“Joshua's dangerous everywhere” - Joshua Pacio can adjust to Brooks’ style says ONE Championship CEO

CEO and Founder Chatri Sityodtong hyped up Filipino superstar Joshua Pacio on Filipino TV, citing that Pacio is going to be dangerous from every angle at ONE 164.

‘The Passion’ returns to his home city of Manila, Philippines, to defend his world title against American trash-talker Jarred Brooks on Saturday, December 3. The anticipated showdown is expected to cause major fireworks as Pacio and Brooks fight for ultimate glory inside the circle.

Nobody could be more hyped up for their fellow countryman than the Filipino MMA community. CEO Chatri Sityodtong recently promoted the event on CNN Philippines and told its viewership to expect nothing but a war between the two superstars.

He specifically elaborated upon Pacio’s chances of successfully defending his world title against a world-class wrestler:

“Obviously, Jarred Brooks, a highly decorated American wrestler. He's been using his wrestling to dominate everyone. But Joshua is a phenomenal athlete, he adapts very well. And as you have seen in his previous title defenses, against Yosuke Saruta was also a phenomenal wrestler. He knocked him out. So Joshua's dangerous everywhere.”

The CEO wasn’t exaggerating when he said that Joshua Pacio is a spectacular athlete.

One of the strongest competitors fighting out of the famed Team Lakay, ‘The Passion’ is excellent from all angles. He’s got great fight IQ and takedown experience which will give him the edge in his upcoming fight with Jarred Brooks.

As for Brooks, the American superstar will have to deal with the pressure from inside the ring just as outside of it; as he will be confronting not only an aggressive Pacio but a very hostile Filipino crowd come fight night at ONE 164.

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Joshua Pacio pumped to put on a show for Filipino fanbase

ONE strawweight world champion Joshua Pacio is pumped to put on a show for his Filipino fanbase in his own backyard in Manila, Philippines.

The last time Pacio performed live in his hometown was back in January 2020 before the pandemic struck the world. He fought at the Mall of Asia Arena for his second straight world title defense against Brazilian slugger Alex Silva.

Winning the match by a razor-close split decision, Pacio hopes to relive that moment and restore a sense of national pride within his community at ONE 164.

Joshua Pacio told ONE:

“The energy and excitement are just different in Manila, with the thousands of Filipino fans screaming in the stadium. It really gives us extra motivation to perform at our best. I’m very proud to be a Filipino and I want to make the Filipino fans proud.”