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Jarred Brooks is ready to take the New Year by the throat.
The American star is set for a huge trilogy fight for the undisputed ONE strawweight MMA world title against fierce rival Joshua Pacio at ONE 171: Qatar on Feb. 20 at Lusail Sports Arena.
Taking to Instagram, the ONE interim strawweight MMA world champion detailed his determination to recapture sole possession of the division's throne while looking at his impending 2025 campaign.
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Jarred Brooks posted:
"If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. 2025 HERE I COME."
Brooks had a bittersweet campaign in 2024 where he went 1-2 in his three matches, but that run never dampened his indomitable spirit heading into 2025.
'The Monkey God' lost the ONE strawweight MMA world title when he was disqualified in his world title defense against Pacio at ONE 166: Qatar in March 2024.
He quickly regained a piece of ONE Championship gold, though, when he submitted Olympic wrestler Gustavo Balart in the first round of their ONE Fight Night 24 headliner for the ONE interim strawweight MMA world title.
Brooks, however, fell short in his flyweight MMA debut when he lost to Reece McLaren via split decision at ONE Fight Night 26.
Nevertheless, Brooks is determined to start his redemption arc in 2025 and he set his sights on his world title unification bout against Pacio as the starting point.
Jarred Brooks says ONE 171 will show who the true strawweight MMA king is
Jarred Brooks is hellbent on leaving Qatar with the undisputed ONE strawweight MMA world title on his shoulder.
In a previous Instagram post, Brooks said he'll switch from his usual brash style and just unleash untold chaos inside the Circle when he faces Joshua Pacio for the third time in his career.
Brooks wrote:
"Hey guys! The trilogy is happening, the true champion will be shown on February 20th. 2024 wasn't my best year. Watch me in 2025, no talk just hard work and violence!"
