“I’ll Be the New ‘Unstoppable’” – Stamp Fairtex Aims to Add Some Flair to a ‘Boring’ Atomweight Division

Published 03/19/2022, 11:38 AM EDT

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Stamp Fairtex feels that it is about time the ONE atomweight division undergoes a fresh new start, and she wants to be that very athlete who kickstarts that shift of power.

The Thai striking superstar goes to war against longtime division queen “Unstoppable” Angela Lee in the main event of ONE X on Saturday, 26 March.

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She plans to make the most of her golden opportunity against the United MMA and Evolve MMA fighter, who she reckons has been the division champion for too long.

“It’s been so long that Angela Lee has held her championship that it’s getting boring in the weight class. It’s time for a change. It’s time for a new champion. I’ll be the new ‘Unstoppable’,” the 24-year-old shared.

“My first goal was to achieve the kickboxing belt, followed by the Muay Thai belt. And I would also like to be the MMA Champion, for which I need to beat Angela Lee. It’s only a step away for me to win the MMA belt then I will be the only one in history to own belts in three sports.”

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The historic third world title in a different discipline has been on the top of her priority list ever since the striking phenom transitioned into the all-encompassing sport. However, Stamp understands that it won’t be a walk in the park.

What did Stamp Fairtex say about fighting Angela Lee?

Stamp has looked up to Lee’s skillset since she turned professional in MMA, she knows that despite the world champion’s long break, the Hawaii-based athlete remains a dangerous opponent.

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“I personally think that when Angela Lee got pregnant, her body stopped functioning for fighting for two years. This is like a new beginning for her body in every aspect. For training and strength, I think those will be decreased, but I think her skills are still intact,” she pointed out.

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“I see it as such an honor to fight her, and I’m really glad that once in my life I get to fight my idol. I see myself as an underdog, but I am now ready to get in the Circle and fight Angela Lee for the belt, and I will give my best attempt.”

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