Discover the rise of Jarred Brooks, the ONE strawweight MMA world champion, and his journey to becoming ‘The Monkey God’. Get insights into his victories, setbacks, and upcoming rematch with Joshua Pacio at ONE 166: Qatar.
| Topic | Summary |
|---|---|
| Jarred Brooks | The ONE strawweight MMA world champion, known as ‘The Monkey God’, has left a trail of devastation in his first four MMA matches under the ONE banner. He recently defeated long-time strawweight MMA kingpin Joshua Pacio in 2022 and is set to face him again in a rematch at ONE 166: Qatar. |
| Overcoming Adversity | Despite facing setbacks, including knocking himself out during a fight and a close split-decision loss, Jarred Brooks has transformed into a whole different monster. He has overcome these challenges and is ready to continue his dominance in the MMA world. |
| Rematch with Joshua Pacio | After an intense battle in their previous encounter, Jarred Brooks and Joshua Pacio will resume their rivalry at ONE 166: Qatar. The strawweight MMA world title will be on the line, and both fighters are determined to come out on top. |
The Rise of ‘The Monkey God’
Jarred Brooks, the ONE strawweight MMA world champion, has made a name for himself in the world of martial arts. With an impressive career record of 20-2, Brooks has proven his greatness time and time again against elite competition. He has left a trail of devastation in his first four MMA matches under the ONE banner, including a massive victory over long-time strawweight MMA kingpin Joshua Pacio in 2022. Brooks, also known as ‘The Monkey God’, has never been shy about proclaiming his greatness and has amusingly stated that the only way he’ll lose is if he knocks himself out or doesn’t win by a judge’s decision. Watch the full interview here.
Overcoming Adversity
Jarred Brooks has faced his fair share of setbacks, including a notorious incident in 2018 where he knocked himself out during a fight. However, he has moved on from that embarrassing ordeal and considers it a tough lesson he needed to learn. Another setback for Brooks was a close split-decision loss to former UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo, which many believe should have gone his way. Despite these challenges, Brooks has never looked back and has transformed into a whole different monster.
Rematch with Joshua Pacio
Jarred Brooks will have the opportunity to reassert his mastery over Joshua Pacio in ONE’s debut in the Middle East. After an intense back-and-forth battle in their previous encounter, the two fighters will resume their rivalry on March 1. The strawweight MMA world title will be on the line at Lusail Sports Arena in Qatar as part of the massive ONE 166 mega-event. Will ‘The Monkey God’ continue his dominance, or will ‘The Passion’ seek revenge and reclaim his lost crown? Tune in to ONE 166: Qatar, airing live on March 1 via global pay-per-view on watch.onefc.com.
