After all, Seo has been some of the feared fighters in the division for greater than a decade, having terrorized opponents in her days competing in DEEP, Jewels, Road FC, Rizin FF, and the UFC.
But when Zamboanga and Seo meet in the Circle this May 28 at ONE: EMPOWER, the Filipina’s mentor at Marrok Force in Bangkok believes followers will likely be shocked and in awe with how she’s going to take residence the victory and rating a large upset.
“I’ve been working with Denice on a regular basis and she or he is so hungry and motivated to win this combat. I can really feel the thrill and confidence in her. This is an incredible combat and I consider followers will likely be very blissful to observe it,” mentioned William Aranguiz, Director for Mixed Martial Arts at Marrok Force in Bangkok.
“We developed a really strong coaching camp for her, designed with all the pieces she must beat Seo Hee Ham. Our total teaching employees has full confidence that she’s going to defeat Seo and transfer on to the subsequent spherical.”
Aranguiz is a former Chilean blended martial arts fighter who now guides the expertise at Marrok Force, together with Zamboanga and her older brother, fellow ONE Championship expertise, Drex. Aranguiz has been impressed by Zamboanga’s work ethic since becoming a member of the health club final 12 months, and believes she possesses the appropriate mindset required to succeed in immense success.
When her bout against Seo was introduced some time again, Aranguiz says they instantly went to work. Now they’re able to see the fruits of their labor and take out a extremely regarded foe.
“It was an extended and arduous 12 weeks of coaching since we acquired that decision to face the Korean, and Denice has made big strides as a martial artist. I’m personally excited to witness all of it come collectively on combat evening,” Aranguiz mentioned.
“Denice is only a totally different fighter proper now. We’ve actually remodeled her into an absolute beast. She is way more managed now, and we’ve tightened up her recreation lots. Her boxing and wrestling have improved tremendously.”
Aranguiz understands why followers are selecting Seo to win. Seo does have extra expertise than Zamboanga, and is the extra confirmed expertise. However, the Chilean star additionally feels followers will likely be stunned with how Zamboanga will be capable to deal with the South Korean puncher, with all of the instruments they’ve labored on in camp.
“I do know lots of followers are saying Seo Hee Ham is the favourite to win this, however we really feel in another way,” Aranguiz mentioned.
“I simply don’t see Denice as being the underdog. I do know Denice doesn’t really feel that means both. Denice is among the finest fighters in the world in the atomweight division, bar none. And now is her time to shine. She is the primary contender for a purpose.”
In the primary occasion of ONE: EMPOWER, reigning ONE Women’s Strawweight World Champion “The Panda” Xiong Jing Nan defends her world title against #2-ranked strawweight contender Michelle Nicolini. In the co-main occasion, six-time Kickboxing and Muay Thai World Champion Anissa “C18” Meksen makes her ONE Super Series debut against Martine “The Italian Queen” Michieletto.
Other first spherical matches in the ONE Women’s Atomweight World Grand Prix embrace a battle between #2-ranked contender Meng Bo and Brazilian newcomer Julie “Juju” Mezabarba, a rematch between #4-ranked Stamp Fairtex and #3-ranked Alyona Rassohyna, and Itsuki “Android 18” Hirata versus Alyse “Lil’ Savage” Anderson.
Aranguiz is assured Zamboanga will deal Seo a loss in her first combat in ONE Championship.
“Yes, she is a veteran in the combating recreation, and naturally, she has a great deal of expertise. But she’s by no means confronted an opponent like Denice, and I consider Denice has all of the instruments to beat her. We’ll be proper behind her to help her,” Aranguiz mentioned.
“Denice is going to shock the world on May 28.”
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