Fireworks Guaranteed! ONE 171 Press Conference Drops Bold Predictions!

ONE 171 Press Conference Recap: Key Quotes and Highlights

February 17, 2025 – Doha, Qatar – ONE Championship™, in partnership with Visit Qatar, hosted the official press conference for ONE 171: Qatar today. The event, set for February 20, 2025, at Lusail Sports Arena, promises an action-packed night featuring some of the best martial artists in the world.

In the highly anticipated main event, ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion Joshua Pacio will face Jarred Brooks for the third time in a title unification bout. Their rivalry has captivated fans, and both fighters have expressed confidence in securing victory. Meanwhile, the co-main event will see ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion Jonathan Haggerty defending his title against Chinese kickboxing star Wei Rui, who is determined to bring the belt back to China.

ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong emphasized the significance of the event, calling it a "barn-burning, explosive" fight card that will showcase the world's best martial artists. He confidently predicted knockouts in both the main event and co-main event, while also highlighting the depth of the entire card, which features 14 exciting bouts.

Both Pacio and Brooks made bold statements at the press conference. Pacio asserted that this time, he would secure a decisive win, stating, "I don’t look at the past, I look forward, and this time, it will be different." Brooks, on the other hand, was equally determined, declaring, "I want to be remembered as the true strawweight champion. I promise to finish Pacio on Thursday—whether people like it or not."

Haggerty expressed gratitude for the opportunity to compete on such a global stage, acknowledging that Wei Rui is a tough opponent but assuring fans that he has left no stone unturned in his preparations. Meanwhile, Wei Rui confidently stated that he came to Doha for one purpose—to claim the world title and take it back to China.

Fans can catch ONE 171: Qatar live on February 20 by visiting watch.onefc.com for more details.