Read about Joshua Pacio’s controversial victory as he reclaims his ONE strawweight title in a highly anticipated rematch against Jarred Brooks. Despite a disqualification, Pacio’s resilience and faith shine through in this intense MMA showdown.
| Joshua Pacio reclaims ONE strawweight title
| On March 1, Joshua Pacio made a stunning comeback to reclaim his ONE strawweight MMA world title in a highly controversial ending. In a much-anticipated rematch against his rival, Jarred Brooks, Pacio found himself in an unlikely scenario – a disqualification.
| Despite their heated rivalry, Brooks showed compassion and apologized to Pacio and his team for the accidental slam. With the issues resolved and Pacio’s well-being assured, fans can expect an immediate third fight to provide a definitive conclusion to this epic rivalry.
Joshua Pacio reclaims ONE strawweight title
On March 1, Joshua Pacio made a stunning comeback to reclaim his ONE strawweight MMA world title in a highly controversial ending. In a much-anticipated rematch against his rival, Jarred Brooks, Pacio found himself in an unlikely scenario – a disqualification.
The fight took a bizarre turn when Brooks managed to lock Pacio in a back clinch and lifted him in the air, attempting to slam him to the side. However, an error in the rotation caused Brooks to inadvertently slam Pacio head-first onto the mat.
The Filipino MMA icon showed incredible resilience, staying conscious despite the brutal impact. Brooks initially believed he had won via TKO, but was soon informed that he had been disqualified due to the illegal spike/slam.
In an interview with The MMA Superfan, Pacio credited his recovery to a higher power, stating, "I’m always protected by God. What you saw in this fight was the highlight – it’s not about winning the belt back, but how I was protected from harm."
Despite their heated rivalry, Brooks showed compassion and apologized to Pacio and his team for the accidental slam. With the issues resolved and Pacio’s well-being assured, fans can expect an immediate third fight to provide a definitive conclusion to this epic rivalry.
