In an interview with ONE Championship, Phogat discussed the shoulder issue that put her on the mend for almost nine months.

Ritu Phogat was just one win away from a world title shot against divisional queen Angela Lee after her stellar performances at the Grand Prix.

Using her excellent wrestling skills, the Evolve MMA representative easily disposed of Meng Bo in the quarterfinals. Phogat carried that momentum against Team Lakay’s Jenelyn Olsim, as she took home a unanimous decision victory after an intense three-round war.

This set the table for her biggest challenge yet, as she figured in a world title eliminator match versus the formidable Stamp Fairtex.

While Phogat was able to take down the two-sport world champion several times, Stamp came prepared and worked on submissions from her back. The Thai superstar caught her in a tight triangle choke in round two, which Phogat was able to stave off first.

However, Stamp beautifully transitioned into a straight armbar, leaving her no choice but to tap.

ONE fans haven’t seen Phogat since, as she took some much-needed time off to recuperate. ‘The Indian Tigress’ also made sure to shore up the holes in her game during her lengthy sabbatical.

Now healthy and ready to make a run for the 115-pound gold strap, Ritu Phogat will take on divisional newcomer Tiffany Teo at ONE 161: Petchmorakot vs Tawanchai on September 29 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

She added:

Ritu Phogat’s comeback trail begins with Tiffany Teo

Considering it’s been nine months since she last fought, Ritu Phogat wants to remind her fellow atomweights that she’s still a force to be reckoned with.

However, her return fight won’t be a walk in the park. Teo, after all, has been around the block, with seven of her ten career wins taking place inside the Circle. As her moniker suggests, ‘No Chill’ lures her opponents to her hectic pace and has been known to finish fights both on the feet and on the ground.

Ritu Phogat, on the other hand, wants to pull off a statement victory to silence her doubters. She further told ONE Championship:

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