LUSAIL, QATAR – Joshua Pacio shocked the MMA world with a second-round TKO victory over Jarred Brooks, reclaiming the ONE Strawweight World Championship in the main event of ONE 171 last Friday.
Unexpected Finish
Pacio admitted he was fully prepared for a five-round war and didn’t anticipate an early stoppage.
🗣 “We trained for a full five-round battle. But in the second round, I noticed he got weaker after I attacked his body, so I pushed for the finish.”
Fight Breakdown
- Round 1: Brooks dominated early, controlling the fight on the ground.
- Round 2: Pacio turned the tide, landing a front kick before taking top position and raining down punches, forcing the referee to step in.
- The victory earned Pacio a $50,000 performance bonus.
Pacio’s statement win not only avenged his previous loss but also cemented his legacy in ONE Championship’s strawweight division.