Fabricio Andrade says he became more humble after becoming world champion: “One of the things that had really changed”

Fabricio Andrade | Photo credit: ONE Championship
Fabricio Andrade [Image courtesy: ONE Championship]

Becoming the ONE bantamweight MMA world champion has transformed Brazilian superstar Fabricio Andrade into a better fighter and person.

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Apart from seeing his career reach unprecedented heights, the 28-year-old warrior revealed how reaching the mountaintop has been crucial for his growth.

Speaking to ONE Championship, ‘Wonder Boy' detailed how he learned to embrace becoming a role model to his fans.

"One of the things that had really changed in my mind was a bit of the ego. When I finally became champion and started to be more stable, I started to understand that what was in my head wasn't the things that I really should do."
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Andrade can now proudly call himself a martial artist who practices the values of combat sports in and out of the ring.

The Tiger Muay Thai and Evolve MMA affiliate realized his dream of capturing 26 pounds of gold by destroying John Lineker across two epic fights.

His maturity inside and outside the ring has been evident, as he now carries himself with the professionalism and aura of a true world champion, who understands the responsibility that comes with the prestige.

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Andrade will seek to continue his reign this Friday, Dec. 6, when he defends his belt against No.4-ranked challenger Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu in the main event of ONE Fight Night 38 on Prime Video.

The full event broadcasts live in U.S. primetime from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, exclusively on Prime Video for North American viewers.

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Fabricio Andrade unbothered by Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu's elite grappling

Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu's relentless wrestling and punishing submission game have made him one of the most feared men in the division.

But for the 145-pound MMA kingpin Fabricio Andrade, it's nothing out of the ordinary.

'Wonder Boy' is confident he can stifle the Mongolian's pressure and impose his own striking excellence.

“So for me, I just need to defend his takedowns, and after that, I do what I do, you know. This is natural for me,” he told ONE.

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