Filipino fighter Danny Kingad has established a steady career since coming on board ONE Championship in 2016. He has authored impressive wins and cemented himself as a force to contend with in the flyweight MMA division.
Among those wins was over Malaysian Muhammad Aiman in April 2017 at ONE: Kings Of Destiny in Manila, where he showcased his multifaceted skill set to earn a convincing decision victory in front of the home crowd.
ONE Championship recently uploaded the full fight between Kingad and Aiman on YouTube to put the spotlight on 'The King' ahead of his return to action this week.
Check out the video below:
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Against Aiman, Danny Kingad was in his element as he showcased both his stand-up and ground game effectively. It was a win that extended his winning run to three straight at that point in ONE.
The YouTube post came in the lead up to of Kingad's rematch with former flyweight king Adriano Moraes, which will go down at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug on Nov. 8 at the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The event will be aired live and for free at U.S. primetime to North American fans with an active Amazon Prime Video subscription.
Danny Kingad eyes another shot at world title with win at ONE 169
Danny Kingad enters ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug on Nov. 8 with dogged determination as he angles to take another shot at the currently vacant flyweight MMA world title. Standing in his way is Adriano Moraes, the former divisional king who already holds a win over him.
'The King' challenged 'Mikinho' for the world title in 2017 but fell short in his push as he was finished by submission in the opening round by the then-world champion. He is out for redemption ahead of the rematch with Moraes.
Speaking to ONE Championship, he touched on what a win over Moraes could mean for his career. He said:
"I think this fight is the way to get that world title shot after seven long years. I'm motivated. The world title is there for the taking, and I'm eyeing it."