Denice Zamboanga is set to face Stamp Fairtex for the ONE atomweight MMA world title. Read about their history as teammates and their paths to the world title. Don’t miss the live broadcast of ONE 166: Qatar on March 1.
| Denice Zamboanga and Stamp Fairtex will face each other for the ONE atomweight MMA world title at ONE 166: Qatar on March 1.
| Zamboanga and Fairtex were former teammates and have maintained a friendly relationship.
| Zamboanga has had an epic two-fight rivalry with Ham Seo Hee, while Fairtex has fought for the world title twice.
| Zamboanga believes that this is the perfect time for her to fight for the world title.
| Don’t miss the live broadcast of ONE 166: Qatar on March 1.
Denice Zamboanga to Fight for ONE Atomweight MMA World Title
Filipino MMA star Denice Zamboanga is set to make history as she competes for her first-ever world title at ONE 166: Qatar on March 1. Her opponent will be her former teammate and friend, Stamp Fairtex.
Zamboanga and Fairtex trained together at a gym in Pattaya, Thailand, but have since gone their separate ways. Despite this, they have maintained a friendly relationship throughout their careers.
Both fighters have impressive professional records. Zamboanga, with a record of 10-2, engaged in a thrilling two-fight rivalry with South Korean challenger Ham Seo Hee. On the other hand, Fairtex, with a record of 11-2, fought for the world title twice and emerged victorious in her second attempt.
In an interview with The MMA Superfan on YouTube, Zamboanga shared her thoughts on her upcoming bout. She expects Fairtex to focus on improving her grappling skills, but also acknowledges her opponent’s improved striking and Muay Thai game.
Zamboanga believes that the time is right for her to fight for the world title. She sees this opportunity as the next logical step in her career and believes that ONE Championship has prepared her well for this moment.
Don’t miss the live broadcast of ONE 166: Qatar on March 1, available via global pay-per-view on watch.onefc.com.
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