MMA.

These accomplishments do not deter Stamp, however, as her eyes are still very much on the prize.

"Ever since I started fighting, I have been very motivated to reach my full potential. I want to be the first athlete in One Championship to win world titles in three different sports. My dream hasn't changed," said Stamp.

The No.1 contender has an 8-1 record in MMA and won her last three bouts.

While Stamp is world famous for her Muay Thai and kickboxing abilities, she defeated her most recent opponent Ritu Phogat via armbar in the second round.

Stamp knows, however, that Lee will be tougher opponent to pin down.

"We can't deny the fact that she's definitely better than me and knows more than me when it comes to grappling. She's a BJJ black belt, and that is something I am aware of," Stamp said of Lee.

"When we're in the circle, anything can happen, and we don't know how this fight will end. I will do my best to win."

In the end, the 2021 One Female MMA Athlete of the Year admires her opponent and wants to make it a good fight, not just for fans but because of how highly she views Lee.

In the meantime, catch all the action at One: Lights Out tomorrow on AIS Play beginning at 6pm, while Thairath TV32 will air a same-day delay of the event at 10.40pm.

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