Pacio defends title against Malachiev at Inner Circle 21 on July 10
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 6:09 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Reigning ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion Joshua Pacio will defend his title against Mansur Malachiev at The Inner Circle 21 in Bangkok on July 10. This rematch follows their initial fight in October 2023, where Pacio handed Malachiev his only career loss. In the co-main event, Eduard Folayang returns to face Shozo Isojima, hoping to regain momentum after recent setbacks. Both bouts will be streamed live for ONE Championship members.
- •Pacio vs. Malachiev rematch headlines The Inner Circle 21.
- •Match scheduled for July 10 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok.
- •Folayang faces Isojima as co-main event, marking his return.
- •Pacio won their first encounter by unanimous decision in 2023.
- •Both fighters are vying for critical momentum in their careers.
- 6:09 AMYahoo Sports — Pacio Defends ONE World Title In Malachiev Rematch, Folayang Returns Against Isojima At The Inner Circle 21
"Two explosive MMA fights will headline the show. It goes down live at Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium on July 10.
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