ONE Championship: Atomweight MMA banger between Itsuki Hirata and Ritu Phogat added to ONE 173 in Tokyo

One of the biggest combat sports events of the year, ONE 173: Superbon vs Noiri, just got even more stacked following the announcement of a three-round atomweight MMA battle.

On November 16, Japan's Itsuki 'Android 18' Hirata will fight in front of her hometown fans against Ritu 'The Indian Tigress' Phogat, inside Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.

Hirata hopes to continue her momentum for this quick turnaround after emerging victorious at ONE Friday Fights 120 earlier this month.

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The grappling specialist bucked a horrid three-fight slide and notched a satisfying unanimous decision victory over India's Arti Khatri.

Hirata returned to form against the ONE newcomer, sticking to her judo-based grappling to take the fight to the mats. From there, the 26-year-old employed heavy top pressure and punishing ground and pound to dictate the tempo of the match.

Now back on the right track, Hirata is eager to reclaim her status as a potential world title challenger in the women's 115-pound ranks.

However, Phogat also has redemption in her sights. The Commonwealth wrestling gold medalist's comeback fight last February didn't go to plan, as she got submitted by 'Zombie' Ayaka Miura.

'The Indian Tigress' also wants to snap her three-fight skid, and will seek vengeance at Hirata's expense at ONE 173.