South African flyweight MMA fighter Willie van Rooyen, also known as the ‘White Lion’, is gearing up for his second appearance in ONE Championship with a determination to make a strong statement in the promotion. Despite facing a setback in his debut match last November, where he suffered a first-round submission loss to Avazbek Kholmirzaev, van Rooyen is now focused on his upcoming fight and is eager to showcase his skills and resilience.
In a recent interview with ONE Championship, van Rooyen expressed his eagerness for his comeback fight and emphasized his goal of proving himself in the division. He mentioned, “So my main focus on this fight is just to have a good comeback, because I didn’t have the best start in my debut in ONE. So I want to make a comeback and make a statement and let the fighters know: listen, I’m not here to play around, I’m here to stay and to stand on business.”
The 23-year-old fighter is scheduled to face Filipino veteran Jeremy Miado, also known as ‘The Jaguar’, in a flyweight MMA bout at ONE Fight Night 41: Sinsamut vs. Jarvis on Prime Video. The event will take place on Friday, March 13 at the historic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Fans in the United States and Canada can watch the action live on Amazon Prime Video with a subscription.
Van Rooyen is determined to put on a spectacular performance in his upcoming fight and has vowed to secure a victory against Miado. He emphasized the importance of winning and stated, “[I want to show] a more aggressive, better fight than the previous one. Winning is very, very important to me. I have to make this comeback if I want to make a good statement or a good reputation for myself in ONE.”
As the fight approaches, fans can expect an intense battle between van Rooyen and Miado, with the ‘White Lion’ determined to prove his worth in the promotion. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest updates on Willie van Rooyen’s journey in ONE Championship.
In conclusion, Willie van Rooyen is set to make a strong comeback in ONE Championship and is determined to showcase his skills and determination in his upcoming fight against Jeremy Miado. With a focus on securing a victory and making a statement in the division, van Rooyen is ready to put on a show for fans on Prime Video.
