Former ONE flyweight MMA world champion and current first-ranked contender 'Mikinho' Adriano Moraes of Brazil may have just punched his ticket to a shot at reclaiming the division's throne, but he's content with letting a higher power decide the fate of his career. Moraes returned to action with a vengeance at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug on Prime Video a couple of weeks ago, defeating longtime rival and no.3-ranked contender Danny Kingad via a second-round guillotine choke.
He, however, did not receive a performance bonus for the finish. Speaking to veteran MMA reporter Nic Atkin of Bangkok Post in a post-fight interview, Moraes says he expected to receive a $50,000 bonus.
'Mikinho' said:
"Yeah, I think so too. But it is what it is, God knows about everything. Just happy to be back, and come back today in the win column."
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That being said, Moraes could be next in line for a crack at the vacant ONE flyweight MMA world title left behind by the recently retired Demetrious Johnson.
Moraes added:
"Let’s see what God has for us in the future. I have no injuries so I’m looking forward to be back soon."
ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug on Prime Video took place live at the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand last Saturday, Nov 9. Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action via replay on-demand with an active Amazon Prime Video subscription.
Adriano Moraes expects to fight for vacant belt soon: "That’s what I’m thinking about"
Adriano Moraes believes he has done enough to earn a spot in the running for the vacant ONE flyweight MMA world title. So he's going to head back to the gym and put in the work while waiting for the call.
He told the Bangkok Post:
"Yeah for sure. That’s what I’m thinking about. So I’m looking forward to this fight, let’s see who’s gonna be the next one and we’ll fight for the title for sure."
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