Third-ranked ONE Championship flyweight MMA contender and former ONE world title challenger 'The King' Danny Kingad of the Philippines won't get to fight in the United States after all, following the promotion's executive decision to move the event from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, to the hallowed halls of Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Although it has always been Kingad's dream to compete in America. The 27-year-old Lions Nation MMA co-founder says his time will come soon enough. In fact, the U.S. isn't the only place 'The King' has dreamed of showcasing his skills.
In a recent interview with Sportskeeda MMA, Kingad shared two more dream fight destinations he wishes ONE Championship would head to next.
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'The King' stated:
"I want to experience fighting in Russia or Turkey. I have been told that those are really good places to see, so I would like to fight there at some point in the future."
ONE Championship has teased events in both countries for quite some time now, especially in Russia, where many of its top athletes call home.
Needless to say, Kingad is always entertaining the fans, no matter what stadium he decides to compete in.
That being said, fans won't have to wait long to see Danny Kingad back in action.
Danny Kingad to rematch Adriano Moraes in pivotal flyweight MMA title at ONE 169 on Prime Video
'The King' Danny Kingad is set to run it back with former flyweight MMA king 'Mikinho' Adriano Moraes of Brazil in a three-round skirmish with major world title implications.
The two will clash at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug on Prime Video, which will broadcast live from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, November 8.
Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and absolutely free on Amazon Prime Video. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event.