Danny Kingad says Lions Nation MMA stable treat each other more than just teammates: “We all help out”
Third-ranked ONE Championship flyweight MMA contender and former ONE world title challenger 'The King' Danny Kingad of the Philippines believes he not only has a strong team in Lions Nation MMA, but also a family that shares a bond stronger than blood.
Lions Nation MMA was co-founded by former Team Lakay members Eduard Folayang, Joshua Pacio, and others. The team shares the same sturdy brotherhood they have had their entire careers.
Kingad says whether it's in the gym or in their personal lives, every member is willing to extend a helping hand.
He told Sportskeeda MMA in an exclusive interview:
"Whenever one has a problem, we all help out. When one of us has a fight, we help train them and stay by his side through fight day."
'The King' Danny Kingad is set to lock horns with No.1-ranked contender and former longtime divisional king 'Mikinho' Adriano Moraes in a three-round flyweight MMA war.
The two do battle at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug on Prime Video, which broadcasts live from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, Nov. 8.
Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and absolutely free on Amazon Prime Video. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event.
Danny Kingad says key to beating Adriano Moraes lies in preparation: "I get my body and mind ready"
'The King' Danny Kingad believes he has a good chance of finally beating longtime rival 'Mikinho' Adriano Moraes when he meets his rival again at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug on Prime Video next month.
The 27-year-old is working hard in training, making sure he has all the bases covered to bring himself as close as possible to victory over his arch nemesis.
'The King' told Sportskeeda MMA:
"It was a bit of a concern for me as well, but in a positive way. I think the main thing is that I get my body and mind ready and the game plan is in place already, so it’s more just fine-tuning everything all the way to fight night."