DANNY “The King” Kingad has no problem running it back with Reece “Lightning” McLaren if the powers that be will allow it.
The Lions Nation MMA bet made it clear that he won’t have second thoughts engaging in a rematch against the Fil-Aussie grappler especially after McLaren revisited the idea after his last match.
“Matagal na niyang sinasabi sa akin na gusto niyang mag-rematch at wala namang problema sa akin. Ready ako anytime,” said Kingad.
McLaren once again name-checked Kingad after the former’s split decision victory over “Wolf Warrior” Hu Yong at ONE Fight Night 22: Sundell vs. Diachkova.
It’s a loss that still stings for McLaren five years removed from their first encounter at ONE: Dawn of Heroes, one where the Igorot warrior pulled off the split decision win.
Kingad agrees that a lot has changed, but if ever that match gets booked, he has no doubt that the result will be the same.
“Malayo na ang pinagkaiba dati sa ngayon. Pero sa tingin ko kung mangyari man ‘yun, hindi na mapupunta sa decision ‘yung laban. Sure ako na kung hindi knockout, submission ‘yung magiging panalo ko,” he said.
This could also be a proving ground for both as they remain in the thick of the ONE Athlete Rankings.
Kingad, after all, is hungry to get back to his winning ways after falling via unanimous decision to Yuya “Little Piranha” Wakamatsu at ONE 165: Rodtang vs. Takeru.
That’s why for Kingad, the victor of this matchup should be a step closer in challenging the ONE Flyweight MMA World Champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson.
“Posible ‘yan kasi nasa top rank kami. No. 3 ako at no. 4 naman siya, so tinitignan ko ito as a chance para makabalik at makabawi ng panalo,” he said.
