Jarred Brooks on Main Event Debut at One Championship: Next Gen III
Opportunity awaits for many up-and-coming superstars of MMA on November 26. One Championship‘s NEXT GEN events have been one of the company’s premier attractions in 2021. The series will conclude with one final event of the year with ONE: Next Gen III, airing live at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore. Returning from a two-year hiatus, one competitor is back in the spotlight as the main event attraction on this much-anticipated fight card.
No strange to performing on the big stage, Jarred “Monkey God” Brooks is an eight-year MMA fight veteran. Brooks has carved his name in this sport to become amongst the elite strawweight competitors in the game, performing and achieving success in many organizations, including Bellator, RIZIN, and the UFC. His last fight appearance at Bellator 237 saw him walking out victorious with an impressive unanimous decision victory over Haruo Ochi. Sadly, Brooks could not continue his winning momentum, as a series of canceled fights derailed future fight plans.
Time away from the competition can be burdensome for an active combat sports athlete. Brooks’ separation from competing came with its share of mental frustrations. However, the detachment of battle ushered in an opportunity for Jarred Brooks. Brooks would soon channel his energy toward perfecting his fighting skills, preparing for the day he returns to action.
“I have been doing this sport for a very long time. It’s hard not to keep your head in the game, getting ready for fights then dropping off. I admit I was going a little crazy not fighting, but it made me realize how much I needed to grow. And I’m still growing into being the best me. But you have to thank your coaches and training partners and supporters at home that helped keep your mind in the fight with a long layoff.”
Eagar to showcase his talents to the world again, opportunity would soon come knocking on Brooks’ door with a recruitment offer to compete for One Championship. This will be Brooks’ first run competing for the Asian-based promotional franchise. Brooks is thrilled about his new venture with One Championship.
“It feels great to be in a promotion with so much fresh new competition, “Brooks told MYMMANEWS. “I’m looking forward to my promotional debut.”
Brooks’ promotional debut will take place at One: Next-Gen III, as he will be headlining the show in the main event. Brooks will be greeted in his debut by a formidable opponent. His opponent, (13-3) Lito Adiwang, had an impressive showing in his last two One Championship appearances. Coincidently, both men were supposed to compete against each other in April of this year at “ONE on TNT 2”. Now the stars have aligned for both men to complete their initial fight plans. It will be a stylistic challenge for both competitors. With intense and extensive preparation, Brooks is looking forward to finally stepping into the cage against Adiwang. Confidence, experience, and the thrill of returning to action will be the determining factors on the road to victory.
“It’s a huge honor to headline a ONE event. I can’t thank Chatri, Matt Hume, and ONE Championship enough for the platform, and I can’t wait to show different portions of the world my Martial Arts. I was getting ready for Hiroba Minowa, but he got hurt, so Lito stepped up, thankfully. It’s a bit stylistic difference different match up for me. But my team gives me the best looks, so I’m confident in preparation.”
It has been a long time coming for Jarred Brooks, as his fight journey is far from over. Accomplishing incredible feats in his eight-year fight career, everyone waits in anticipation to view his dominance in the ONE Championship strawweight division. November 26 will be the start of his newly rejuvenated fight campaign.
