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Fourth-ranked ONE Championship flyweight MMA contender and former world title challenger 'Lightning' Reece McLaren of Australia knows exactly what he's up against when he steps inside the ring opposite ONE interim strawweight MMA world champion 'The Monkey God' Jarred Brooks next week.
The 33-year-old Gold Coast native acknowledges the fact that Brooks is one of the best wrestlers in the organization and a complete fighter at that.
However, McLaren also believes Brooks is just not big enough to contend with him at flyweight, and the CMBT Training Centre product is looking to make a statement when the two face off next week.
Speaking to Sportskeeda MMA in an exclusive interview, McLaren said that Brooks' wrestling may be rendered ineffective due to the sheer size difference between them.
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'Lightning' stated:
"Not against me, anyway. Not a big wrestler like myself."
When asked what fans can expect from him when he steps back inside the ONE Championship ring next week to face such a dangerous opponent, McLaren gave a very simple but foreboding answer.
The Australian star said:
"Violence. One word - violence."
The winner of this bout could potentially be next in line to challenge for the vacant ONE flyweight MMA world title, left behind by recently retired legend 'Mighty Mouse' Demetrious Johnson. So, a lot is at stake in this pivotal divisional contest.
Reece McLaren and Jarred Brooks go to war at ONE Fight Night 26 on Prime Video
'Lightning' Reece McLaren is confident he can get the job done against 'The Monkey God' Jarred Brooks when the two throw down next week.
The two lock horns at ONE Fight Night 26: Lee vs. Rasulov on Prime Video, which broadcasts live in U.S. primetime on Friday, Dec. 6 from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
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 latest news and updates surrounding the event.
