Jarred Brooks, known as “The Monkey God,” is gearing up for a pivotal moment in his MMA career. Scheduled to fight Gustavo Balart for the ONE interim strawweight MMA world title at ONE Fight Night 24 on August 2, Brooks is not just focused on reclaiming the gold he once held. He has his sights set on a much bigger prize: a showdown with the legendary Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson.
Brooks, who has been vocal about his ambitions, believes that securing the interim title could pave the way for a high-stakes match against Johnson, the reigning ONE flyweight world champion. In a recent interview, Brooks expressed his excitement and determination, stating, “Yeah, I think this fight [against Balart] can set up a big fight, for sure. I just want the interim title belt after my fight before didn’t go the way it was supposed to”.
The potential clash between Brooks and Johnson is a tantalizing prospect for MMA fans. Johnson, widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters of all time, would present a formidable challenge for Jarred Brooks. However, Brooks is confident in his abilities and eager to prove himself on the grandest stage. “ONE Championship is looking for people to beat me. Right? But that’s not going to happen. Period. So you might as well just fight. Right? So ONE Championship, Demetrious Johnson, me all in that ONE Circle, man. That just sounds like gold to me”.
Jarred Brooks’ ONE Championship Journey
Jarred Brooks’ journey in ONE Championship has been impressive. Since joining the promotion in November 2021, he has defeated top contenders like Lito Adiwang, Hiroba Minowa, and Bokang Masunyane. His most notable victory came when he dethroned Joshua Pacio to become the ONE strawweight world champion. Despite a setback in a grappling match against Mikey Musumeci, Brooks remains undeterred and focused on his ultimate goal.
The upcoming fight against Balart is crucial for Jarred Brooks. Balart, an Olympian and highly credentialed wrestler, will provide a stern test. Brooks acknowledges the challenge but is excited about the matchup, saying, “We have wrestling backgrounds, and we go at a million miles an hour on our opponents. So I think that’s a great counterpart to put into this production and what we’re doing and what we’re going to show in the fight”.
As the fight date approaches, anticipation builds. A victory for Brooks could set the stage for one of the most anticipated matchups in recent MMA history. For now, all eyes are on ONE Fight Night 24, where Brooks will look to take a significant step toward his dream showdown with Demetrious Johnson.
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