“It was a nice surprise” - Ukrainian star Alyona Rassohyna Grateful for interim world title opportunity in her return to competition

Alyona Rassohyna is making her way back to the world's largest martial arts organization this weekend, and she will be competing for MMA's richest prize. The 34-year-old Rassohyna has not seen action since splitting a pair of intense bouts with atomweight MMA queen Stamp Fairtex in 2021.

Now, the Ukrainian star will be stepping back into the ONE ring to claim a piece of that throne. Speaking to ONE Championship in a recent interview, Rassohyna talked about this incredible opportunity to claim gold.

The Yarost Gym representative said:

"The reaction was unexpected, it was very unexpected for me, but it was a nice surprise because I really know that I deserve to fight for this belt and I deserve this belt. Nothing happens by accident. I'm a big hard worker. I knew what I was going for. And every chance I'm given, I use 100 percent."

Rassohyna returns to action on Friday night and will compete for the ONE interim women's atomweight MMA world title.

Alyona Rassohyna faces Denice Zamboanga for interim atomweight belt at ONE Fight Night 27

Alyona Rassohyna is set to take on Denice Zamboanga for the ONE interim women's atomweight MMA world championship at ONE Fight Night 27 on Prime Video, which broadcasts live in U.S. primetime from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, Jan. 10.

Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and free with an active Amazon Prime Video subscription.

Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event, as it happens.