Itsuki Hirata talks training in the USA × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout MMA ONE Championship News The beach every weekend - Itsuki Hirata on her experience training in the United States By Timothy Wheaton Modified 22 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share [Photo Credit: ONE Championship] Itsuki Hirata Japanese Judoka Itsuki Hirata has been getting prepared stateside for her ONE on Prime Video 1 fight, training out of the legendary Serra-Longo Fight Team to ready herself for battle against China's Lin Heqin. While training in New York, 'Android 18' discussed some of her favorite places to visit while living there. In an interview with ONE Championship, the 22-year-old said: "I love to chill on the beach and go to the beach every weekend. My gym in New York is close to Times Square, so I always walked to Times Square after practice and took the train to go home. I felt that Times Square is like a more crowded version of Shibuya in Tokyo." Those comments are understandable because, after all, who doesn't love Times Square and the beach? According to Hirata, the best of both of these places is the ambiance and atmosphere. "Yes, the atmosphere is good! And everyone is very positive and seems to be living life." Hirata has completed her time training in America and will soon be flying for her fight in Singapore, where she will face 'MMA Sister' Lin Heqin at ONE on Prime Video 1: Moraes vs. Johnson II. The event is set to be broadcast live from the Singapore Indoor Stadium and airs at US primetime via Amazon Prime Video on August 26. ONE Championship@ONEChampionshipIppons all day for Itsuki Hirata! ? @_itsuki_h_ #ONEEmpower #WeAreONE #ONEChampionship18418Ippons all day for Itsuki Hirata! ? @_itsuki_h_ #ONEEmpower #WeAreONE #ONEChampionship https://t.co/oRuHKE6MBU Why did Itsuki Hirata train at Serra-Longo Judo expert Itsuki Hirata was undefeated in ONE Championship, sporting a perfect 5-0 record, before suffering defeat this year. Against Jihin Radzuan, she suffered a close-fought decision loss, marking the first of her career. Wanting to make a huge impression in her comeback fight, she moved her training stateside to train at the Serra-Longo gym. The gym has trained fighters like Aljamain Sterling and Chris Weidman, among others. In an interview with ONE, she explained that she wanted to prepare for this fight academy because it would help specifically against taller and longer striker Lin Heqin. “I'm training so hard that I can handle being hit by [powerful] shots while I’m working on developing my ground and striking skills every day.” The 22-year-old also noted that she wants to improve her overall game for future endeavors in the ONE atomweight division. Speaking to Combat Press, Itsuki Hirata said: “There are many athletes with a long reach, height, and many female athletes. I’m going to compete against non-Japanese athletes, so let’s go train abroad and challenge the people I’ve never experienced." 'Android 18' will look to bounce back after her only career loss when she faces Heqin on August 26.ONE Championship@ONEChampionshipItsuki Hirata’s got the SQUEEZE @_itsuki_h_ #WeAreONE #ONEChampionship16816Itsuki Hirata’s got the SQUEEZE @_itsuki_h_ #WeAreONE #ONEChampionship https://t.co/gmeVmF4rJN Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Harvey Leonard × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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