Analysis of the upcoming world title fight between Adriano Moraes and Yuya Wakamatsu: Danny Kingad’s insights

Danny Kingad, a flyweight contender in the ONE Championship, recently provided his analysis of the upcoming world title fight between Adriano Moraes and Yuya Wakamatsu. With Demetrious Johnson’s retirement and vacating of the ONE flyweight world title, the stage is set for Moraes and Wakamatsu to battle for the vacant throne at ONE 172 on March 23.

In a recent interview with Sportskeeda, Kingad, who has faced both Moraes and Wakamatsu in the past, shared his thoughts on the upcoming clash. He mentioned, “They always have that one skill that they always hide from you during fights. They both have their strengths, and they’re very tricky to fight once you’re inside the cage with them.”

Moraes and Wakamatsu previously fought in March 2022 at ONE X, where Moraes emerged victorious with a third-round submission. The upcoming rematch is highly anticipated and is one of five world title bouts scheduled for ONE 172, including matchups in Muay Thai and kickboxing.

While Reece McLaren, another top-ranked contender in the division, was left out of the title bout, he could potentially face the winner of Moraes vs. Wakamatsu 2 in the future. McLaren holds a solid MMA record and is eager to make his mark in the flyweight division.

As the MMA world eagerly awaits the showdown between Moraes and Wakamatsu, the stakes are high, and the excitement is palpable. Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling matchup and other exciting fights at ONE 172.