Doha, Qatar: ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion Joshua Pacio wowed fans inside Lusail Sports Arena at ONE 171: Qatar to unify the division’s gold.
The Filipino superstar showcased an incredible second-round TKO comeback to stop interim titleholder Jarred Brooks in the evening’s main event on Thursday, February 20, capping off the incredible card in dramatic fashion.
When “The Passion” enters an arena anywhere in the world, his fanbase always walks beside him.
Pacio was 4,500 miles from his native homeland of Manila, Philippines.But the raucous cry of travelling fans had him feeling like he was in his own backyard.
Coming up against Brooks in their trilogy, that support made him feel bulletproof.
In fact, once the bell sounded and his strikes began to land, Pacio sensed he had the power advantage over his American nemesis.
“The energy was like in Manila, honestly. But I was very focused on the fight.
I was ready to go full five rounds. I was not looking for a finish. I was looking to dominate.
Honestly, the first connection, the first hook that I threw, it landed on his nose, and I saw his eyes move, he was afraid,” Pacio said.
“I knew that he was afraid, and he was gonna take the fight to the ground, and that's what he did. But in the second round, I knew I was gonna control him.
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It has been nearly a decade since Pacio debuted in ONE Championship. When he entered the organization, he w.
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