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Fabricio Andrade explained why he's confident that he'll knock out Kwon Won Il again in their rematch at ONE 170.
The reigning ONE bantamweight MMA world champion is back and ready to defend his coveted crown against former rival Kwon Won Il, inside the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, on Jan. 24.
The explosive main event comes after Andrade's unsuccessful venture into the kickboxing world, when he lost to Jonathan Haggerty for the vacant belt last November at ONE Fight Night 16.
Despite losing to Haggerty via knockout, Fabricio Andrade's level of confidence in mixed martial arts hasn't changed.
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Speaking to Sportskeeda MMA, the Brazilian superstar explained why he's bound for success at ONE 170:
"I just think I'm a better fighter and I can fight in a way where I'm always out to stop the fight."
Back in June 2022, Fabricio Andrade and Kwon Won Il were expected to bring the world to a standstill with their impeccable skills as knockout artists.
However, Kwon got the short end of the stick, when Andrade's kick to the body struck his liver. The fight was over almost as fast as it began.
After defeating Kwon, Andrade became the number one contender for the bantamweight MMA crown.
ONE 170 airs live from the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, on Jan. 24 via Prime Video in North America.
"Beast Mode" - Fabricio Andrade ramps up the pace in new pad session on Instagram
Fabricio Andrade is back in full beast mode this week as he hones his craft at the famed Tiger Muay Thai facility in Phuket, Thailand.
The time away from the ring was just what the doctor prescribed. The 27-year-old sensation looks calm, calculated, and determined to prove why he's the number one bantamweight in the world.
Check out his fiery pad session on Instagram below:
"Beast Mode! Will Fabricio Andrade hold onto the ONE Bantamweight MMA World Title in his rematch with Kwon Won Il at ONE 170?"
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