Nico Cornejo, also known as “The Steel City Kid,” has made history as the first athlete from Pueblo, Colorado, to sign with the prestigious ONE Championship. This milestone was highlighted during his appearance on the Denver Sports Betting Radio Show, where he shared his remarkable journey and upcoming fight.

Cornejo is set to compete in ONE 168: Denver on September 6th at Ball Arena against Adrian Lee. This event is notable as only the second ONE Championship fight card held in the U.S., following last year’s event in Broomfield that was sold out.

In the interview with Denver Sports Betting owner Ryan Garcia, Cornejo recounted his rise from a challenging upbringing in Pueblo to becoming a prominent figure in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). His path to professional fighting has been anything but conventional.

With his focus now solely on his fight career, Cornejo is eager to make a significant impact at ONE 168. Fans and sports enthusiasts are invited to tune in to hear his inspiring story and witness his next step in the MMA world. Make sure to tune in on September 6th for One 168 by grabbing your tickets to see it live. Link here