“You Will Be Back”- Itsuki Hirata Gets Backed by Fight Fans to Return Stronger From the ONE 167 Loss as She Contemplates Her MMA Future

ONE167: Tawanchai vs Nattawut II wasn’t all about knockouts and Championship glory. While the event saw plenty of hard-hitting action, there are always two sides of the coin – for every glorious win, there is a heartbreaking loss. Such is the case for Japanese star Itsuki “Android 18” Hirata.

After months of grueling training, she fell to Victoria “Vick” Souza by submission in the first round. What made the loss sting even more was the fact that it was her third straight defeat. These losses have clearly weighed on the Japanese MMA star to consider leaving the sport altogether.

In a lengthy Instagram post, “Android 18”  opened up about her struggles. In the emotional post, Hiarta expressed her gratitude to her supporters, writing, “Thank you. I’m sorry that I couldn’t deliver value to everyone who always supports me.” She continued, “And above all, thank you for letting me stand there on a wonderful day.“

Itsuki Hirata went on to say, “Thank you for all your support.@yodchatri @onechampionship @onechampjp. I’ve been losing a lot lately, and I think it’s up to me what to do with this, I wanted to run away from here and quit. It might take some time for me to recover, but I’ll think again if I can end up like this. Thank you for always supporting me I am loved”

Meanwhile, Hirata’s heartfelt message struck a chord with many MMA fans and personalities. It sparked a conversation about perseverance and mental health in the grueling world of combat sports. Some offered her words of encouragement, urging her not to give up on herself. Others echoed her need for a break, suggesting she take time to recover and come back stronger.

Fans back Hirata to bounce back stronger after ONE 167 loss

Athletes facing setbacks know their biggest cheerleaders are often the fans. These supporters are like constant force, quick to rally behind their favorites. Itsuki Hirata is experiencing that love firsthand. After her recent loss, fans haven’t wasted a beat in showering her with support and urging her to keep fighting.

Case in point, a fan cheering on Itsuki Hirata perfectly captures the unwavering loyalty fans have for her. Their comment, “Everybody has a bad day. Still rooting for you Android 18!” exemplifies this dedication. Even perfectly captures the unwavering loyalty fans have for Harata. Even respected sportswriter Nic Atkins couldn’t resist expressing his support for Hirata. He commented, “ You’ll be back, Itsuki. Keep working hard, and the rewards will come.” Atkin’s message underscores the importance of persistence when facing adversity in the world of athletics.

Meanwhile, another fan stepped up to show appreciation for Itsuki Hirata’s efforts. Their comment read, “Champion of Hearts! You came in and tried, nobody can ask for more.” Another fan chimed in with similar encouragement, offering words of support and telling Hirata to keep his chin up. He commented, ” Keep your head up! You have many loyal fans who support you!”

Additionally, the post also caught the attention of a famous BJJ player and actor Thambo Andrew Rametsei, who left a lengthy comment for the 24-year-old Japanese athlete, Hirata. Their message offered encouragement: “You got this Android 18! Losing is part of life. We learn the most about ourselves from losing. Take a breather. Reflect and whatever choice you make know that we support you.”

Furthermore, fans weren’t the only ones impressed by Hirata’s performance. The post also caught the eye of  Thambo Andrew Rametsei, a renowned BJJ player and actor. This celebrity fan left a lengthy comment for the 24-year-old Japanese athlete Hirata, Offering words of encouragement., “You got this Android 18! Rametsi wrote. “Losing is part of life. We learn the most about ourselves from losing. Take a breather. Reflect and whatever choice you make know that we support you”. The outpouring of support continued even after these comments.

Meanwhile, with Itsuki Hirata taking a break, fans can only hope for a swift recovery. We’ll eagerly await her return to the ring, stronger and more determined than ever.