Number four-ranked flyweight MMA contender Reece McLaren has successfully defended his position in the top five rankings of the division after he defeated the current ONE interim strawweight MMA world champion, Jarred Brooks, with a split decision nod from the judges.McLaren's striking accuracy was on full display throughout the match as he busted open a massive cut on Brooks' face. This was recently highlighted by ONE Championship in a recent post on Instagram:"SHARP 💯🗡️ @reecelightning91" View this post on Instagram Instagram PostAfter making the face of 'The Monkey God' his personal canvass with his blood, 'Lightning' received massive praise from fans. Users @samilocke, @joshdavdson, @perareedy9, @swimnpoolsaus, and @morinaga.biscuit sent their positive reactions through their comments:"Well and truly delivered on the promise of violence 🤧""Reece will be king of the division very very soon""WHERE IS HIS TITLE SHOT ? 🔥""I think Brooks got hesitant to come close since Reece always intercept and caught him with hard straight punches and elbows that made him worry about it. Just thoughts. 🤷‍♂️"Screenshot of fans' commentsReece McLaren believes he's the uncrowned champion at flyweight after win at ONE Fight Night 26This victory for the Aussie MMA star has made him feel like he's the uncrowned champion of the flyweight division after Demetrious Johnson relinquished the 26-pound golden belt earlier this year.McLaren revealed this thought in his recent interview with ONE Championship backstage after his victory over Brooks, as he said:"I've been here for nine years, trying to work my way up. I get close, I fail, I get close this time, and I finally succeeded. I'm coming for what's mine. I feel like I'm the uncrowned champ, the uncrowned king. Give me that gold, baby!"North American viewers with an active Prime Video subscription can rewatch all the action at ONE Fight Night 26 via the free event replay.