“There are levels to this game” - Jarred Brooks says he is a cut above the competition

Former ONE strawweight MMA world champion and current first-ranked strawweight MMA contender 'The Monkey God' Jarred Brooks of the United States is not with a lack of confidence.

The 31-year-old Mash Fight Team representative has an unwavering belief in his ability to defeat any man he's in the cage with. And he has a message for all would-be opponents ahead of his highly anticipated return next week.

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He told South China Morning Post in a recent interview:

"I pay attention to everyone at Fight Nights so all those guys that are coming up, man, I understand that you're trying to be in the place that I am, but dude, I've worked so, so hard, and there are steps and there are levels to this game."

'The Monkey God' Jarred Brooks is set to lock horns with no.3-ranked 'El Gladiador' Gustavo Balart for the ONE interim strawweight MMA world title in the main event at ONE Fight Night 24: Brooks vs. Balart on Prime Video.

The event broadcasts live from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, Aug. 2.

Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and absolutely free on Amazon Prime Video. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates on the event as it happens.

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Jarred Brooks no longer fights for titles or money: "Doing this for her, that’s what it's about"

'The Monkey God' Jarred Brooks is a new man heading into his highly anticipated return to action against Gustavo Balart at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video next week.

The 31-year-old says he now fights for something far greater than himself -- his daughter Naomi.

Brooks told SCMP MMA:

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"Doing this for her, that’s what it's about. It’s not about money or anything. My dream to become a world champion has already been fulfilled, but I want to continue upgrading myself and test myself against the very best in ONE Championship."

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