Joshua Pacio submits Mansur Malachiev at The Inner Circle 21

ONE Championship's The Inner Circle 21 took place on July 10 in Bangkok, Thailand, featuring several high-stakes fights. In the main event, defending ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion Joshua Pacio defeated Mansur Malachiev with a rear-naked choke in under five minutes, successfully defending his title. The co-main event saw Shozo Isojima achieve a TKO victory over Eduard Folayang, marking a significant comeback for Isojima. The event also included a mix of MMA and Muay Thai bouts, showcasing a range of martial arts skills. The next event, The Inner Circle 22, is scheduled for July 17.

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