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

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][3]

Background

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.[4][5] When she was 17 years old, she started training in taekwondo. She would later be called "The Menace."

Mixed martial arts career

Denice Zamboanga made her pro debut in January 2017 and won via knockout in 44 seconds.[6][7]

Zamboanga holds a professional MMA record of 10 wins and 2 losses.[8][9][10][11]

ONE Championship

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.[12][13]

On December 6, 2019, Zamboanga made her ONE debut at ONE Championship: Mark Of Greatness, where she defeated Jihin Radzuan by unanimous decision.[14]

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.[15][16][17][18]

ONE Atomweight Grand Prix

Zamboanga was one of the eight fighters selected to compete in the inaugural ONE Women's Atomweight Grand Prix.[19][20][21][22] She faced Seo Hee Ham in the Grand Prix quarter-finals at ONE Championship: Empower on September 3, 2021.[23] She lost the bout via controversial split decision.[24][25]

Seo Hee Ham rematch

Zamboanga was scheduled to rematch Seo Hee Ham at ONE: X on December 5, 2021.[26] Their rematch was later postponed for ONE Championship: X on March 6, 2022.[27] She lost the fight by unanimous decision.[28]

Post-Grand Prix

Zamboanga faced Lin Heqin on December 3, 2022, at ONE on Prime Video 5.[29] She won the fight via split decision and during her post-fight interview she called out her friend and former teammate Stamp Fairtex.[30]

Zamboanga faced Julie Mezabarba on April 22, 2023, at ONE Fight Night 9.[31] She won the bout via unanimous decision.[32]

ONE Atomweight World Title

Zamboanga was scheduled to challenge her former teammate Stamp Fairtex for the ONE Atomweight World Title at ONE 166 on March 1, 2024 at the Lusail Sports Arena in Qatar. However, the bout was moved to June so the fighters can take part in the start of an original docuseries production.[33]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
12 matches 10 wins 2 losses
By knockout 2 0
By submission 3 0
By decision 5 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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 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 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
Win 3–0 Yang Seo-woo Submission (rear-naked choke) Gleamon FC 2 January 20, 2018 1 3:09 Seoul, South Korea
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

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See also

References

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  2. ^ "Rankings | ONE". www.onefc.com. Retrieved 2019-05-29.
  3. ^ "Denice Zamboanga hailed as one of the best fighters in ONE Championship". Manila Bulletin. 2021-01-02. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  4. ^ "MMA: Drex Zamboanga backs sister, says Lee should vacate ONE title". ABS-CBN News. 2020-10-15. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  5. ^ "Drex Zamboanga eager to strut wares in ONE Championship debut". ESPN.com. 2020-08-26. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  6. ^ "Bio | ONE". www.onefc.com. 5 December 2019. Retrieved 2020-11-25.
  7. ^ "Denice Zamboanga battles ex-UFC fighter at ONE: Empower". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  8. ^ "ONE Atomweight World Grand Prix| ONE". www.onefc.com. 24 February 2021. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
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  12. ^ "The Sacrifices Denice Zamboanga Made To Become The Best| ONE". www.onefc.com. 5 December 2019. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
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  14. ^ Bitter, Shawn (2020-08-27). "Weekly MMA Prospect Report: KSW, LFA, ONE Championship and More". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  15. ^ "Lee: Zamboanga needs more work – The Manila Times". www.manilatimes.net. 8 October 2020. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
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  23. ^ Cruz, Guilherme (2021-08-16). "ONE Championship's all-women's card back on for next month". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  24. ^ Anderson, Jay (2021-09-03). "ONE: Empower's Seo Hee Ham Successful in Promotional Debut". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-09-03.
  25. ^ "Denice Zamboanga loses to Ham Seo-hee in controversial split decision". 4 September 2021.
  26. ^ "Revenge! Denice Zamboanga gets Seo Hee Ham rematch". Asian MMA. 2021-09-30. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
  27. ^ 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.
  28. ^ Icasiano, Nissi (26 March 2022). "Seo Hee Ham tames Denice Zamboanga to claim victory at ONE X". tiebreakertimes.com.ph. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
  29. ^ Staff (2022-11-08). "Denice Zamboanga faces Lin Heqin at ONE on Prime Video 5". Asian MMA. Retrieved 2022-11-08.
  30. ^ Craig Pekios (2022-12-02). "Denice Zamboanga calls out friend Stamp Fairtex after a spectacular performance in Manila". sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
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