Manila, Philippines – After years of anticipation, Filipino mixed martial arts (MMA) star Joshua Pacio will once again face his longtime rival, Jarred Brooks, in a trilogy bout to unify the ONE 171 Strawweight MMA World Championship.
The rivalry between Pacio and Brooks has been a heated one, dating back to their first encounter in 2021.
However, their second fight in 2023 ended controversially when Brooks was disqualified for spiking Pacio’s head into the canvas, allowing the Filipino to claim the title.
Unfortunately, Pacio’s victory was marred by an aggravated knee injury, which kept him out of action for most of 2024.
Brooks, despite the setback, remained a formidable force in the strawweight division has he earned the ONE Interim Strawweight MMA World Title.
With both fighters having a score to settle, the February 2025 bout promises to be an explosive showdown to determine who will reign supreme as the undisputed ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion.
The fight will commence on February 20, 2025, at the Lusail Sports Arena in Qatar.