Joshua Pacio takes back the One Championship flyweight world title

At 29 years of age Joshua Pacio might now be entering into his athletic prime as a fighter.  The filipino fighter put it all on display in the main event of ONE QATAR as he reclaimed his flyweight belt against American Jarred Brooks improving his record to 23-4 as a pro. Pacio lost a decision to Jarred Brooks in 2022 and then was awarded a DQ victory over Jarred Brooks for an illegal takedown used in 2024.  In the ‘trilogy’ fight Pacio left no doubt as he used heavy punches to secure the 2nd round TKO victory at 4:22 in the round.

The Co Main Event of One Qatar featured Jonathan Haggerty against Rui Wei in a Kickboxing bout won by Haggerty and former 2 division KSW Champion Roberto Soldic put up a KO of the year performance against Dagi Arslanaliev just 1 minute and 55 seconds into the 1st round. Shail Erdogan made quick work of Maynmar pioneer Aung La N Sang with a 28 second head kick KO. Shamil Gasanov officially retired Australian MMA veteran Martin Nguyen who followed Bibiano Fernandes in laying down their gloves following their fihgt.  Bibiano Fernandes scored a split decision win over Kevin Belingon. Kirill Grishenko Jake Peacock picked up wins while Ayaka Miura submitted india wrestling legend Ritu Phogat with a leg lock kneebar. Grapplins star Kade Ruotolo continued to impress moving to 3-0 in pro MMA while Zayed Alkatheeri, Abdullo Khodzhaev, and Hussein Salem also picked up wins.

Joshua Pacio and Eduard Folayang spent some time in California and visited Cris Cyborg at her private training facility in Huntigton Beach.  Both Joshua Pacio and Eduard Folayang are considered legends in filipino mixed martial arts and Philippines MMA.  Are you a fan of One Championship?  Many consider it the premier mixed martial arts promotion in Asia.