“I’m more explosive” - Bokang Masunyane plans to use a varied skill set in pivotal showdown against Mansur Malachiev

Second-ranked ONE Championship strawweight MMA contender 'Little Giant' Bokang Masunyane of South Africa wants to showcase various improvements in his game since his last appearance in the world's largest martial arts organization.

The 30-year-old Coach Quan University product says he has retooled and resharpened his skill set. Now, he wants to prove to fans that he remains a force to be reckoned with in the division.

Standing in his way is dangerous Russian foe Mansur Malachiev, who will try to take Masunyane's No.2 spot in the divisional rankings.

Speaking to ONE Championship in a recent interview, Masunyae expressed his confidence of being a better all-round fighter than Malachiev.

'Little Giant' stated:

"I feel like I’ve got more tools and I’m more explosive. I think I will be able to utilize that and play around with my wrestling, and I feel like my striking has gotten better."

Needless to say, this pivotal strawweight MMA clash will likely produce the next challenger to the throne, after Joshua Pacio and Jarred Brooks unify the division.

Masunyane wants to emerge as the clear-cut frontrunner in the contest and he will stop at nothing to prove he belongs in that conversation.

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Bokang Masunyane and Mansur Malachiev clash at ONE Fight Night 25 on Prime Video

'Little Giant' Bokang Masunyane of South Africa is getting ready for another important fight.

The South African star is set to lock horns with Mansur Malachiev of Russia when the two meet at ONE Fight Night 25: Nicolas vs. Eersel II on Prime Video.

The event broadcasts live from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, Oct. 4.

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.