Danny Kingad reveals why he doesn’t mind ONE 169’s move from Atlanta to Bangkok: “I like fighting in the morning”

Filipino fighter Danny Kingad missed out on the opportunity to showcase his skills live in front of American fans in his upcoming fight after the event was decided to be relocated to Asia. However, he has no problem with it, believing that the move suited him better.

'The King' is set to see action at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. 'Reug Reug' on Nov. 8. It was initially billed to take place at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A., but has since been moved to Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

In an interview with Sportskeeda MMA, Danny Kingad gave his take on ONE 169 changing venues, asserting that considering the time difference between the regions it should work to his advantage to have the match in Asia.

The Lions Nation MMA affiliate said:

"I like fighting in the morning. I'm actually fine fighting at nighttime or in the morning. It's just that traveling to the U.S. might take a toll on me, so that's going to be different."

At ONE 169, Danny Kingad will go up against former ONE flyweight MMA world champion Adriano Moraes in a rematch of their first encounter in November 2017, where the Brazilian star won by submission to retain the world title he was then holding.

In their redo, both fighters are going for an all-impotant win to put themselves in position to vie for the currently vacant ONE flyweight MMA world title.

ONE 169: Malykhin vs. 'Reug Reug' will be aired live and for free in U.S. primetime to North American fans with an active Amazon Prime Video subscription.

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Danny Kingad knows significance of upcoming fight, vows to come in thoroughly prepared

Danny Kingad views his upcoming rematch with Adriano Moraes at ONE 169 on Nov. 8 with a lot of significance and vows to come into it completely prepared to see his cause through.

The 29-year-old Mountain Province, Philippines native is out to exact payback on 'Mikinho' for the submission loss he was dealt in their first encounter seven years ago at ONE 169 just as he goes for a key victory to put him in a position to vie for the vacant ONE flyweight MMA world title.

In an interview with Sportskeeda MMA, Kingad spoke about his frame of mind heading into his upcoming match, saying:

"It was a bit of a concern for me as well, but in a positive way. I think the main thing is that I get my body and mind ready and the game plan is in place already, so it's more just fine-tuning everything all the way to fight night."

Danny Kingad enters ONE 169 off a loss in his last match back in January to Japan's Yuya Wakamatsu.