Current ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion Jared Brooks believes that a match between him and Demetrius Johnson, who is considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters, would attract a sell-out crowd in any arena in the United States.
Brooks is set to make his return to the circle on March 1st for a rematch with Joshua Pacio, who claimed the strawweight MMA strap in 2022. This highly anticipated bout will be part of ONE 166’s lineup as ONE Championship makes its promotional debut in Qatar.
While Brooks is focused on his upcoming fight, he is also eyeing a showdown against MMA legend and current ONE Flyweight MMA Kingpin Demetrius Johnson. Brooks expressed his confidence in the potential of a match between him and Johnson during an interview with Fightwave, stating, “I think it’s a match that will be watched in every stadium in the United States, Jared Brooks vs. Demetrius Johnson, American vs. American. It’s exactly what ONE needs to take off globally.”
Demetrius Johnson, known as “Mighty Mouse,” is renowned for his exceptional skills and achievements in the sport. Having set numerous flyweight records in North America, he made a notable move to ONE Championship and continued his success, winning the ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix tournament and engaging in an iconic trilogy fight with former eight-time titleholder Adriano Moraes.
There is also speculation about the possibility of a matchup between Johnson and Brooks before Johnson considers retiring from the sport. The excitement around this potential clash is palpable, and fans are eager to see if it becomes a reality. ONE 166: Qatar is scheduled to air live on Global Pay-Per-View on March 1st.
