Nicole Chua To Be Singapore’s First Female MMA Fighter

[Conqueror]

Nicole Chua to be Singapore’s first female MMA fighter

Nicole Chua is set to become Singapore's first ever professional female Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter when she makes her debut in the ONE Fighting Championship on 31 March at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

The 27-year-old was unveiled on Tuesday at a press conference and will be competing against some of the region's top fighters.

While Chua's MMA debut will create history in the sport, it is her full-time occupation that will truly surprise many.



A full-time accountant by day, the diminutive and sweet looking girl switches from numbers to punches after work, following a strict training schedule with only one rest day per week.

"I train six days a week for around four to six hours a day. So the gym is like a second home to me," said Chua, whose foundation is in Muay Thai.

With most of her time spent in the gym doing a sport that continues to be a stereotype among females, Chua admitted having sacrificed time with her loved ones and friends to focus on her preparations for the competition.

"My friends and family understand my passion. Of course I have to sacrifice my social life but I am still able to make time for them. My friends will be supporting me at my MMA debut on 31 March, she said, before adding, "I think it's all about time management and discipline."

When asked how she unearthed her passion for martial arts, she revealed: "When I was 18, I was looking for an activity that is challenging and it was my uncle who introduced me to Muay Thai."

"I fell in love with it and started training regularly," she said.

"I will continue fighting for as long as I can. I believe my passion for Martial Arts will keep me going as I continue to learn and improve myself."

Looking ahead, Chua is relishing the prospect of representing Singapore and hopes to inspire more females to pick up the sport.

"To be honest, I'm more excited than nervous," she quipped.

[RonRon]

Clinton666 is Nicole Chua

[Rogue Trader]

Clinton666 is Nicole Chua

that's right! muay thai and jujitsu ...

..." said Chua, whose foundation is in Muay Thai.

[eatshitndie]

she will be crushed. a solid mma fighter, whether man or woman, needs a good neck. hers is so small that her head will wobble with each punch.

[Conqueror]

I was trained in Tae Kwon Do. So, the leg work is good enough; especially the Bruce Lee's powerful side kick. I began to discover lots of weaknesses in this leg work - close distance, floor, not good with using the hands with sturdy legs on the ground. A good TKD trainee I know of was also trained in Aikido and I learnt much from him.

I also supplement my martial arts skill with Karate with a help of a friend that I met before my O-level in school. Karate hand work is powerful though it also has more patterns. I learnt some Judo techniques with related books at the later stage.

Muay Thai from observation. BJJ ? A bit difficult without a knowledgeable person to guide you in practice. Chinese Crane fist and other Chinese hand and body movements also through observation. No time for so much stuff. Eat what you can and digest as much as you possibly can. Actually, knife handling should be learnt too. Chopsticks ?

Never restrict yourself to one. Everything has its own strength and weaknesses.

[Rogue Trader]

she will be crushed. a solid mma fighter, whether man or woman, needs a good neck. hers is so small that her head will wobble with each punch.

my hero Mr Sitoh yih pin must be a top profession fighter if he trains seriously. Look at his massive neck!!

[spotter542]

Chance of her getting KO / TKO in Round One = 1 : 1

[god_zeus]

I hope she will punch your big 2 front teeth out

[Scrooball (clone)]

She is rather average. Why the hype?



Nicole Chua from Singapore fighting at Annual Sinbi Nai Harn Event

[erection2011]

one of the most sensible things you have said since i came on the forum la ah Ron.

Clinton666 is Nicole Chua

[laksaboy]

Before every punch or kick, she will scream "YOU RETARDED GAY DOG!".

[Soul_Reaper]

Nicholas Chua is now Nicole Chua?

[RonRon]

She is rather average. Why the hype?

Becos she is sinkie loh

[wikiphile]

She is rather average. Why the hype?



Nicole Chua from Singapore fighting at Annual Sinbi Nai Harn Event

I thought she fought rather well and aggressively, however her weakness is in long range attacks and she tries to compensate it by closing in to assault. Her opponent already saw through her game and gets ready to defend from the left every time she tries to close it in so hard to land blows on the head

[Alamaking]

I saw her fight before in real life, very hiong woman, lol

[GoldenDragon]

Ah Ram, where are you? Want to fight her?

[Rogue Trader]

Ah Ram, where are you? Want to fight her?

155cm plus got ponytail.. if stand next to each other, the spectators can't tell who is who...

[rectmobile]

I hope she will punch your big 2 front teeth out

nice memories.. hulk hogan...hahahahha

[Sir_Fcuk]

She is rather average. Why the hype?


Nicole Chua from Singapore fighting at Annual Sinbi Nai Harn Event

Nah bei, my ex gf can fight better

[butoh6050]

She will be crushed by any japanese women mma fighters. I don't see how good her ground game is gonna be.