“I'm looking forward to the future” - Jarred Brooks fights for family ahead of next world title shot

Former ONE strawweight MMA world champion and current first-ranked contender 'The Monkey God' Jarred Brooks of the United States is now fighting for a cause greater than himself.

For much of his career, Brooks has only ever wanted to claim personal glory, to become the best in the world, and take every prize from his time in the cage. But now that he's a family man, and a father to young daughter Naomi Brooks, 'The Monkey God' admits he's just all about fighting for every member of his family.

He told ONE Championship in a recent interview:

"I get hit in the head a lot. I don't know if I did something when I was a kid to like, holy s***, I don't know, but man, I'm looking forward to the future. All I can do is just think positively and think for my children. I just said children because Louis is my child too. My dog. He's the man. And I just got a cat. His name is Poppy. Number one is Naomi. That's my baby girl, man, she's gorgeous. But I got a whole family to feed and I am going full steam into doing everything."

Fans won't have to wait long to see Brooks back in action inside the ONE Championship Circle.

'The Monkey God' Jarred Brooks heads to Bangkok to face 'El Gladiador' Gustavo Balart at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video

Former strawweight MMA king 'The Monkey God' Jarred Brooks is ready to capture the gold once again when he squares off with 'El Gladiador' Gustavo Balart of Cuba for the ONE interim strawweight MMA world title.

The two lock horns in the main event of ONE Fight Night 24: Brooks vs. Balart on Prime Video, which broadcasts live from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, August 2.

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