The highly anticipated strawweight title fight between Jarred Brooks and Joshua Pacio has been officially scheduled for ONE 166, which will take place in Qatar next year. This rematch is among the three thrilling bouts announced on Monday for the upcoming event, set to be held at the Lusail Arena on March 1.
Jarred Brooks, who has not competed in MMA at all this year, will be facing his Filipino opponent Joshua Pacio, who is looking to reclaim the title he lost to Brooks at ONE 164 last year. Pacio, aiming for his third strawweight belt, demonstrated his top contender status with an impressive victory over Mansur Malachiev.
In addition to the much-anticipated rematch between Brooks and Pacio, the event will feature other exciting matchups. Former heavyweight champion Arjan Bhullar will face Amir Aliakbari, who had been eyeing a heavyweight title shot but will now have the opportunity to demonstrate his impressive recent form in the Middle East.
The card will also include a flyweight fight under submission grappling rules, pitting Osamah Almarwai against Cleber Sousa. With Almarwai coming off a submission loss and Sousa aiming to bounce back from a defeat, this matchup promises to deliver an intense and compelling battle.
The long-awaited ONE 166 event in Qatar will offer fans a night filled with high-stakes competition and thrilling matchups. The addition of these exciting matchups to the event’s lineup ensures that it will be an unforgettable night for MMA enthusiasts.
Be sure to mark your calendars for ONE 166, as the event promises to showcase the incredible talent and skill of these world-class athletes in a series of captivating battles.