Ayaka Miura is finally ready to feast on championship gold. The fighter known as “Zombie” will challenge reigning ONE Women’s Atomweight MMA World Champion Denice “The Menace” Zamboanga at ONE 173 on November 16. The high-stakes title bout airs from Tokyo’s iconic Ariake Arena, giving the Japanese submission specialist a golden opportunity to capture her first ONE Championship belt in front of her home crowd.
Miura’s Redemption Journey Leads To Tokyo Title Shot
The 34-year-old’s path to this moment has been marked by both heartbreak and resilience. Miura suffered an unfortunate setback three years ago, falling short against Xiong Jing Nan at strawweight in her first ONE World Title bid.