"Controlled aggression" - Dante Leon offers a quick description of what to expect from his promotional debut at ONE Fight Night 26

Leaving a great first impression on the fans is essential for debuting athletes, and decorated Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) competitor Dante Leon promises to do just that in his upcoming ONE Championship debut.

Speaking exclusively with ONE, the 29-year-old shared what fans can expect to see from him in just a few days:

"To explain to people who haven't seen it before, it's some controlled aggression, some controlled rage, I guess you could say. But controlled aggression, I say, would be the best terminology."

One of the most sought-after talents in the international BJJ circuit, Leon, alongside 20-year-old phenom Cole Abate, recently signed with the world's largest martial arts promotion.

They will both debut under lightweight submission grappling rules at ONE Fight Night 26 on Friday, Dec. 6, which takes place inside the hallowed halls of the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

Booked in the second match of the card, Leon will take on two-time IBJJF No-Gi World Champion turned featherweight MMA star Bruno Pucci.

Meanwhile, former ONE lightweight MMA world champion and Japanese grappling legend Shinya Aoki will be the one to welcome 'Ice' to the submission grappling ranks later on in the event.

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Dante Leon eyeing statement victory over Bruno Pucci

Dante Leon understands he will be in for a tough matchup against Bruno Pucci, but that has only emboldened him in his quest for an unforgettable performance.

Speaking with the Bangkok Post, the Pedigo Submission Fighting product explained his motivations heading into ONE Fight Night 26:

"I think he will pose some issues and be a tough challenge for my first match with ONE, but my goal is to show the skill gap between us."

ONE Fight Night 26 will air live and free to all Prime Video subscribers in the United States and Canada.