Read about Joshua Pacio’s controversial win and his reign as the new ONE strawweight champion. Despite the circumstances, Pacio asserts his position and hopes for a third fight against Jarred Brooks. Stay updated with Sportskeeda MMA.
| Joshua Pacio crowned the new ONE strawweight MMA world champion after a controversial win.
| The fight took place at ONE 166: Qatar, where Pacio faced off against his arch-rival, Jarred Brooks.
| Brooks violated ONE Championship’s rules by slamming Pacio on his head, resulting in disqualification and Pacio being declared the champion.
| Pacio acknowledges the controversial nature of his win and hopes for a third fight to settle the score.
| Pacio and Brooks reconciled after the fight, with Pacio expressing gratitude for seeing Brooks’ true nature.
| The date for the trilogy fight is yet to be determined.
Joshua Pacio: The New ONE Strawweight Champion
In a stunning turn of events, Joshua Pacio has been crowned the new ONE strawweight MMA world champion. Despite winning the belt in a controversial manner, Pacio asserts that he is now the king of the division.
The championship bout took place at ONE 166: Qatar, held at the Lusail Sports Arena on March 1. Pacio faced off against his arch-rival, former strawweight MMA king Jarred Brooks, in a highly anticipated rematch.
However, the fight took an unexpected turn when Brooks slammed Pacio on his head, violating ONE Championship’s rules. Slams on the head, neck, or spine are strictly prohibited under the organization’s global martial arts rule set. As a result, Brooks was disqualified, and Pacio was declared the new champion.
Despite the victory, Pacio acknowledges the controversial nature of his win and believes there is unfinished business between him and Brooks. He hopes for a third fight to settle the score once and for all.
In a recent interview with The MMA Superfan YouTube channel, Pacio expressed his stance on the situation. He stated, “Rules are rules, and if the rules dictate that belts won’t change hands in such circumstances, then I am simply following protocol. However, I recognize that there is more to be resolved between Jarred and me.”
Following the fight, Pacio and Brooks had a chance to reconcile and put their differences aside. They met up at the hotel lobby for breakfast, where Pacio saw a different side of Brooks. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to witness Brooks’ true nature outside of the promotional hype surrounding their fights.
As fans eagerly await the outcome of this rivalry, it remains uncertain when the trilogy fight will take place. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for the latest updates and news on Joshua Pacio and Jarred Brooks.
