Ann Osman

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Ann Osman
Ann Osman on DanTheWolfman.jpg
Osman interviewed in 2018
Born (1986-06-19) 19 June 1986 (age 37)
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Other namesAthena
Height5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
Weight123.0 lb (56 kg; 8 st 11 lb)
DivisionFlyweight
Style Muay Thai
TeamBorneo Tribal Squad
Teacher(s)AJ "Pyro" Lias Mansor
Years active2012–2017
Mixed martial arts record
Total9
Wins5
By knockout5
Losses4
By knockout4
Draws0
Other information
OccupationEntrepreneur
Children1

Ann "Athena" Osman (born 19 June 1986) is a Malaysian mixed martial artist who became the country's first female mixed martial artist. [1]

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Born in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah dan grew up in the United States, [2] [1] Osman is the Malaysia's first-ever woman to compete professionally in ONE Fighting Championship (ONE FC). She has trained for two years in MMA and has a strong background in Muay Thai where she was trained by her coach AJ "Pyro" Lias Mansor. [3] [4] [5] [6]

In November 2017, she announced her retirement from her MMA career with a professional record of 5–4, wanting to focus on her new careers. [7] [8]

She has been married and has a child. [2] [1] [9] [10]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
9 matches5 wins4 losses
By knockout21
By submission22
By decision11
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss5–4May OoiSubmission (rear-naked choke) ONE: Quest for Greatness August 18, 201713:27 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Win5–3Vy Srey KhouchTKO (punches) ONE: Throne of Tigers February 10, 201714:58 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Loss4–3April OsenioSubmission (guillotine choke) ONE: Unbreakable Warriors September 2, 201614:09 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Win4–2Haiat Farag YoussefSubmission (armbar) ONE: Dynasty of Champions (Anhui) February 16, 201813:59 Anhui, China
Loss3–2Irina MazepaTKO (punches) ONE: Tigers of Asia October 9, 201513:05 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Win3–1Walaa AbasSubmission (rear-naked choke) ONE: Age of Champions March 13, 201512:23 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Win2–1Aya Saied SaberTKO (punches) ONE FC: Roar of Tigers October 17, 201413:15 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Win1–1 Ana Julaton Decision (split) ONE FC: Reign of Champions August 29, 201435:00 Dubai, UAE
Loss0–1Sherilyn LimDecision (split) ONE FC: Total Domination October 18, 201335:00 Kallang, Singapore

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References

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  2. 1 2 Khai Azfar (9 March 2018). "8 perihal Ann Osman sehingga digelar Wonder Woman Malaysia" [8 facts about Ann Osman, nicknamed Wonder Woman Malaysia]. Murai (in Malay). Retrieved 9 March 2018.
  3. ↑ Haider Yutim (17 September 2013). "Kisah Ann Osman, wanita Malaysia pertama di ONE FC" [The story of Ann Osman, Malaysia's first women at the ONE FC] (in Malay). Astro Awani . Retrieved 13 June 2017.
  4. ↑ Gabriel Tan (14 December 2016). "How Malaysian MMA fighter Ann Osman tore down barriers". ESPN . Retrieved 15 December 2016.
  5. ↑ David Stout (14 December 2016). "This MMA Fighter Is Asian, Female and Muslim". Time . Retrieved 15 December 2016.
  6. ↑ "Ann Osman continues to be a Malaysian hero outside the cage". Astro Awani. 9 January 2019. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  7. ↑ Chris Mohan (28 November 2017). "Malaysian MMA queen Ann Osman announces retirement". The Malay Mail . Retrieved 11 February 2018.
  8. ↑ Suryati Mohd Nor (17 January 2019). "Ann 'Athena' garang di pentas MMA tapi hatinya mudah tersentuh dengan insan serba kekurangan" [Ann 'Athena' fierce at the MMA stage but her heart feels touched with underprivileged]. mStar Online (in Malay). Retrieved 11 February 2019.
  9. ↑ Farah Azharie (24 December 2017). "Ann gets out of the cage". New Straits Times . Archived from the original on 24 December 2017. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
  10. ↑ Natasha Sim (November 2019). "Ann Osman says that mom life is a struggle for sure, but wouldn't trade it for the world". Parents Avenue. Retrieved 12 February 2020.[ permanent dead link ]


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