“He’s in My Way” – Liam Harrison Plans to “Blast” Katsuki Kitano “Straight Out Of” the Cage at ONE 167

Liam “Hitman” Harrison will soon return from an injury layoff and he’s determined to prove that he’s still at the top of his game.

This Friday, June 7, in North American primetime at ONE 167: Tawanchai vs. Nattawut II on Prime Video, the British superstar will square off with Katsuki “Bong” Kitano in an explosive bantamweight Muay Thai contest.

Set to go down at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, that bout will be Harrison’s first appearance since he came up short in his World Title bid against Nong-O Hama in August 2022.

“Hitman” sustained a serious knee injury in that fight, but after undergoing stem cell treatment earlier this year, he’s now back to full health and ready to remind fans why he’s one of the most electrifying athletes in all of combat sports.

He’s in for a stiff test against Kitano. The Japanese standout is a well-rounded striker who will come into this bout riding a seven-fight winning streak that includes an impressive promotional debut at ONE Friday Fights last October.

Liam Harrison reveals his gameplan

Despite his foe’s obvious talent and dangerous counter-striking abilities, Harrison plans to employ his trademark aggression and high-paced attack at ONE 167.

The Brit explained his gameplan against Kitano, “It looked like his elbows were dangerous and he was dangerous with his high kicks from the fight that I watched. But he looked like he struggled under pressure big time. 

“And that’s what I do. I come forward. I’m an aggressive pressure fighter. Obviously, I’m going to have to be on my guard. He’s not a mug, and he’s got quite a few good weapons, but I’m going to come, and I’m going to try and blast him straight out of there.”

Brimming with confidence, the three-time Muay Thai World Champion says he’s ready to pick up where he left off and continue his quest for 26 pounds of ONE Championship gold.

Kitano, says Harrison, is simply the next man in his way of that goal, “He’s a tough guy, and he’s a good name, he’s on a good winning streak, but he’s in my way. I wanna come back and show the fans that I’ve still got what it takes to hang at the top level.”