'Mini-T' Danial Williams is curious to see how Jonathan Di Bella's kickboxing style pairs up with Rui Botelho's world-class striking at ONE Fight Night 26.
The Thai-Aussie superstar has seen just about every outcome in the book when it comes to competitive martial arts. Sometimes, we know what's on paper doesn't necessarily predict who will win the fight.
So when it comes to predicting the final result between Di Bella and Botelho, primarily based on his own experience fighting Di Bella, Williams accepts that each fighter can end the fight early, even if one of those athletes was a former world champion.
Speaking exclusively to Sportskeeda MMA, he said:
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"I can't really say for sure whether his style will be dangerous for Di Bella or not. It wouldn't surprise me if Rui wins. He has the goods to win."
Former ONE strawweight kickboxing world champion Jonathan Di Bella returns to the foray six months after dropping a unanimous decision loss to Prajanchai PK Saenchai at ONE Friday Fights 68.
As a result of a no-show at the weigh-ins in his initial bout with Prajanchai, Di Bella was stripped of his world title. So he's on a mission to reclaim what was once his with a hard-earned victory over Rui Botelho, who is running a 2-0 win streak in the ONE Championship.
"So much to learn" - Danial Williams on the grind to prepare for his next Muay Thai outing at ONE Fight Night 26
Danial Williams continues with the grind at his training facility in Australia to prepare for his all-out war with Thai KO artist Thongpoon PK Saenchai on December 6.
The 31-year-old striker is looking forward to showcasing a smarter and more dangerous version of himself with the help of his Manji Muay Thai team in Perth. After releasing footage of his latest training session on his Instagram page, Williams seems confident about extending his winning streak to two at ONE Fight Night 26.
ONE Fight Night 26 airs live from the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Thailand on Friday, December 6 in US Primetime.