Jeremy Pacatiu may be returning from a 16-month layoff, but his Lions Nation MMA teammates are confident in his ability to seize the moment.
“The Juggernaut” will appear on ONE Fight Night 21 this Friday, April 5th on Prime Video. There he will face Wang Shuo in a bantamweight MMA bout. The bout will be broadcast live in prime time in the United States from Lumpini Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
While some may see Pacatiu's extended absence as a potential setback, his teammates see it differently.
Eduardo Folayan is one of Pacatiu's most ardent supporters.
The former ONE Lightweight MMA World Champion has been closely following Pacatiu's time away from the public eye. And he's impressed with his commitment to staying active.
“I still have a lot of faith in Jeremy, even though he hasn't fought in a while. Despite the fact that he was waiting to hear back, he has consistently looked for ways to improve,” Folayan said. told MMA Superfan.
Instead of stagnating himself, this up-and-coming Filipino fighter delved into other aspects of martial arts.
Pacatiu participated in the 2023 Southeast Asian Games with the Philippine kickboxing national team and won a silver medal.
Additionally, Pacatiu seized the opportunity to expand his knowledge of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Gibran Rambayan.
His dedication to improvement has not gone unnoticed among his colleagues, including Joshua Pacio.
“I can honestly say he's more motivated than ever, you can tell by the fire in his eyes and the explosiveness he always shows in training,” Pacio said. Ta.
“Whether he's helping out at camp or training for his own fights, I see Jeremy striving to improve.
In fact, Pacatiu's dedication to his craft extended beyond his own pursuits. He played a key role in Joshua Pacio's training camp for his rematch with Jared Brooks in March.
Pacio also can't wait to see Pacatiu in the spotlight.
“He has been training for a long time. He was there for me when I needed a training partner for my last match. Now this is for him to learn all this time. It's an opportunity to prove what I've done and what I've worked hard for,” said the current ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion.
