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Sawada Eyes ONE Title & Top Fighters
18 Jan
Summary
- Chihiro Sawada aims to win the ONE women's atomweight title.
- She desires fights against top contenders like Zamboanga and Fairtex.
- Sawada fights Natalie Salcedo on January 23 in Bangkok.
Chihiro Sawada harbors a strong ambition to capture the ONE women's atomweight MMA world title. Her aspirations extend beyond just holding the belt; Sawada aims to test her skills against the very best competitors in the organization, specifically mentioning former titleholder Denice Zamboanga and the current contender Stamp Fairtex.
The 28-year-old fighter is scheduled to return to the ONE ring on January 23, facing undefeated American Natalie Salcedo. This atomweight bout will take place at ONE Fight Night 39 in Bangkok, Thailand, broadcast live in U.S. primetime. North American viewers can access the event free on Amazon Prime.
Sawada's career trajectory has been significantly shaped by Japanese MMA legend Megumi Fujii. Fujii's tutelage in wrestling and jiu-jitsu during Sawada's youth instilled a dream of achieving stardom, a dream she now pursues within the global martial arts organization.
