Danny Kingard’s preparation for “Wolf Warrior” Hu Yong was anything but casual.

The 30-year-old Filipino standout takes on the Chinese star in a flyweight MMA bout at ONE Fight Night 40: Buntan vs. Hemetsberger II on Friday, February 13, live on Prime Video from the Lumpinee Arena in Bangkok, Thailand.

“The King” enters this crucial fight seeking his first victory since back-to-back losses to former champion Adriano Moraes and reigning ONE Flyweight MMA World Champion Yuya Wakamatsu, making his comeback performance crucial for future title fights.

during an interview ONE Championship, Lion Nation MMA Martial Artist Revealed the intensity of his training camp in Benguet, Philippines.

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“Preparation has been intense and completely locked in from the beginning. The entire Lions MMA team is committed and pulling together, and even over the holidays, the work has not slowed down. We are focused on perfecting every detail so that when fight night comes, I am ready in every aspect,” Danny Kingard told the organization.

Things may not go well for Kingard against Moraes and Wakamatsu. However, he showed his best ability against two top superstars.

Prior to losing both fights, “The King” had compiled an impressive 11-3 record in the largest martial arts organization in the world. His only losses during this period came against Kairat Akhmetov, flyweight great Demetrius Johnson and Moraes.

Danny Kingard says he’s ‘not afraid’ of swapping bombs with Hu Yong

Hu Yong’s devastating punches have helped him score three knockouts on the global stage, including a knockout of Danny Kingad’s associate Geje Eustaquio at ONE 164 in December 2022.

Although “The King” knows the Chinese star’s fierce combination, He’s Not Afraid to Experience It Firsthand at ONE Fight Night 40.

“I’m not afraid to go on offense with him. But if I get the chance, I’m going to go after those who take down the fight. If I can submit him or finish him with ground and pound strikes, that’s just a bonus for me,” the Filipino veteran told The Promotion in the same interview.

Jingard and Hu Yong’s flyweight MMA brawl will be part of ONE Fight Night 40, which is completely free for active Amazon Prime Video subscribers in North America.