Jarred Brooks questions preparations of Joshua Pacio at Lions Nation MMA

26 February 2024

As Jarred Brooks gears up for his rematch with Joshua Pacio at ONE 166: Qatar on March 1, the reigning ONE strawweight MMA world champion isn't convinced that his opponent is matching his level of preparation.

Brooks, renowned for his candid approach, doesn't mince words when it comes to assessing his opponents. Ahead of their highly anticipated rematch, Brooks expressed doubts about Pacio's commitment to training, suggesting that he hasn't been pushing himself as hard as he has.

In an interview with The MMA Superfan, Brooks delivered a critical evaluation of Pacio's training regimen, stating, "They aren't working the same, they're half-a**ing their workouts, they're doing like, ‘Oh, we're going to hop over each other and we're going to do army crawls underneath of each other,’ like that's what I did in third grade man. It’s not a great workout for me, you know.”

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Brooks emphasized his dedication to elevating his performance for the rematch, implying that Pacio's purported lackluster training could give him the edge in their upcoming bout.

The rematch between Brooks and Pacio, set to take place at the Lusail Sports Arena in Qatar, promises to be a thrilling showdown. With Brooks determined to assert his dominance once again, fans can anticipate an intense battle for the ONE strawweight title.