The ONE Atomweight Women’s World Grand Prix quarter-finals went down on Friday in Singapore with UFC veteran Seo Hee Ham (24-8) getting the split decision win over Denice Zamboanga (8-1).<\/p>\n
The result provoked a wave of angry comments online<\/a> as fans voiced their disbelief at the decision. ONE Championship CEO, Chatri Sityodtong has said that the judges verdict is now under ‘formal review’ by the ONE competition committee.<\/p>\n The ONE boss has also said that he that he thinks Zamboanga won the bout.<\/p>\n \u201cI thought Denice Zamboanga edged out Seo Hee Ham for the victory in a super close fight,\u201d Chatri wrote in a Facebook post<\/a> on Saturday. \u201cWhile I disagree with the judges, I can understand why they scored the bout for Ham.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was a very close fight with Ham landing the cleaner, heavier punches with damage and Denice controlling the cage work, takedowns, and ground action. Despite the loss, I definitely want to see Denice vs Angela [Lee] for the world title,\u201d added the ONE boss. (H\/T SCMP MMA.<\/a>)<\/p>\n For her part, The former Rizin<\/a> and Road FC champion addressed made it absolutely clear that she felt she won. Speaking to the media after the fight, Ham said,<\/p>\n “I think she should go and study the rules first, because if she knows the rules from the start to the end, I believe she would agree I won the fight, so I don\u2019t know what to say.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI really don\u2019t understand why this is causing some controversy,\u201d Ham continued. \u201cJust look at our faces. Faces speak the result. I think if the fans would study more about ONE rules they might feel the same way.\u201d<\/p>\n Denice Zamboanga was HOT off the restart! #ONEEmpower<\/a> #WeAreONE<\/a> #ONEChampionship<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/1i6OKOub0o<\/a><\/p>\n — ONE Championship (@ONEChampionship) September 4, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n