Adriano Moraes Fired Up to Put On a Show Against Demetrious Johnson at ONE on Prime Video 1 Rematch

ONE Flyweight World Champion Adriano “Mikinho” Moraes earned arguably the most significant victory of his career when he knocked out Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson in April 2021.

Now, the Brazilian superstar is ready to do it again when he runs it back with the 12-time Flyweight MMA World Champion in the main event of ONE on Prime Video 1 on August 26.

Adriano Moraes reveals who will be the real winner at ONE on Prime Video 1

The upcoming spectacle will be broadcast live in U.S. primetime via the streaming giant Prime Video, and as he prepares for his massive rematch, Moraes feels grateful to be part of the historic card.

“It’s an amazing opportunity to keep showing what I’m born for. I love to be in this game. I love my job, and to do everything I do for MMA,” he said.

“Right now, ONE Championship has come to the U.S. to show the power of The Home of Martial Arts [and] the values of martial arts that we’re going to bring good to our heroes.”

While he is thrilled to get a chance to further stamp his dominance on the flyweight division by finishing the MMA GOAT a second time, Moraes is even more motivated to leave a mark in front of a new audience, who he believes will be the true victors on the night.

“Who’s going to really win? It’s going to be the new fans. Our fans they’re going to always love and support us and have been keeping up with us for a long time in ONE Championship,” the American Top Team and Constrictor Team athlete shared.

“I hope you guys enjoy it. And let’s go.”

‘Mikinho’ is excited for a teammate’s contest at ONE on Prime Video 1

The prospect of defeating one of the best-ever American fighters should push “Mikinho” to put on the performance of the night, but the 34-year-old star is also hoping that his teammate, burgeoning heavyweight MMA star Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida, impresses on the stacked bill.

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The 17-time BJJ World Champion debuted in the all-encompassing sport last year and has gone 3-0 in the Circle since then. On August 26, he will put his unbeaten streak on the line against former ONE World Title challenger Kirill Grishenko in what is, undoubtedly, his biggest test to date. 

The flyweight king believes both himself and Almeida appearing at the same event will truly launch ONE’s tenure in North America in style.

“’Buchecha’ and Adriano together in the same card is amazing. For me to be in the company for a long time and see everything that the company has dreamed of before and now has come true, you know, and to come to U.S. primetime with Amazon Prime. Maybe next year, we’re going to have the first event here on American soil,” Moraes said.

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