Former strawweight king Jarred Brooks is ready to show his rival Gustavo Balart that he's not just a one-trick pony. The American superstar made a name for himself as a top-tier wrestler before dominating the MMA circuit with his indelible talents.
However, Brooks also has a natural aptitude for boxing, which he incorporates very well with his wrestling. A difficult competitor to deal with, even without the use of his fists, Brooks hints that he will be unstoppable in any one style.
Speaking to ONE Championship this week, Brooks said:
"I played wrestling when I was in college. And now I just go with that - with that punch-kick style. You're gonna get everything."
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Jarred Brooks is hungry to reclaim the ONE strawweight MMA world title after being disqualified for an illegal spike to the head against Joshua Pacio on March 1 at ONE 166: Qatar.
But he hopes to resurrect his career anew with an interim belt wrapped around his waist. Although Cuban standout, Gustavo Balart, is rising fast, Brooks hopes to have the advantage early on and showcase, not just an impeccable ground game, but a fearless striking match that most of us have never seen.
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"Best in the biz" - Jarred Brooks gets massive praise from fans for shredded physique in latest Instagram photo
One thing you should know about Jarred Brooks is that he's got an insane work ethic.
Highly disciplined in every aspect of the sport, Brooks takes his job seriously, perhaps more than the average MMA fighter. But at this point of his career, he's not going for mediocrity, he's coming for excellence, and that's the tone that 'The Monkey God' sets inside the gym every day.
Sharing a photo this week, Brooks flaunted his ripped body with the caption that said:
"When you mix hard work with coaches that push you, very good things come of it. Thank you for always pushing me to my limits."
ONE Championship fans showered praise on Brooks with some of them reacting in the following manner: