“I'm a better MMA athlete” - Fabricio banking on his versatility to keep bantamweight MMA crown against Kwon Won Il

Fabricio Andrade is better than you.

For the first time since scoring a fourth-round TKO against John Lineker at ONE Fight Night 7, Andrade will put his ONE bantamweight MMA world title on the line when he meets South Korean sensation Kwon Won Il this Friday, January 24, at ONE 170.

Emanating from Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, it will be just one of three massive ONE world title fights that night.

It will also be one of two rematches as Kwon looks to even the series after suffering a brutal 62-second KO loss against 'Wonder Boy' nearly three years ago.

In the time since their first meeting, Kwon has climbed back into the contender's circle with three very impressive wins, but Andrade insists that the South Korean's work will be all for naught.

"I'm more complete in striking and I'm sure I'm better than him on the ground," Andrade said of his opponent during a recent interview with ONE Championship. "So, overall, I'm a better MMA athlete than him."

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Fabricio Andrade hopes his rematch with Kwon Won Il lasts longer than the first time around

While Fabricio Andrade will be gunning for another highlight-reel knockout against Kwon Won Il in their highly anticipated rematch, 'Wonder Boy' can't help but hope that their ONE 170 rematch goes a little bit longer than their inaugural meeting.

"I wouldn't be upset if this fight goes a little longer," Andrade said. "I'm not trying to focus on knocking him out in the first or the second round."

Andrade goes into the sequel scrap having won six straight MMA bouts under the ONE Championship banner, including finishes against Mark Abelardo, Li Kai Wen, Jeremy Pacatiw, and of course, Kwon Won Il.

Will 'Wonder Boy' improve upon his already impressive 83% finish rate, or will Kwon avenge his latest loss and claim his first 26 pounds of ONE gold?

ONE Championship fans can catch ONE 170 live on Friday, January 24 at watch.onefc.com.