“I'm excited to get back so quickly” - Dante Leon grateful for quick turnaround after flawless ONE debut

29-year-old Brazilian jiu-jitsu star Dante Leon can't wait to step back inside the ONE Championship ring again after impressing in his debut for the world's largest martial arts organization.

The Canadian submission grappler was successful in his first promotional appearance last December against BJJ black belt Bruno Pucci, winning by submission and taking home a $50,000 performance bonus in the process.

Now that Leon is making a quick turnaround and coming right back in the first week of January, he is grateful to ONE Championship for the opportunity.

He told Jits Magazine in a recent interview:

"I'm excited. I want to say thanks to ONE. I'm excited to get back so quickly. It feels like I was just there."

Leon will be looking to make a statement in his match, when he takes on a former ONE world title challenger and one of his toughest tests yet in Tommy Langaker.

Dante Leon and Tommy Langaker go to war at ONE Fight Night 27 on Prime Video

Dante Leon will return to the ONE Championship ring to take on Tommy Langaker in a 180-pound catchweight submission grappling contest at ONE Fight Night 27: Tang vs. Abdullaev on Prime Video, which broadcasts live in U.S. primetime from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, Jan. 10.

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 as it happens.