Retracing the life path of “Fabrizio Andrade” who faced hardships since childhood. Before using martial arts to raise his goals for himself to succeed and become an MMA king.
“Wonderboy” Fabrizio Andrade, ONE MMA Bantamweight World Champion (135-145 lbs.), will face “The General” Jonathan Haggerty. Muay Thai throne of the same model To compete for the vacant ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion title in ONE Fight Night 16: Jonathan vs. Fabrizio, which will be broadcast live from Lumpini Boxing Stadium (Ramintra) ) during American prime time which corresponds to 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 4, 2023.
As for “Fabrizio”, he is another king who is still undefeated in the ONE arena since his debut. But many people may not know that this 26-year-old knockout player from Brazil Life has to overcome many obstacles since childhood. Until becoming successful until today, martial arts helped lead the way. Today we will take you to look back at his life path and what he had to overcome.
#Growing up in a poor environment
Fabrizio and family
“Fabrizio” grew up in a slum area. In Fortaleza, Brazil, he was the youngest of three siblings. His father was a watch seller in the market. As for mother, she works as a cook. The family is poor at home. Repeatedly having to endure an environment that is not very good Because all around him was full of crime and violence that he was accustomed to seeing. But in the lack of life There are still positive aspects hidden. Difficulties help refine him to be patient. and mold him into having a stronger heart than children of the same age
“I remember there were times when I felt hopeless. I don’t know what my future will be like. My family is very poor. I faced countless hardships during my time in Brazil. We only had enough money to buy food and necessities. My father and mother worked hard to provide for their children and tried to raise me and my siblings to grow up to be quality people.”
“I have encountered countless bad things in my life. There are criminal gangs there. and drug dealers everywhere So I grew up seeing people die in front of my eyes. Many teenagers my age have taken their own lives. It was a very cruel childhood for me.”
#Muay Thai leads the way to a new life.
Many children and youth in Brazil grow up and are exposed to the sport of football. Because this is the number one sport in this country, and “Fabrizio” is one of those kids. Until he discovered martial arts. When he got the chance to follow his friend to a Muay Thai gym. And it was impressive to see the fighters on the stage gain respect from the people. He hopes to follow in their footsteps and use martial arts to pull him away from the streets of Fortaleza.
“When I started getting good at Muay Thai Everyone admires me. And that motivates me every day. Sports has changed my life. It is my only life goal. I might have gotten lost before. I don’t know what my goal in life is, but today it gives me a goal to change my life and my family’s life for the better.”
#From a far away home to chase dreams
When “Fabrizio” has set his own goals in life. He decided to leave his distant hometown to pursue his dream of martial arts. By competing in MMA using Muay Thai and BJJ skills that are in the blood, blending together perfectly. The young boy with Samba blood began to accumulate experience from many arenas by competing in both kickboxing and Muay Thai until he began to be known throughout Asia. But still, a young man leaves his home and family to live on the other side of the world. He couldn’t help but say that he had to face loneliness and loneliness in exchange for the goal he had set.
“One of the worst experiences. That was when I went to China. I don’t speak English at all. And I don’t know anyone. It was only my manager’s business to arrange fights for me to compete in. I had to communicate through an interpreter. And it’s very difficult. When I was at a gym full of Chinese people I have no friends I don’t know who to talk to. Because I can’t speak his language at all.”
“I remember that I used to regret coming to China. I sat and cried in the bathroom for an hour. Because I didn’t know what to do. I had no money and my family wasn’t there. I had to suppress everything, not wanting to tell or ask for help from home. Because I don’t want to make them worry.”
#From dreams to success
After gaining experience in kickboxing and Muay Thai in China for a long time, “Fabrizio” began to turn his attention to the country that is the origin of the Eight Weapons, Thailand. Until finally, he decided to move to practice in Phuket. And that was the starting point for him to receive an offer to sign a contract with ONE in 2020 as an MMA athlete.
However, after that, “Fabrizio” applied his kickboxing and Muay Thai skills to the BJJ fighting that he had the basics of and was diligent in developing his skills and turned himself in to compete under MMA rules with ONE until he won a victory over his opponent. 5 times in a row and it was a step for him to become a challenger to the bantamweight throne against “John Lineker” in October 2022, even though the result of that competition ended. There was no result from the competition because “Fabrizio” missed and stabbed into “John’s” knee, breaking it until he was unable to return to fight.
But 4 months later, the pair received an official rematch in the ONE FIGHT NIGHT 7 battle. This time, the feisty kid who was a knockout fighter came forward to fire his weapons until his fellow fighters refused to leave their corner after the end. In the 4th round, the referee on the stage decided to call an end to the bout. Ready to raise his hand for “Fabrizio” to become the new ONE MMA Bantamweight World Champion immediately.
“Every day I wake up I still can’t believe that everything that happened in my life was real. I’ve come this far But what excites me the most? That is, I always knew that no matter how difficult it was, I will succeed.”
“If you believe in your heart Do what must be done. Because at a certain point Everything will be better We sow seeds today for harvests tomorrow.”
#Erase bad memories with a determined goal in life.
Fabrizio’s new house, obtained through hard work.
Although bad memories from his childhood still haunt Fabrizio’s mind, he has been able to overcome them through martial arts and his goal in life. The MMA King is about to pursue his dream. of himself by holding two belts Still adhering to the ultimate goal of helping make his life and family happy, which It was the only thing that would erase the terrible memories of his childhood.
“You have to look for things that you like. Whether it’s a sport, a job, or something you really enjoy doing. And imagine where you want to go. If you have a goal You wake up every day with a mission to strive for. This will inspire you to move forward every day and it will help erase the bad memories you have.”
“I always try to think of positive things and take time each day to develop my mindset.”
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2023-10-14 09:08:44
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