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Filipino MMA fighter Danny "The King" Kingad. Handout/ONE Championship

Filipino MMA fighter Danny "The King" Kingad.

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770700025786Danny_Kingad.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Filipino MMA fighter Danny &quot;The King&quot; Kingad. Handout/ONE Championship" width="960"/>Filipino MMA fighter Danny &quot;The King&quot; Kingad. Handout/ONE Championship</div>MANILA -- Filipino MMA fighter Danny &quot;The King&quot; Kingad wants to show that he is still a force to be reckoned with in ONE Championship&#x27;s stacked flyweight MMA division.He has a chance to do so on Saturday, February 14, when he returns to action against the &quot;Wolf Warrior,&quot; Hu Yong, at ONE Fight Night 40 on Prime Video at the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.After back-to-back setbacks against elite competition, the 30-year-old Lions Nation MMA standout is determined to reclaim his spot among the division&#x27;s upper echelon.Kingad&#x27;s most recent outing saw him fall short in a World Title eliminator rematch against Adriano &quot;Mikinho&quot; Moraes at ONE 169, where he was caught with a guillotine choke in the second round despite a strong start. Now, he&#x27;s ready to silence his critics. &quot;I&#x27;m extremely fired up to be back inside the Circle this February 14. This fight means a lot to me because it&#x27;s an important step toward my goal. I&#x27;ve been training with intensity, focus, and purpose, and I&#x27;m ready to show a sharper, stronger, and more dangerous version of Danny Kingad,&quot; he said.The former ONE Flyweight MMA World Grand Prix finalist understands the stakes of this matchup.With the flyweight landscape more competitive than ever, Kingad knows a convincing performance against the dangerous Chinese knockout artist is essential to reignite his championship aspirations.&quot;Fans will see a different fire in me this time. I&#x27;m fighting with urgency and hunger because this bout is crucial in putting me back in position for a title shot. Every athlete dreams of fighting for the belt, and this fight is part of that journey. That goal pushes me through every hard round and every sacrifice in training,&quot; he said.Hu arrives carrying his own two-fight losing streak, having dropped close decisions to Reece &quot;Lightning&quot; McLaren and Sanzhar &quot;Tornado&quot; Zakirov at ONE Fight Night 36 in October.The 29-year-old Fighting Bros Club representative remains a legitimate threat, having previously demolished former ONE Flyweight MMA World Champion Geje &quot;Gravity&quot; Eustaquio with a first-round knockout at ONE 164.&quot;Hu Yong is a tough and dangerous opponent, and I respect what he brings to the table. At the same time, I trust my preparation, my team, and the work I&#x27;ve been putting in. We&#x27;re studying his style carefully and building a game plan that allows me to control the fight, show my improvements, and earn the win,&quot; Kingad said.As he prepares for this critical crossroads bout, the Lions Nation MMA representative expressed gratitude to his supporters while promising to deliver a performance worthy of title contention.&quot;Thank you to everyone who continues to support and believe in me. Your support gives me strength. On February 14, expect a focused, hungry, and determined Danny Kingad inside the Circle. I&#x27;m ready to give everything I have to take this next step toward the belt,&quot; he said.

Filipino MMA fighter Danny "The King" Kingad wants to show that he is still a force to be reckoned with in ONE Championship's stacked flyweight MMA division.

Filipino MMA fighter Danny "The King" Kingad wants to show that he is still a force to be reckoned with in ONE Championship's stacked flyweight MMA division.

MMA: At ONE Fight Night 40, Danny Kingad looks to prove he still has what it takes

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MMA: At ONE Fight Night 40, Danny Kingad looks to prove he still has what it takes

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Published February 10, 2026 01:09 PM PHT

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Updated February 10, 2026 06:51 PM PHT

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