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High-Stakes MMA Showdown: Pacio vs. Malachiev

Don’t miss the high-stakes MMA showdown between Joshua Pacio and Mansur Malachiev at ONE Fight Night 15: Tawanchai vs. Superbon. Get all the details and stay updated on onefc.com.

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Joshua “The Passion” Pacio
Mansur Malachiev

A high-stakes MMA showdown is set to take place at ONE Fight Night 15: Tawanchai vs. Superbon. Former divisional king Joshua Pacio will face undefeated rising star Mansur Malachiev in a matchup with major implications for the World Title picture. Pacio, a former five-time ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion, aims to secure a rematch with reigning titleholder Jarred Brooks. Malachiev, with his impressive record and skills, has the potential to become a future ONE World Champion. This battle promises action from start to finish.

A highly anticipated MMA event is set to take place at ONE Fight Night 15: Tawanchai vs. Superbon on Prime Video. This event will feature a clash between former divisional king Joshua “The Passion” Pacio and undefeated rising star Mansur Malachiev. The fight, scheduled for Friday, October 6, will be broadcast live in U.S. primetime.

Pacio, the #1-ranked strawweight contender, is making his first promotional appearance since losing his gold to Jarred “The Monkey God” Brooks at ONE 164 last December. The Filipino fighter, a former five-time ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion, aims to put on a dominant performance and secure a rematch with the American star. Prior to losing the belt, Pacio had established himself as one of the organization’s most dominant World Champions and a top pound-for-pound MMA fighter.

On the other hand, Malachiev, currently ranked #5 in the division, is coming off a spectacular first-round submission victory over Jeremy Miado in his promotional debut at ONE Fight Night 11 in June. With an impressive 11-0 professional record and an 82 percent finishing rate, the Dagestani sensation is considered one of the most talented additions to the strawweight MMA division.

This matchup has major implications for the World Title picture, as a victory for either fighter could propel them to the top of the divisional rankings. Fans can expect an action-packed battle from start to finish. Stay tuned to onefc.com for more news about ONE Fight Night 15: Tawanchai vs. Superbon on Prime Video.