“Best of luck to you” - Jarred Brooks wishes Demetrious Johnson well after missing out on superfight

ONE interim strawweight MMA world champion 'The Monkey God' Jarred Brooks of the United States will forever look at Demetrious Johnson as the one that got away.

Brooks had clamored for a cross-divisional showdown with the American MMA legend. But Johnson announced his retirement from the sport earlier this year, dashing any hopes of that fight happening.

In a recent interview with the Bangkok Post, Brooks shared his thoughts on that botched fight and had a message for 'Mighty Mouse'.

'The Monkey God' said:

"I didn't get the opportunity, God didn't put me into that realm. So, all I can say, man. is best of luck to you and I hope you make a shit ton of money outside of fighting."

Regardless, Brooks will be making his flyweight MMA debut this weekend. And with Johnson out of the picture, the ONE flyweight MMA world title is now vacant and looking for a new owner.

Brooks wants to make a statement by taking out a top-five opponent, and perhaps position himself for a shot at that gold to become a two-division world champion.

It all comes to a head this weekend at ONE Fight Night 26 on Prime Video.

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Jarred Brooks makes flyweight MMA debut against dangerous Reece McLaren at ONE Fight Night 26 on Prime Video

American star 'The Monkey God' Jarred Brooks heads to the flyweight MMA division in ONE Championship to face no.4-ranked contender 'Lightning' Reece McLaren of Australia.

The two lock horns at ONE Fight Night 26: Lee vs. Rasulov on Prime Video, which broadcasts live in U.S. primetime this Friday, December 6. The event takes place at the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and free with an active Amazon Prime Video subscription. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event as it happens.