wants to convert his dominance into finishes and prove he belongs at the top of the strawweight MMA ranking. 바카라 웹사이트
On October 4 in U.S. primetime, the #2-ranked contender will take on #5-ranked 바카라 웹사이트at , and he sees the matchup as a chance to showcase a different level to his game.
Although Masunyane has offered brief glimpses of his knockout power, he라이브 바카라 relied more on his wrestling base to overwhelm his previous rivals en route to decision wins.바카라 웹사이트
This time, the South African star won’t be satisfied with a three-rounder. He wants to make a statement and put Malachiev away when they clash at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand:바카라 웹사이트
“I haven’t really changed much of my game plan because I know it라이브 바카라 good, but I do want to start finishing fights. I know I can take my opponents to the deep end, so why not risk it and go to finish the fight?바카라 웹사이트
“I’ve been playing a safe game, and I’ve been beating the guys, but every time I look at the tape, I’m very disappointed I wasn’t able to finish, even when I’ve been dominant. So this time, I’m going out there to risk it all. The more you risk it, the better opportunities you get to win.바카라 웹사이트 바카라 웹사이트바카라 웹사이트
“I’m at the stage where I’m reaching my pinnacle in fighting, so it라이브 바카라 time to start inspiring young athletes from Africa by having them see me on the international stage, winning titles, and finishing guys. I feel like I have the power and the skills to do it.”바카라 웹사이트
Of course, finishing opponents is easier said than done when consistently facing elite competitors. Malachiev is no exception, but바카라 웹사이트Masunyane is confident his skill set will give him the edge on fight night. 바카라 웹사이트
Although the Russian라이브 바카라 wrestling and submissions are a threat to anybody in the division, “Little Giant” believes he is a step ahead both technically and physically:
“Mansur is a very good grappler. He라이브 바카라 phenomenal. He라이브 바카라 got some great skills. His wrestling game is very good.바카라 웹사이트I feel the same about my skills. My wrestling and grappling play a big part in it.바카라 웹사이트
“But I feel like I’ve got more tools and I’m more explosive. I think I will be able to utilize that and play around with my wrestling, and I feel like my striking has gotten better. I’m going to be able to use my striking more and look for a finish there if the wrestling cancels each other out. 바카라 웹사이트
“But I definitely feel like my wrestling is much more superior. My scrambling and getting on top is quicker, and he won’t be able to handle that pressure.”바카라 웹사이트
Masunyane Boosted By New Surroundings And Training Partners바카라 웹사이트
Bokang Masunyane has maintained his #2 ranking in the strawweight MMA division with back-to-back wins since his lone career defeat to former divisional king and current #1 contender in 2022.바카라 웹사이트
Victories over and have kept him ahead of the chasing pack, while only바카라 웹사이트Brooks and reigning ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion stand above him.바카라 웹사이트
Knowing there라이브 바카라 little else to gun for if he라이브 바카라 successful at ONE Fight Night 25, “Little Giant” thinks one more win could earn him the opportunity to challenge for gold:바카라 웹사이트
“For me, after this fight, the only fight that will matter is getting the title shot. That라이브 바카라 what I’ve been wanting for the last four years. I’ve been defending my #2 spot for a while now, and I think it라이브 바카라 time to make a point so I can get my title shot.바카라 웹사이트
“I’m super motivated for this fight, going out on my shield. This is one of the hardest training camps I’ve done. Mentally, I’m in a great space. I just can’t wait to showcase my skills. It라이브 바카라 going to be incredible. This fight is for my fans, this fight is for my country, and this fight is for Africa.”바카라 웹사이트
One of the things spurring on Masunyane and fueling his self-belief is a recent move to Pretoria to train at the renowned CIT MMA facility. 바카라 웹사이트
With the chance to work alongside top World Champions and join one of Africa라이브 바카라 most successful fight teams, “Little Giant” took the difficult step to move away from his previous gym – but he knew it was necessary to fulfill his dreams.바카라 웹사이트
With the new surroundings, teammates, and motivation, Masunyane promises to be better than ever as he targets the top dogs at strawweight:
“Previously, I was in a very good MMA gym, but I decided to make a change to move from Cape Town to Pretoria. 바카라 웹사이트
“It was to train among the best in the world. We’ve got all these strong fighters with experience being World Champions that I am able to train with now. And it has really played a big role for me.
“As soon as I got to the gym, I was really welcomed. They knew who I was, so I fit really well into the community and into the gym.바카라 웹사이트I was very excited for the change, and it was a big change to elevate myself into a World Champion.”바카라 웹사이트
