Filipino MMA star Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang is set to make a statement as he takes on no. 5-ranked MMA strawweight Keito Yamakita at ONE Fight Night 28.
Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang is hoping to ride a strong wave of momentum as he enters 2025 with the goal of making it to the top of his weight class.
His first order of duty? A date with no. 5-ranked MMA strawweight fighter Keito Yamakita at ONE Fight Night 28 on February 8 inside Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The match could send him back into the rankings if he scores yet another win.
The 31-year-old promises that he won’t disappoint fans in his return to the ONE stage as he eyes his fourth straight victory since returning from an ACL tear late in 2023.
“To my fans and supporters, Happy New Year! And I promise to make it even happier by announcing my return in the ring this February 8,” Adiwang said.
“My new year has been silent because I am saving all the fireworks [for] fight day, so don’t miss it,” he added.
Showing how serious he is about preparing for this match, Adiwang cut his holidays short. In fact, he only spent time in the Philippines for Christmas before flying back to Bali to train with Soma MMA two days later.
There were no fancy New Year’s celebrations for Adiwang. No smoked meat on the grill. No fireworks. Only hard work.
But he believes it’s for the best.
“He’s a grinder, that’s why I’m truly preparing for this fight,” he continued.
Adiwang will have a familiar face with him on the card when his good friend and ex-teammate Jeremy “The Juggernaut” Pacatiw also returns to action that night.
“The Juggernaut” battles Ibrahim Dauev in a bantamweight MMA bout, where Pacatiw could take his third straight win in the promotion – his fourth in five bouts.