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India's MMA sensation Asha Roka is inspired by Ritu Phogat, wants to build story as impactful as hers

Singapore [Singapore], May 13 (ANI): Indian Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sensation Asha Roka said that she is inspired by Indian wrestler and mixed martial artist Ritu Phogat and she wants to build a story as impactful as hers.

ANI May 13, 2022 17:52 IST googleads

ONE 157: Petchmorakot vs. Vienot will broadcasts live from Singapore Indoor Stadium on May 20. (Photo- ONE Championship)

Singapore [Singapore], May 13 (ANI): Indian Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sensation Asha Roka said that she is inspired by Indian wrestler and mixed martial artist Ritu Phogat and she wants to build a story as impactful as hers.
Her words come before her bout with United States' Alyse Anderson at ONE 157: Petchmorakot vs. Vienot, which broadcasts live from the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Friday, May 20. The two atom weights look to secure their first victory on the stage.
"I have truly been inspired by Ritu Phogat and want to build a story as impactful as hers. The ONE Championship stage is just the beginning of the dream I have cradled for myself. I have my eyes set on the ONE Atomweight World Title and I will not settle for less. As I write my legacy, I will ensure that I become India's youngest invincible MMA athlete," she said.
ONE Championship™ (ONE) has announced the complete lineup for ONE 157: Petchmorakot vs. Vienot.
In the main event, reigning ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion Petchmorakot Petchyindee of Thailand puts his belt on the line against Jimmy Vienot of France.
In the co-main event, reigning ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Champion Prajanchai PK. Saenchai of Thailand defends his strap against #1-ranked contender Joseph Lasiri of Italy.
Also at ONE 157, the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix kicks off with a star-studded quarterfinal round. On the main card, ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon of Thailand faces an exciting promotional newcomer in the UK's Jacob Smith, while the former divisional king and #1-ranked Jonathan Haggerty of the United Kingdom takes on Brazil's Walter Goncalves. On the lead card, #2-ranked Superlek Kiatmoo9 of Thailand battles Japan's Taiki Naito, while Cyprus' Savvas Michael locks horns with Amir Naseri of Malaysia and Iran.
In addition, the ONE 157 main card features two submission grappling dream matches, as the Ruotolo brothers make their highly anticipated promotional debuts against a pair of bona fide grappling superstars. Kade Ruotolo faces former ONE Lightweight World Champion Shinya Aoki, while Tye Ruotolo takes on former ONE Featherweight World Title challenger Garry Tonon.
The main card airs live on 20 May at 8:30 p.m. SGT/8:30 a.m. ET, immediately following the lead card, which kicks off at 6 p.m. SGT/6 a.m. ET. Check your local listings for the global broadcast in over 150 countries. The full event will be available on Watch.ONEFC.com, the ONE Super App, and ONE Championship on YouTube (some regions excluded).
*Bouts and timing are subject to change.
MAIN CARD
5/20, 8:30PM SGT
ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Championship
(C) Petchomorakot Petchyindee vs. Jimmy Vienot
Featherweight: 145 LBS - 155 LBS
ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Championship
(C) Prajanchai PK.Saenchai vs. (1) Jospeh Lasiri
Strawweight: 115 LBS - 125 LBS
ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix Quarterfinal
(C) Rodtang Jitmuangnon vs. Jacob Smith
Flyweight: 125 LBS - 135 LBS
Submission Grappling
Garry Tonon vs. Tye Ruotolo
Lightweight: 155 LBS - 170 LBS
Mixed Martial Arts
Marcus "Buchecha" Almeida vs. Hugo Cunha
Heavyweight: 225 LBS - 265 LBS
Submission Grappling
Shinya Aoki vs. Kade Ruotolo
Lightweight: 155 LBS - 170 LBS
ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix Quarterfinal
(1) Jonathan Haggerty vs. Walter Goncalves
Flyweight: 125 LBS - 135 LBS
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LEAD CARD
5/20, 6:00PM SGT
Kickboxing
Rade Opacic vs. Guto Inocente
Heavyweight: 225 LBS - 265 LBS
Mixed Martial Arts
Asha Roka vs. Alyse Anderson
Atomweight: 105 LBS - 115 LBS
ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix Quarterfinal
(2) Superlek Kiatmoo9 vs. Taiki Naito
Flyweight: 125 LBS - 135 LBS
ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix Quarterfinal
Savvas Michael vs. Amir Naseri
Flyweight: 125 LBS - 135 LBS
Kickboxing
Davit Kiria vs. Mohammed Boutasaa
Featherweight: 145 LBS - 155 LBS
Mixed Martial Arts
Nat "Wondergirl" Jaroonsak vs. Zeba Bano
Strawweight: 115 LBS - 125 LBS
ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix Alternate
(3) Panpayak Jitmuangnon vs. Josue Cruz
Flyweight: 125 LBS - 135 LBS
ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix Alternate
Sherzod Kabutov vs. Denis Puric
Flyweight: 125 LBS - 135 LBS
Mixed Martial Arts
Elipitua Siregar vs. Robin Catalan
Strawweight: 115 LBS - 125 LBS. (ANI)

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