Former India wrestler Ritu Phogat will take on kick-boxing world champion Stamp Fairtex, who is also a former Muay Thai world champion, in the ONE Women's Atomweight World Grand Prix Championship MMA Final on December 3. (More Sports News)
Phogat, ranked fourth, says she is leavi🌠ng no stone unturned in preparing for her upcoming bout in the 48kg category at the Singapꦦore Indoor Stadium.
"India has never had a female MMA champion in the past an♔d now I have the power to change the narrative and place an Indian woman on the global MMA stage. I will try my best to make India proud," said Phogat in a release.
Muay Thai is also a form of martial arts whi🦂ch originated in Thailand, and is sometimes called "art of eight limbs".
"I've been focused on the 𓂃finals for a very long time and I've trained for countless hours for ⛦the past two years."
Her opponent, Fairtex, is widely reg♌arded as the most dangerous striker in the atomweight division.
Phogat, 27, said her wrestling experience will g𓆏ive he𝔍r advantage over her Thai rival.
"Stamp is definitely a formidable opponent but she doesn't have the kind 🔥of wrestling experience♓ and background that I have built over the last seven years. I am certain that my superior wrestling background will give me an edge," she said.
🍒"Also, I've been training extensively and pushing through my wins and my losses, and I plan to make 3rd December an extraordinary match in MMA history. My improved striking capability and game plan will be on display for everyone to see inside the circle.&ღquot;
