Joshua Pacio managed to make his second successful strawweight title defense at ONE Championship: Fire & Fury on Friday in Manilla, Philippines. Pacio showcased stellar grappling ability,when he met former champion and jiu-jitsu ace Alex Silva.
The young champion took the victory via split decision.
In the co-main event of the evening, Pieter Buist scored his biggest career win over two-time ONE lightweight champion Eduard Folayang, reports mmafighting.com.
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Full results:
Joshua Pacio def. Alex Silva via split decision
Pieter Buist def. Eduard Folayang via split decison
Danny Kingad def. Wei Xie via unanimous decision
Shoko Sato def. Won Il Kwon via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:05 of R1
Tatsumitsu Wada def. Ivanildo Delfino via unanimous decision
Lito Adiwang def. Pongsiri Mitsatit via submission (kimura) at 3:02 of R1
Gina Iniong def. Asha Roka via unanimous decision
Jomary Torres vs. Jenny Huang ends in no contest (illegal strikes)
Striking bouts:
Petchdam def. Kohei Kodera via unanimous decision (Muay Thai)
Anne Hogstad def. Alma Juniku via majority decision (Muay Thai)
Rodlek Jaotalaytong def. Chris Shaw via unanimous decision (Muay Thai)