Antonio Cesar's Nine-Fight Streak Faces Toughest Test Yet

Antonio Cesar puts his nine-fight winning streak on the line against unbeaten Joshua Perreira at ONE Fight Night 48, streaming live from Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium on October 2.

The Brazilian flyweight, who jumped into contender status with a short-notice decision over Lito Adiwang in July, returns with a 14-2 record and momentum that traces back to a Manaus upbringing shaped by discipline. "My mother made me a very disciplined person, and so did my first taekwondo coach. The combination of the two shaped my character, my habits, and my mindset," Cesar told BJPenn.com.

Perreira Brings Perfect Record Into Flyweight Clash

Perreira enters 6-0, highlighted by a 38-second spinning backfist knockout of Gilbert Nakatani earlier this year, though this marks his first legitimate test since recovering from ACL surgery following his promotional debut. The undefeated prospect trains under former UFC fighter Matt Brown and presents a clear step up in competition for Cesar.

Cesar turned pro at 17 and collected three Mr. Cage Flyweight Championships before ONE came calling. His motivation runs deeper than rankings. "I fell in love with it because of the lifestyle, not fame or money. I like training, preparing, and winning. If I keep winning, I can help the people around me and change my life, my wife's life, and my family's life," he said, per the BJPenn.com story.

Whichever man's streak snaps first will see his stock drop in a flyweight division already crowded with unbeaten prospects. ONE Fight Night 48 airs in U.S. primetime on October 2.

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• BJPenn — Antonio Cesar’s nine-fight streak faces its biggest test yet at ONE Fight Night 48