“I am mentally secure” - Joshua Pacio says he put injured knee to the test in intense training

Reigning ONE strawweight MMA world champion Joshua Pacio is fully cleared to enter hard training, in preparation for his upcoming world title unification bout against interim king 'The Monkey God' Jarred Brooks next year.

More importantly, however, Pacio says he needed to test his injured knee to erase any lingering doubt in his mind.

Speaking to YouTube channel The MMA Superfan in a recent interview, Pacio says he has instilled confidence in his surgically repaired knee and is ready to go.

'The Passion' stated:

"Then I think November or the first week of December, Dr. Canlas cleared me. And of course, as an athlete, I will not be complacent just because of that clearance, I also want to test it in training also. I tested it with deadlifts and box squats heavily and it’s all good. So now I have more confidence, I am mentally secure, not worried about anything, just focused on the fight right now."

Now, the Lions Nation MMA proponent is getting ready to make his highly anticipated return to action against his number-one rival in Jarred Brooks. Fans can't wait to see the epic trilogy finally go down.

Joshua Pacio and Jarred Brooks fight for undisputed crown at ONE 171: Qatar in March

Reigning strawweight MMA king 'The Passion' Joshua Pacio is ready to face interim titleholder 'The Monkey God' Jarred Brooks in an all-important trilogy match for the undisputed crown.

They will go to war at ONE 171: Qatar, which broadcasts live from the state-of-the-art Lusail Sports Arena in Lusail, Qatar on Friday, Feb. 20, 2025.

Fans in the United States and Canada can visit ONE Championship's official website for more information on how to watch from their area. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event.