ONE Fight Night 40: “I’m ready for it”

“Wolf Warrior” Hu Yong knows exactly what is at stake when he returns to ONE Circle against Danny Kingad.

The 30-year-old Chinese star takes on the Filipino Chainsaw in a flyweight MMA showdown at ONE Fight Night 40: Buntan vs. Buntan. Hemetsberger II on Prime Video on Friday, February 13, live in US prime time, inside Bangkok’s Lumpini Stadium.

The Fighting Bros Club affiliate enters his comeback fight knowing that a victory puts him back in the world title mix after a period away from competition.

During an interview with ONE Championship, he explained why he is confident that his preparations will meet the challenge that lies ahead.

“to [this] The comeback fight, I’m very excited. I need to secure this win to prove that I still have what it takes to compete for the championship. My opponent will certainly give everything he can, and it will be an exciting encounter. I’m ready for it,” Ho Young said.

A win for Hu at ONE Fight Night 40 would halt his current two-fight skid. His last win on the world stage came against Eko Roni Saputra at ONE Fight Night 15 in October 2023.

Since then, he has suffered successive defeats, the last of which was at the hands of Sanzhar Zakirov last October.

Active Amazon Prime Video subscribers in the US and Canada can get the entire pass, live in US primetime, for free on Friday, February 13.

The entire card will be available to battle fans around the world on the ONE YouTube channel, the ONE Super App and watch.onefc.com.

Ho Young analyzes Danny Kingad’s strengths and weaknesses.

Hu Yong was impressed by what Danny Kingad brought to the table. However, the Chinese star believes that his dance partner lacks the killing instinct.

“My opponent’s advantage is his extensive experience and comprehensive skills. But at the same time, he lacks a distinctive finishing move,” the martial artist told Fighting Bros Club Promotion in the same interview.

Kingad will also look to end a two-fight losing streak at ONE Fight Night 40.

“The King” has gone to former division king Adriano Moraes and current MMA flyweight world champion Yuya Wakamatsu in his last two appearances.