“I am the best” – Mansur Malachiev views world title clash with Joshua Pacio as the ultimate validation of his global status

ONE strawweight MMA world title challenger Mansur Malachiev of Russia is on the cusp of greatness in ONE Championship.

Malachiev will trade leather with current strawweight MMA king ‘The Passion’ Joshua Pacio of the Philippines in the main event of The Inner Circle 21, which broadcasts live in Asia primetime on Friday, July 10, from the historic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

Speaking to ONE Championship in a recent interview, Malachiev believes he never lost the first fight with Pacio, and he’s ready to prove he’s the cream of the crop in the division.

The Dagestani told the world’s largest martial arts organization:

“This is what I have been striving for, to prove to the whole world that I am the best in the best organization. In this fight, I am determined to prove that I did not lose the previous bout. I intend to win the belt that I believe should have become mine.”

Needless to say, fans can’t wait for Mansur Malachiev and Joshua Pacio to finally meet for their rematch in the ONE Championship ring, and they won’t have to wait long.

Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action of The Inner Circle 21 live via a monthly subscription through live.onefc.com. Please visit ONE Championship’s official website for more information on how to watch from your location.

Mansur Malachiev coming in at a hundred percent for Joshua Pacio rematch: “Now I am in full fighting condition”

Mansur Malachiev believes he wasn’t at his best for the first fight against Joshua Pacio, which he says led to his defeat. But he feels he’s in prime shape now for their highly anticipated rematch at The Inner Circle 21 on Friday.

The Dagestani told ONE:

“Last time, I went into the fight with a leg injury, and I had little time to prepare. This time, I was able to complete a full training camp. Now I am in full fighting condition.”

Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding Mansur Malachiev’s next fight.