{"id":251888,"date":"2026-07-07T21:38:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T21:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/07\/now-i-am-in-full-fighting-condition-mansur-malachiev-credits-a-complete-training-camp-for-joshua-pacio-rematch\/"},"modified":"2026-07-07T21:38:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T21:38:12","slug":"now-i-am-in-full-fighting-condition-mansur-malachiev-credits-a-complete-training-camp-for-joshua-pacio-rematch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/07\/now-i-am-in-full-fighting-condition-mansur-malachiev-credits-a-complete-training-camp-for-joshua-pacio-rematch\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cNow I am in full fighting condition\u201d \u2013 Mansur Malachiev credits a complete training camp for Joshua Pacio rematch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content\" data-postid=\"5188735\" data-slug-id=\"2805133\">\n<div class=\"vidazoo-player-container\">\n<span class=\"vidazoo-close-btn  hidden \"><br \/>\n<img data-lazy=\"\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/cmc-predictor\/v2\/cross-icon.png?w=40\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" alt=\"close\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>ONE strawweight MMA world title challenger Mansur Malachiev of Russia is gearing up for his shot at 26 pounds of gold.<\/p>\n<p>In the main event of The Inner Circle 21 on Friday, Malachiev seeks to avenge a previous defeat and unseat reigning ONE strawweight MMA world champion Joshua Pacio.<\/p>\n<p>Malachiev dropped a unanimous decision to Pacio at ONE Fight Night 15 in 2023, the only loss of his professional career.<\/p>\n<p>What the result did not reflect was the physical state he arrived in. A leg injury <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/mma\/news-i-respect-that-joshua-pacio-acknowledges-mansur-malachiev-s-skills-ahead-big-rematch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">compromised his preparation.<\/a> Despite the handicap, he pushed Pacio for three rounds but ultimately fell short on the scorecards.<\/p>\n<p><template id=\"also-read-articles-template\"><\/p>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<div class=\"bottom-tagline top\" data-tab=\"top\">\n<p>Get the latest updates on One Championship <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/mma\/one-championship-rankings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\" class=\"bottom_tagline_link\" data-tab=\"top\">Rankings<\/a> at Sportskeeda and more<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>He bounced back with three consecutive wins, including a second-round submission of Jarred &#8220;The Monkey God&#8221; Brooks, to earn his shot.<\/p>\n<p>This time, nothing has been left to chance. The Dagestani grappling specialist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/mma\/news-i-m-complete-joshua-pacio-says-even-better-now-first-mansur-malachiev-fight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">arrived at camp healthy, prepared, and focused.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>He told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/go\/one-championship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">ONE Championship<\/a> in his pre-event interview:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;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.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Fans can be part of the action live by purchasing The Inner Circle at<a href=\"https:\/\/live.onefc.com\/?utm_source=one_web&amp;utm_medium=partner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\"> live.onefc.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Joshua Pacio explains his edge over Mansur Malachiev<\/h2>\n<p>Aside from already owning a previous victory over Mansur Malachiev, Joshua Pacio believes he has one clear advantage entering the rematch.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The Passion&#8221; prides himself on his ability to adapt, evidenced by his three <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/mma\/news-my-experience-level-joshua-pacio-identifies-edge-tough-rival-mansur-malachiev\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">separate title reigns in the division. <\/a><\/p>\n<p>The undisputed ONE strawweight MMA king told ONE in his own interview:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;I think one of my biggest advantages is my experience at this level and my ability to adapt. I&#8217;ve been in many tough fights and different situations, and I&#8217;ve learned how to stay calm and make the right adjustments. 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