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Denice Zamboanga

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Denice Zamboanga
BornDenice Zamboanga
(1997-01-14) 14 January 1997 (age 27)
Quezon City, Philippines
Other namesThe Menace
Lycan Queen
Height5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)
Weight115 lb (52 kg)
DivisionStrawweight (2017-2019)
Atomweight (2019–present)
StyleKarate, Taekwondo, Wrestling
Fighting out ofQuezon City, Philippines
Bangkok, Thailand (former)
TeamFairtex Gym (2019–2020)
Marrok Force MMA (2020–2022)
T-Rex MMA Training Center (2022–present)
TrainerDrex Zamboanga
Fritz Aldin Biagtan
Rank     Brown belt in Karate
     Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2017–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total12
Wins10
By knockout2
By submission3
By decision5
Losses2
By decision2
Notable relativesDrex Zamboanga (Brother)
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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Denice Zamboanga (pronounced [dəˈniːz: zɐmˈbwaŋga:]; born 14 January 1997) is a Filipino female mixed martial artist.[1] She is ranked #2 in the ONE Championship Women's Atomweight rankings.[2]

Background[edit]

Zamboanga was born and raised in Quezon City, Philippines, and her older brother, Drex, taught her and her three sisters the art of self-defense.[3][4] When she was 17 years old, she started training in taekwondo. She would later be called "The Menace."

Mixed martial arts career[edit]

Denice Zamboanga made her pro debut in January 2017 and won via knockout in 44 seconds.[5][6]

Zamboanga holds a professional MMA record of 10 wins and 2 losses.[7][8][9][10]

ONE Championship[edit]

Zamboanga joined ONE Championship in 2019 as an undefeated MMA fighter. She managed to maintain her perfect record by defeated her first three opponents in the Singapore based martial arts organization from 2019 to 2020.[11][12]

On December 6, 2019, Zamboanga made her ONE debut at ONE Championship: Mark Of Greatness, where she defeated Jihin Radzuan by unanimous decision.[13]

On February 28, 2020, Zamboanga defeated the heavy favorite Mei Yamaguchi by unanimous decision at ONE Championship: Fire & Fury. On August 28, 2020, she defeated Watsapinya Kaewkhong by submission at ONE Championship: A New Breed.[14][15][16][17]

ONE Women's Atomweight World Grand Prix[edit]

Zamboanga was one of the eight fighters selected to compete in the inaugural ONE Women's Atomweight Grand Prix.[18][19][20][21] She faced Seo Hee Ham in the Grand Prix quarter-finals at ONE: Empower on September 3, 2021.[22] She lost the bout via controversial split decision.[23][24]

Zamboanga was scheduled to rematch Seo Hee Ham at ONE: X on December 5, 2021.[25] However, the event was postponed on March 6, 2022 due to COVID-19 pandemic.[26] She lost the fight by unanimous decision.[27]

Post-Grand Prix[edit]

Zamboanga faced Lin Heqin on December 3, 2022, at ONE on Prime Video 5.[28] She won the fight via split decision and during her post-fight interview she called out her friend and former teammate Stamp Fairtex.[29]

Zamboanga faced Julie Mezabarba on April 22, 2023, at ONE Fight Night 9.[30] She won the bout via unanimous decision.[31] On June 16, 2023, it was announced that Mezabarba had tested positive for a banned substance in an in-competition drug test and she was suspended for 18 months, but she has already been released from the promotion.[32]

Zamboanga was scheduled to face Stamp Fairtex for the ONE Atomweight World Championship on March 1, 2024, at ONE 166.[33] However, the bout was moved to June so the fighters can take part in the start of an original docuseries production.[34] The bout was rescheduled on June 8, 2024, at ONE 167.[35] However on May 21, it was announced that Stamp was forced to withdraw due to serious knee injury.[36] Zamboanga now is expected to face Noelle Grandjean instead.[37]

Mixed martial arts record[edit]

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Noelle Grandjean ONE 167 June 8, 2024 Bangkok, Thailand
Win 10–2 Julie Mezabarba Decision (unanimous) ONE Fight Night 9 April 22, 2023 3 5:00 Bangkok, Thailand Mezabarba tested positive for a banned substance.
Win 9–2 Lin Heqin Decision (split) ONE on Prime Video 5 December 3, 2022 3 5:00 Pasay, Philippines
Loss 8–2 Ham Seo-hee Decision (unanimous) ONE: X March 26, 2022 3 5:00 Kallang, Singapore
Loss 8–1 Ham Seo-hee Decision (split) ONE: Empower September 3, 2021 3 5:00 Kallang, Singapore ONE Women's Atomweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
Win 8–0 Watsapinya Kaewkhong Submission (keylock) ONE: A New Breed August 28, 2020 1 3:33 Bangkok, Thailand
Win 7–0 Mei Yamaguchi Decision (unanimous) ONE: King of the Jungle February 28, 2020 3 5:00 Kallang, Singapore
Win 6–0 Jihin Radzuan Decision (unanimous) ONE: Mark of Greatness December 6, 2019 3 5:00 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Win 5–0 Cho Eun-bi TKO (punches) URCC Colossal September 29, 2018 2 N/A Manila, Philippines
Win 4–0 Kim Hye-sun Submission (armbar) URCC Bets 5 March 23, 2018 2 N/A Manila, Philippines Return to Strawweight.
Win 3–0 Yang Seo-woo Submission (rear-naked choke) Gleamon FC 2 January 20, 2018 1 3:09 Seoul, South Korea Atomweight debut.
Win 2–0 Coline Biron Decision (unanimous) SAFC 33 January 22, 2017 3 5:00 Manila, Philippines
Win 1–0 Paj Nut TKO (punches) SAFC 26 January 6, 2017 1 0:44 Manila, Philippines Strawweight debut.

