Jarred Brooks credits entire team for incredible performance against Joshua Pacio

Jarred Brooks left Manila just as he said he would, the ONE strawweight world champion. ‘The Monkey God’ delivered a spectacular performance at ONE 164 on Saturday, besting former world champion Joshua Pacio to capture his first ONE gold.

Following the incredible victory, Jarred Brooks shared his appreciation for the men and women who helped him achieve his dream on Instagram, saying:

“I could say that I did this by myself but this would be a lie.. every person working with me since I was a kid and believed in me I truly appreciate you this is an individual sport , but nothing without a team and a support system behind you . I truly and grateful for my team that I have right now and special thanks to my best friend /head coach @jamesdeonlee for being my rock through the trials and tribulations these past years!”

Jarred Brooks continued to credit his team, saying:

“Tbh I thought I could do way better in my performance on Saturday and I will continue to grow and show everyone this was not a fraction of what I can do. Special shout-out to @vhtsny for sponsoring me best martial arts apparel around! Sorry to everyone I haven’t gotten back with yet I am working on it! If you haven’t joined the team , I would advise you to hop on the ship cause this belt and legacy is staying here for quite some time !”

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Fans share their support for Jarred Brooks following his ONE 164 victory.

Following his unanimous decision defeat of Joshua Pacio at ONE 164, the American world champion received an outpouring of support from fans online congratulating him from all around the world.

“Congrats on the win champ! Big support from Southampton, England“

“It's been a journey to watch you grow from a HS wrestler to the world champion. I remember backing you and telling everyone you would be the champion.. and that was back when you were fighting in Michiana & other regional events“

“Well-deserved champion🔥. Salute from Philippines 🇵🇭🤙“

“Best straweight in the world no 🧢“

“Congrats man!! So happy for you 🔥👏🙌“

If ‘The Monkey God’ gets his way, the next man he meets inside the circle will be pound-for-pound great Demetrious Johnson. Jarred Brooks called for a champion vs. champion showdown between the two during his post-fight interview with Mitch Chilson. Before that fight can happen, Johnson will first have to handle the recently announced trilogy bout with Adriano Moraes at ONE on Prime Video 10 in spring 2023.