When it comes to putting on shows, Fabricio Andrade is right up there in ONE Championship.
The Brazilian martial artist never fails to pack the goods when he's on duty inside the Circle, and he doesn't plan on changing what he's been known for when he resumes his role as the ONE bantamweight MMA world champion next year.
'Wonder Boy' defends his crown against 'Pretty Boy' Kwon Won Il in one of three five-round duels set for ONE 170 inside the Impact Arena on January 24.
Speaking exclusively to Sportskeeda MMA, the Evolve MMA and Tiger Muay Thai brawler had this to say about his goal on fight night in Bangkok, Thailand:
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"I want to come with a new game plan to surprise him. I also think I have improved a lot, and I think I can show all of that in this next fight against Kwon."
Can Fabricio Andrade end Kwon Won Il in similar fashion at ONE 170?
In their first encounter, Andrade delivered a kick from hell that folded the South Korean athlete like a lawn chair in only 62 seconds.
The possibility of the knockout machine adding another special moment to his gallery of wins is high given Kwon's all-out style. 'Pretty Boy' tends to overextend when he throws, and that's the last thing you want to do with a power puncher like Andrade in the middle of your face.
Moreover, Fabricio Andrade has more than just swift hands and kicks that land with enormous force.
Andrade can blend every tool to make things dirty and put 'Pretty Boy' in a mess, which he's long been able to do throughout his fine run in the world's largest martial arts organization.
Though he has respect for Kwon Won Il, who's racked up three successive finishes that booked him a shot at Andrade's crown, make no mistake, the divisional king will make his foe pay as soon as the chance opens up.
ONE 170 will be available to active Amazon Prime Video subscribers in the United States and Canada on Jan. 24. The card will broadcast live from Bangkok's Impact Arena.