'Real-life Chun-Li' Historic Showdown 'Finally' About to Open, Explosive Expectations for "Fiery White-Heat Fanfare": "A Challenge Where Everything Is at Stake... I Will Win Unconditionally"

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To defeat undefeated rising star Monna Kimura (22), who has sparked a global phenomenon by perfectly replicating special moves of fighting game characters, Switzerland's kickboxing champion embarks on a life-or-death challenge.

Japanese media 'Kongaku' reported on the 28th that "Marin Nicole of Switzerland, scheduled to face Kimura at K-1 World Max 2026 to be held on September 12 at the National Yoyogi Gymnasium No. 2 in Tokyo, has begun intense training to knock out Kimura." According to local media, the two fighters will clash in a K-1 women's flyweight match consisting of three 3-minute rounds (with one additional overtime round).

Nicole is a skilled fighter who was the 2021 Savate World Championship -52kg champion and former WAKO-PRO Swiss women's bantamweight champion, with a professional record of 25 wins (1 KO) and 6 losses.

Savate is a traditional French martial art specialized in kicking techniques, so much so that it is called "boxing with feet." With advanced kicking skills such as front kicks and side kicks, the kick-off battle between Nicole and Kimura, nicknamed 'Real-life Chun-Li,' is considered the main highlight.

Nicole has a deep connection with Kimura; she once traveled to Japan to meet Kimura in person and trained together.

Recently, Nicole has been preparing for the decisive match by continuously sharing her training process on her personal social networking service (SNS) under the title 'ROAD TO TOKYO.' In the released videos, Nicole refined her customized strategy by showcasing combinations including front kicks followed by spinning back kicks through mitt training, which are Kimura's signature moves.

According to 'Kongaku,' Nicole stated, "This is the biggest match of my life held in Japan and a fight where I am risking everything." She added, "The Tokyo showdown is truly approaching. I will dedicate myself to training during the remaining period and step onto the ring in top condition. I promise to deliver the best show for fans," revealing her extraordinary determination.

Nicole's opponent, Kimura, is currently the hottest global star in the fighting world. She has attracted attention with her unique balance, pouring out kicks while maintaining perfect center of gravity on one foot. Her original kicking technique, delivering rapid-fire strikes while standing on one leg, closely resembles the special move 'Shoryuken' of game character Chun-Li, earning her the nickname 'Real-life Chun-Li.'

Kimura, a seven-time consecutive winner of the Japanese Junior Karate Championships who also made a name for herself in women's boxing, is currently on an undefeated streak with four wins (two by KO) at K-1. After defeating Choi Eun-ji by decision in her debut match last April, she has sparked a global phenomenon, surpassing 200,000 followers on SNS and even prompting a Russian national broadcaster to visit Japan exclusively for coverage amidst fervent support from overseas fans.

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