Zamboanga settles score with Ham in ONE rematch

DENICE Zamboanga will finally settle her score with Seo Hee Ham in a rematch in ONE Championship’s 10th year anniversary show, ONE X, on March 26, 2022 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore.

Zamboanga lost to Ham via a controversial split decision in the quarterfinals of the ONE Women’s Atomweight Grand Prix in the all-women show, ONE: Empower, on Sept. 3, 2021 in Singapore.

The 25-year-old Zamboanga looked like she was ahead on the scorecards but two of the judges thought differently and gave the fight to Ham, a former UFC fighter.

ONE Championship chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong had the controversial fight reviewed by the competition committee, but the latter upheld the decision of the judges.

“I can’t explain the excitement! This is what I have been waiting for even after our first fight,” said Zamboanga in statement. “I’m okay now and I’ve moved on from that decision. I’m using that to push myself to train more.”

Ham advanced to the semifinals but was forced to pull out due to an injury. Julie Mezabarba took her place and fought eventual Grand Prix winner Stamp Fairtex.

Zamboanga is eager to prove herself that she really was the winner of the first fight. The winner of the rematch will face the winner of the championship fight between ONE women’s atomweight queen Angela Lee and Stamp in the main event of ONE X.

“This fight is really important for me because all of the athletes here dream to become a champion. And I can say that this match will be a stepping stone for me to finally be given a chance to challenge the champion,” said the No. 2 ranked atomweight Zamboanga.

“You will see how much I have improved since the last time I fought inside the ONE Circle. I can’t put it into words, but you will see the leveled up version of me: one who is more feisty and will definitely be eyeing for a finish.”

Zamboanga is 8-1 with a 38 percent submission rate, while the 34-year-old Ham is 24-8 with a 17 percent knockout rate.

Also slated in the show is a special rules super fight between former UFC flyweight king Demetrious Johnson against One Muay Thai flyweight champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon.

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