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See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Denice "Lycan Queen" Zamboanga". ONE Championship – The Home Of Martial Arts. 20 November 2019. Retrieved 2021-07-23.
  2. ↑ "Rankings | ONE". www.onefc.com. Retrieved 2019-05-29.
  3. ↑ "MMA: Drex Zamboanga backs sister, says Lee should vacate ONE title". ABS-CBN News. 2020-10-15. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  4. ↑ "Drex Zamboanga eager to strut wares in ONE Championship debut". ESPN.com. 2020-08-26. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  5. ↑ "Bio | ONE". www.onefc.com. 5 December 2019. Retrieved 2020-11-25.
  6. ↑ "Denice Zamboanga battles ex-UFC fighter at ONE: Empower". GMA News Online. 16 March 2021. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  7. ↑ "ONE Atomweight World Grand Prix| ONE". www.onefc.com. 24 February 2021. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
  8. ↑ "ONE: Denice vows to 'prove them wrong' vs Ham". South China Morning Post. 2021-03-25. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  9. ↑ Giongco, Mark (2020-10-20). "Denice Zamboanga ready for her biggest challenge yet". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  10. ↑ "Denice Zamboanga has huge chip heading to ONE Atomweight GP". Tiebreaker Times. 2021-03-26. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  11. ↑ "The Sacrifices Denice Zamboanga Made To Become The Best| ONE". www.onefc.com. 5 December 2019. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  12. ↑ Altatis, Conan (2020-08-29). "Philippines' Denice Zamboanga earns 3rd ONE Championship win, submits Watsyapinya Kaewkhong at 'ONE: A New Breed' in Thailand". CONAN Daily. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  13. ↑ Bitter, Shawn (2020-08-27). "Weekly MMA Prospect Report: KSW, LFA, ONE Championship and More". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  14. ↑ "Lee: Zamboanga needs more work – The Manila Times". www.manilatimes.net. 8 October 2020. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  15. ↑ "Meng Bo wants Denice Zamboanga's spot in the rankings| ONE". ABS-CBN. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
  16. ↑ B, Zain; o99 (2021-04-22). "ONE Empower: Who is Denice Zamboanga?". FanSided. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  17. ↑ Altatis, Conan (2020-07-08). "Denice Zamboanga vs Stamp Fairtex at 'ONE: No Surrender' in Bangkok, Thailand?". CONAN Daily. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  18. ↑ "Denice Zamboanga eager to prove worth as title contender in Atomweight GP". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  19. ↑ "MMA: Denice Zamboanga faces stiff test vs Korean in ONE atomweight clash". ABS-CBN News. 2021-03-12. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  20. ↑ Morales, Luisa. "Denice Zamboanga favored to win ONE Atomweight Grand Prix". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  21. ↑ Cruz, Guilherme (2021-02-24). "ONE announces eight-woman grand prix to determine challenger for atomweight champion Angela Lee". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  22. ↑ Cruz, Guilherme (2021-08-16). "ONE Championship's all-women's card back on for next month". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  23. ↑ Anderson, Jay (2021-09-03). "ONE: Empower's Seo Hee Ham Successful in Promotional Debut". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-09-03.
  24. ↑ "Denice Zamboanga loses to Ham Seo-hee in controversial split decision". 4 September 2021.
  25. ↑ "Revenge! Denice Zamboanga gets Seo Hee Ham rematch". Asian MMA. 2021-09-30. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
  26. ↑ Taylor, Tom; Atkin, Nick (24 January 2022). "ONE Championship books Denice Zamboanga, Ham Seo-hee for rematch; reveals full Bad Blood line-up". scmp.com. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  27. ↑ Icasiano, Nissi (26 March 2022). "Seo Hee Ham tames Denice Zamboanga to claim victory at ONE X". tiebreakertimes.com.ph. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
  28. ↑ Staff (2022-11-08). "Denice Zamboanga faces Lin Heqin at ONE on Prime Video 5". Asian MMA. Retrieved 2022-11-08.
  29. ↑ Craig Pekios (2022-12-02). "Denice Zamboanga calls out friend Stamp Fairtex after a spectacular performance in Manila". sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
  30. ↑ Zeca Azeredo (2023-03-03). "ONE: Julie Mezabarba enfrenta filipina em busca de recuperação no peso-átomo". ge.globo.com. Retrieved 2023-03-04. Script error: The function "in_lang" does not exist.
  31. ↑ "ONE Fight Night 9 results: Haggerty KOs Nong-O to win title". South China Morning Post. 2023-04-22. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  32. ↑ "ONE Championship's Kairat Akhmetov and Julie Mezabarba suspended after failing drug tests". South China Morning Post. 2023-06-16. Retrieved 2023-06-17.
  33. ↑ "Stamp Fairtex makes first women's atomweight MMA world title defense against Denice Zamboanga at ONE 166: Qatar". ONE Championship – The Home Of Martial Arts. 2024-01-16. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
  34. ↑ "ONE Championship drops title fights from Qatar card, adds regional talent". South China Morning Post. 2024-02-21. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  35. ↑ "Stamp Fairtex faces Denice Zamboanga at ONE 167". Asian MMA. 2024-03-12. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
  36. ↑ Martin, Damon (2024-05-21). "Stamp Fairtex out of June fight, U.S. card after serious knee injury". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  37. ↑ Pattnaik, Krushna Prasad (2024-05-23). "Noelle Grandjean Replaces Injured Stamp Fairtex Against Denice Zamboanga at ONE 167". EssentiallySports. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
  38. ↑ Sherdog.com. "Denice Zamboanga". Sherdog. Archived from the original on 2021-03-26. Retrieved 2021-08-17. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)

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