Danny Kingad is eager to prove that he remains a force to be reckoned with in the stacked ONE Flyweight mixed martial arts (MMA) division.

The Filipino veteran returns on Saturday when he faces Hu Yong in a pivotal MMA clash at ONE Fight Night 40 on Prime Video at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok.

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’s upper echelon.

Kingad’s most recent outing saw him fall short in a world title eliminator rematch against Adriano Moraes at ONE 169, where he was caught with a guillotine choke in the second round despite a strong start.

Now, he’s ready to silence his critics.

“I’m extremely fired up to be back inside the Circle this February 14. This fight means a lot to me because it’s an important step toward my goal,” Kingad said.

“I’ve been training with intensity, focus, and purpose, and I’m ready to show a sharper, stronger, and more dangerous version of Danny Kingad.”