MANILA — Adriano Moraes and even Geje Eustaquio may need to watch the showdown between Danny Kingad and Ma Hao Bin while they prepare for their battle.
A future fight for Moraes’ One flyweight belt could be at stake as Kingad and Ma collide in one of the undercards of One: Pinnacle of Power in Macau on Saturday night.
Kingad and Ma have been stellar in their first matches under One Championship, making them worthy to be next in line to contend for the said championship.
The flyweight belt is actually on the line on Saturday night as Moraes and Eustaquio, the interim champ, battle for the right to become the undisputed One champ in the main event.
However, a win by both Kingad and Eustaquio could be interesting as this could mean they will clash in an all-Filipino MMA title fight — and an all-Team Lakay battle at that.
But Kingad insisted that he will not fight his stable mate even if a world title is at stake.
“That’s not going to happen. We always go at it in practice anyway. I’m happy that I get to spar with him all the time because he pushes me to the limit. We push each other, and we push each other to the next level,” he shared. “I will support coach Geje all the way.”
Kingad also said that he will be fine even if he gives way to Eustaquio.
“I don’t mind filling [the gatekeeper] role if ever he wins against Adriano Moraes. He is my senior, and we are teammates. He is like a brother to me,” Kingad stated. “I am still young. I believe that my time will come.” (Ivan Stewart Saldajeno/PNA)
