Denice Zamboanga vacates ONE Women’s Atomweight Championship for motherhood

Denice Zamboanga announced her decision to vacate the ONE Women’s Atomweight MMA World Championship following the birth of her child. In a social media post, Zamboanga expressed her desire to embrace motherhood and not hold up her division. She stated this choice, made after careful reflection, is a pause in her fighting career rather than a farewell. Zamboanga, who made history as the first Filipina to win an MMA World Title, plans to return to MMA competition in the future. Her decision comes after a successful run that included winning the interim title and being elevated to undisputed champion.

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