Joshua Pacio faces Mansur Malachiev for strawweight title at ONE
Joshua Pacio will attempt to reclaim or defend his position at the top of ONE Championship's strawweight division when he faces Mansur Malachiev on Friday night in Bangkok.
The Filipino standout and the Dagestani challenger headline The Inner Circle 21 at Lumpinee Stadium, with the strawweight MMA world title at stake. ESPN reports that the bout caps a card built around the 115-pound bracket.
What's at stake in the Pacio-Malachiev rematch
Both fighters enter with regional credentials and contrasting momentum. Pacio brings years of championship experience from his home promotion, while Malachiev represents the grinding Dagestani school that has produced multiple world-level grapplers.
The winner positions himself for marquee matchups across ONE's Asian circuit. Friday's fight week wraps with the ceremonial weigh-ins Thursday evening local time.
Reported via:
- ESPN MMA — Revenge or repeat: Joshua Pacio, Mansur Malachiev renew rivalry with gold at stake
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