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When Lito “Thunder Child” Adiwang bought the information that he was lastly going to face Jarred “The Monkey God” Brooks, he felt a unique form of pleasure.
For the #5-ranked strawweight – who will get his long-awaited shot at Brooks in the principle occasion of ONE: NEXTGEN III on Friday, 26 November – there’s one thing concerning the American that makes him further motivated.
“I’m simply very comfortable that not less than, regardless of it being canceled a couple of months in the past, it’s lastly taking place,” Adiwang says.
“I need to take a look at my expertise towards one of the best on this planet. And yeah, Jarred thinks that he’s one of the best on this division. So I need to take a look at my expertise towards him.”
In fact, anybody following the 2 strawweight juggernauts on social media is aware of that Adiwang’s pleasure goes past a take a look at of ability.
The 2 have been going at it since their unique bout was introduced for “ONE on TNT II” final April – a bout that was postponed after Adiwang contracted COVID-19.
And within the months that adopted, the debuting Brooks continued speaking large and taking pictures on the high guys within the strawweight division.
In response, Adiwang fired again via numerous interviews within the Filipino press, making it clear that he plans to humble the tough-talking wrestler after they meet.
Normally calm and picked up earlier than a combat, Adiwang admits that every one the speak is a bit uncharacteristic for him. So what pushed “Thunder Child” to interrupt his peace and be part of the confrontation?
It had one thing to do together with his hair – or quite, what Brooks needed to do with it.
“That comes from me simply getting irritated by him. I noticed his feedback in my [Instagram] put up earlier than that he desires to chop my mullet after beating me,” Adiwang says.
“So yeah, let’s go, let’s settle the rating first, then possibly he can fear about that after. As a result of he’s bought so many extra issues aside from my mullet.”
Brooks has since apologized for the remark, however that hasn’t taken away the hearth from both man. “The Monkey God” just lately reignited the flames by claiming that Adiwang’s uncommon trash speak is an indication of nerves earlier than their bout.
Nevertheless, “Thunder Child” isn’t having any of it.
“Let’s attempt to change the phrase nervous. Let’s use excited as a substitute,” the 28-year-old Filipino says.
“I’m actually, actually enthusiastic about this combat as a result of he stated that he’s one of the best on this planet, and that’s the factor for me. I actually need to take a look at my expertise towards one of the best. So I’m actually wanting ahead to this one.”
Adiwang has competed because the postponement of their unique match, beating “Wolf of the Grasslands” Hexigetu in a dominant determination victory at ONE: REVOLUTION this previous September.
That victory pushed his blended martial arts document to 13-3, put him on a two-fight successful streak, and paved the way in which for him to re-enter the top-five rankings.
However even whereas getting ready for that bout, the Filipino stored a watch firmly on Brooks. And he thinks the short turnaround is helpful given the traits shared by Hexigetu and “The Monkey God.”
“The Hexigetu combat is a blessing as a result of yeah, they’ve some form of similarities. So it’s a superb warmup combat for me,” Adiwang says.
“We all know that [Hexigetu’s] recreation plan is to attempt to take me down and management me, possibly dish some ground-and-pound and win by factors. However I did cease his recreation, so it’s a blessing for me to have that combat. Nice warmup combat.”
It’s clear that Adiwang believes he’s higher outfitted to deal with Brooks now, each from beating one other grappler in Hexigetu to discovering further motivation from the pre-fight chatter.
However the Filipino is finished speaking now. He’s able to let his actions do the work – and he hopes “The Monkey God” feels the identical.
“I’m simply excited. And I hope he’s excited as nicely as a result of I’ve been getting ready for him,” Adiwang provides.
“I don’t assume he has excuses anymore as a result of the postponement gave us each time to organize longer. I don’t need to say something anymore, Let’s go. Let’s get this completed.”
Learn extra: Full Card Confirmed For ONE: NEXTGEN III On 26 November
