Adriano Moraes seeks title at ONE 172 in Saitama

Adriano Moraes is excited as he prepares for ONE 172 at the Saitama Super Arena. He has fond memories of watching legendary fighters like Wanderlei Silva and Kazushi Sakuraba during the PRIDE promotions. These memories inspire him as he gets ready for his fight on Sunday. Moraes, 35, is a well-known fighter in ONE Championship. He has fought 17 times and held titles three times. Now, he is aiming for a fourth title as he faces Yuya Wakamatsu for the vacant championship. This match will be a rematch of their fight from March 2022, which Moraes won by submission. He believes both fighters have improved since their last encounter. Moraes aims to win again, predicting he will submit Wakamatsu in the second round. His confidence is strong as he continues his lengthy career in mixed martial arts. Despite being a professional fighter for nearly 14 years, Moraes feels youthful and healthy. He shows no signs of wanting to retire anytime soon. He is committed to training hard and achieving his goal of becoming a champion again. "If God is to give me the blessing of health, I'm still going to be here fighting," he said.