“I don’t want it to finish too early” - Fabricio Andrade predicts how his title defense vs Kwon Won Il will play out

It's been a while since we've last seen Fabricio Andrade do what he does best in the world's largest martial arts organization.

That said, 'Wonder Boy' would love to savor the moment when he makes his long-awaited return in the blockbuster ONE 170 spectacle happening on Jan. 24, 2025, at Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand.

The reigning bantamweight MMA world champion will look to defend his 26 pounds of gold against the No.3-ranked contender Kwon Won Il in one of three confirmed world title bouts for this stacked night of fights.

In an interview with the Bangkok Post, Andrade said he wants to feel the ultimate rush of a high-stakes bout considering he needs to shake off the cobwebs a little bit.

Still, the electric 27-year-old athlete vows to keep the fight within the distance and show the fans what they've been missing with another highlight-reel-worthy finish.

“I don’t want it to finish too early. I haven’t fought for a long time, so I want to get some time in the cage, go three or four rounds and finish him in the latter rounds.”

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Fabricio Andrade made quick work of Kwon Won Il in their first meeting

Despite being on the sidelines for quite some time, Fabricio Andrade will enter his world title defense with the utmost confidence.

After all, 'Wonder Boy' needed less than five minutes to dispatch Kwon Won Il in their initial encounter at ONE 158 back in 2022.

After trading a few shots on the feet, the Tiger Muay Thai product displayed his breakneck speed and landed a clean left body kick, which sent 'Pretty Boy' to the canvas in pure agony.

Rewatch the first battle between Fabricio Andrade and Kwon Won Il: