“Love them both” - Fans’ hearts torn in two for impending world title unification bout between Stamp Fairtex, Denice Zamboanga

Fans are excited to see Stamp Fairtex and Denice Zamboanga in an atomweight MMA unifcation bout. Some, however, feel torn that the two friends and well-loved fighters have to go through it.

Zamboanga claimed the interim atomweight belt with a second-round TKO of fellow contender Alyona Rassohyna in their title match at ONE Fight Night 27 on Jan. 10 at the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Stamp was at ringside to witness her former training partner add her name to the roster of ONE world champions.

ONE Championship shared a split video on Instagram of 'The Menace' finishing off Rassohyna and the Thai supertar reacting impressed with the win.

Fans shared varying thoughts on an impending unification bout between Stamp and Zamboanga, including how it is going to be difficult to choose between the two, in the comments section.

Below are what some of them wrote:

"I love them both!!" a fan said.

Torn between Stamp and Denice Zamboanga

"Now Stamp and Denise will be beating each other to be champion," another user pointed out.

Stamp vs Zamboanga for the undisputed title

Some fans are rooting for Stamp:

Stamp in their minds

Then there were others who want Zamboanga to win:

Philippines, represent! Zambonaga for the win.

ONE Championnship held an interim bout for the atomweight belt as reigning divisional queen Stamp continues to be out because of the knee injury she suffered in training last year.

Replay of ONE Fight Night 27 is available on demand to North American fans with an active Amazon Prime Video subscription.

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Stamp praises Denice Zamboanga following her win at ONE Fight Night 27

While they are going to be opponents in the not-so-distant future in a unification bout, it did not stop ONE atomweight world champion Stamp Fairtex from praising newly minted interim champion Denice Zamboanga following her impressive TKO win at ONE Fight Night 27.

The Thai superstar shared her thoughts on the win of friend and former training partner Zamboanga over Alyona Rassohyna in an interview with combat sports journalist Nick Atkin of the Bangkok Post, highlighting the Filipino champion's improved form and game.

She said:

"She has a really good body. She's really fit and her boxing is really good, and ground game is good."

Check out the full interview below:

There is no word yet on when Stamp will be making her return to action from knee injury but she has made significant progress in her recovery and is expected to be back this year.