Fabricio Andrade on why he’s spent so much time at home in Brazil recently: “Now my life is better”

Reigning ONE bantamweight MMA world champion Fabricio Andrade of Brazil is reaping the fruits of his hard work.

The 28-year-old dealt with poverty early in his life, but has now established a comfortable life for himself and his family. Now, ‘Wonder Boy’ makes sure to return to his roots even after all the success he achieved.

In an interview with the South China Morning Post (SCMP), Andrade revealed why he chooses to go home to Brazil every chance he gets:

“I’ve spent a lot of time in Brazil recently, because, you know, my whole career I was living here and away from my family, you know, from my house, everything. But now my life is better, you know. I earn more money, you know. I can travel more, so I try to enjoy and spend more time in Brazil, and that's why I'm looking, now we have good gyms there, you know.”

Andrade looks to continue his reign as the 145-pound division’s ruler in the curtain closer of ONE Fight Night 38 on Prime Video.

He’ll face surging Mongolian challenger and No.4-ranked contender Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu on Friday, Dec. 5, at Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium.

Watch the full SCMP interview:

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Fabricio Andrade won't underestimate Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu

For Fabricio Andrade, underestimating his next challenger, Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu, would be a critical mistake.

The 36-year-old Mongolian has laid a trail of devastation on his way to a title shot. For 'Wonder Boy', distance management and his destructive knockout power will once again be key.

'Wonder Boy' told SCMP:

“Yeah, man. He's tough, you know, that's one thing. He's tough. He lost one time to Artem Belakh. Artem Belakh was able to stop him, but he’s coming from good wins, and he's a tough opponent, very experienced.”

ONE Fight Night 38 will stream live in U.S. primetime free on Prime Video for North American fans.