ONE 171: Qatar: Ritu Phogat says she has spared no effort for Ayaka Miura war in Qatar: "The preparation is in full swing"

Indian MMA star Ritu Phogat is scheduled to face the number three-ranked atomweight MMA contender Ayaka Miura at ONE 171: Qatar on Feb. 20 inside the Lusail Sports Arena.

Both athletes are on a contrasting streak right now, with Ritu Phogat experiencing a two-fight skid while Miura rides hot three-fight consecutive wins since moving down to the 115-pound weight class.

Ahead of their showdown, 'The Indian Tigress' was interviewed by ONE Championship and said she was preparing well for this pivotal fight.

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According to Phogat, she maintained her work ethic much like her previous fight camps, as she told the world's largest martial arts organization:

"The preparation for this match is just like the previous ones. I'm working hard, and the preparation is in full swing."

The former three-time Indian National wrestling champion absorbed back-to-back submission defeats at the hands of Stamp Fairtex in December 2021 and Tiffany Teo in September 2022.

But the 30-year-old contender looks to put those setbacks behind her and get a win over 'Zombie', as a victory could earn her a spot in the division's top five rankings.

Ritu Phogat vows to produce an outstanding performance against Ayaka Miura at ONE 171: Qatar

Ritu Phogat is now ready and locked in for his impending clash with the surging Japanese contender, and she even promised her fans that a better version of herself will be witnessed on fight night.

Phogat mentioned this during the same talk with the promotion, as she proclaimed:

"I would tell all my fans that 'The Indian Tigress' is going to make a strong comeback. Keep your love and support alive. I promise you, everyone will witness a new Indian Tigress."

Fans can watch all the action at ONE 171: Qatar on Feb. 20 via watch.onefc.com. The stacked card will take place inside the Lusail Sports Arena.

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