Adriano Moraes is one of the most exciting mixed martial arts
prospects in the world and is looking to establish himself alongside the
likes of Bibiano Fernandes, Ben Askren and Shinya Aoki as one of ONE
FC’s top pound-for-pound fighters.
The Brazilian can take a big step in the right direction by becoming
the organisation’s inaugural flyweight champion when the faces Geje
Eustaquio of the Philippines in the main event of ONE FC: Rise of the
Kingdom in Phnom Penh next month.
For Cambodia to play host to Asia’s biggest promotion is a major
milestone for the country’s burgeoning MMA scene, but it will also be
the most important night of Moraes’s career and he is determined to take
the belt back to Brazil.
“I dream about becoming the champion all night,” he said. “It’s such a
great honour for me being invited by ONE FC to fight for the inaugural
flyweight title and I am doing everything possible to bring this title
to my hometown.”
Standing opposite him will be Eustaquio, who beat three separate
opponents inside the ONE FC cage to secure his title shot. Moraes is not
taking the Filipino flyweight lightly.
“Eustaquio is such a great fighter, a very tough and smart athlete.
It’s going to be a war, because the Filipino is a warrior and I am
preparing my body and my soul for the biggest challenge of my life.”
In terms of experience, Moraes has a clear advantage with his 11-1
record slightly superior to Eustaquio’s tally, which currently stands at
6-2. Many feel the Brazilian should be undefeated, but he suffered a
controversial split decision defeat on his ONE FC debut last year.
Despite this disappointing start to his ONE FC career Moraes, who is
coming off back-to-back wins over experienced Japanese opponents, is
loving life with the fastest growing MMA organisation in the world.
“Since the day I signed the contract with ONE FC, my life has been
great. They gave me an opportunity to show the world my skills and this
is such a big thing for me. Nowadays everyone is watching Asian MMA and
it is an honour to be a part of it.”
After bouts in Malaysia and Indonesia, this will be the third country
in which Moraes has fought in for ONE FC and he is excited about
getting to visit Cambodia for the first time.
“I feel very happy because Cambodia is a place that I’ve wanted to
visit. I love Asia, it has a very good vibe and I’m sure Phnom Penh will
be no different.”
While Moraes will be seeing Phnom Penh with fresh eyes, local fight
fans will also be getting their first glimpse at a live ONE FC event and
the Brazilian assures them that his headlining bout will not
disappoint.
“Me and Geje Eustaquio are both martial artists who are natural
strikers, so I think this fight is going to be a stand up war that the
audience and the fans will love.”
Tickets are on sale now for Rise of the Kingdom, which will be held
at Koh Pich Theatre on September 12. Action will also be broadcast live
on StarSports and local channel MyTV.
On August 29, ONE FC will host its inaugural event in Dubai, titled
Reign of Champions, with a blockbuster card that includes three titles
fights in the lightweight, welterweight and featherweight divisions.
Sourced by: The Phnom Penh Post
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