WATCH: Jeremy Pacatiw submits Tial Thang via triangle choke, gets $50,000 bonus

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Cordillera - Team Lakay's Jeremy "The Jaggernaut Pacatiw earned another win in ONE Championship as he submitted Myanmar's Tial Thang with a deep triangle choke in the 2nd round during the ONE:164 Bantamweight battle held in the Mall of Asia Arena.

The Igorot warrior of Benguet stood out for his impressive boxing moves and attempted to finish the fight early in the first round with an arm bar choke. 

In the 2nd round, Pacatiw unleashed powerful combination of punches to the head which the American-Burmese fighter responded with punches of his own. Both fighter enjoyed the exchange with the delight of the fans.

Half-way through the round, Thang attempted a take down but failed. Pacatiw took the chance and dragged Thang to ground to end the bout with an armed bar submission.

“Respect to brother Tial Thang. He was very tough and very talented and I know someday we’ll face him again in the cage. I took an arm bar, but it was slippery. I looked for an opening and he gave me the triangle choke. It was ‘good night, Irene’,” Pacatiw said in an interview.

Chatri Sityodtong, the CEO of ONE, gave him a substantial gift in the amount of $50,000 for his impressive performance. He is the 2nd one of Team Lakay to receive such bonus after Jhanlo Sangiao.

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WATCH: Igorot fighter Pacatiw emerges victorious vs Chen Riu of China

Cordillera - Igorot mixed martial artist Jeremy "The Juggernaut" Pacatiw of Team Lakay did not disappoint his fans after he defeated Chen "The Ghost" Rui of China via unanimous decision in ONE: Battleground on Friday night. 

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It's a sweet victory for Pacatiw in his One Championship debut in Singapore showcasing his new skills in takedowns and grappling. 

In the first round, the Igorot fighter unloaded a hard right hand punches followed by series of takedowns and submission attempts which the Chinese fighter nearly got to tap.

Pacatiw continued earning points in the 2nd round as he attempted to put to sleep Rui via arm triangle, but the resiliency of Rui emerged and ended up on the back of Pacatiw. 

In the third round, Pacatiw accidentally kicked Rui's groin forcing a 5-minute timeout for the latter to recover. 

The fight continued with both fighters exchanging shots of punch and takedown. "The Juggernaut" attempted another takedown which Rui immediately avoided. 

After three five-minute rounds, all the three judges scoring the bout gave the victory to Pacatiw.

The proud Igorot fighter from Benguet improved his record to 11-4 while the Chinese dropped to 9-3.

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Igorot knockout artist Jeremy Pacatiw to fight unbeaten Fabricio Andrade

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Update (02/10/2022) - Igorot knockout artist Jeremy Pacatiw is set to return to the circle against unbeaten Fabricio "Wonder Boy" Andrade in ONE: Full Circle on February 25 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

Pacatiw, who came from a dominant unanimous win over Rui Chen in his promotion debut last July said this match with Andrade "will be the most ambitious pursuit" in his career.

"I'd say that my upcoming fight with Fabricio Andrade will be the most ambitious pursuit I have in my career as I get a chance to face a ranked fighter," Pacatiw said.

"Getting that win will definitely draw me closer to the top. Indeed, this is another opportunity for me to unleash my skills and I can't wait," he added.

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Cordillera - Another Igorot fighter from Team Lakay has joined Asia's top MMA promotion ONE Championship. 

On 11, June 2021 (Friday), ONE Championship has announced Jeremy Pacatiw has officially signed with the promotion. 

The 25-year-old Pacatiw from Benguet holds a record of 10 wins and 4 loses under Brave Combat Federation. 

His last fight in Brave CF was on December 2019 where he demolished Felipe Efraim from Brazil via first round technical knockout.

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Pacatiw has long been dreaming of joining ONE Championship and this year is a realization of his dream to fight together as a team in ONE promotion.

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"The team is so happy that we will finally get to compete together under one promotion. Fans can expect a different and much better version of me," Pacatiw said.

Last year, Stephen Loman who came from Brave CF also signed with ONE Championship and recently, the son of Team Lakay coach Mark Sangiao signed with ONE as well. 

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Igorot Jeremy Pacatiw wins at Brave 17 in Pakistan

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Cordillera - It's another win for Team Lakay of Baguio City as one of its fighter Jeremy "The Juggernaut" Pacatiw defeated Pakistan's shining MMA star Uloomi Karim Shasheen at the Nistar Sports Complex in Lahore, Pakistan on October 27, 2018. 

In the co-main event, Pacatiw, 22-year-old intros the first round with relentless sets of punches and kicks to the face and body of Shasheen causing the latter to suffer a cut on his right eye. 

Pacatiw managed to finish the fight until the 3rd round and declared victorious by the three judges via unanimous decision scoring the bout 29-27, 29-27 and 29-28 all in favor of Pacatiw. 

Pacatiw's win in this event had improved his professional MMA record with 5 wins and 3 losses while Shasheen downgraded his record with 5 wins and 5 losses. 

Brave 17 is the 7th times Pacatiw had his international fights with Brave Combat Federation. Brave 17 is the first International mixed martial arts event held in Pakistan with 12 nations participated. 

Brave Combat Federation is an initiative held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamadal Khalifa of Bahrain.

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Jeremy Pacatiw wins via TKO in Brave Combat Federation

Cordillera - The young and brave fighter from Cordillera, Jeremy Pacatiw will come unstoppable on August 12th for the Brave Combat Federation MMA event where he will come face to face with the Brazilian striker Thiago Coleta.

The 21-year old Pacatiw from the famed Team Lakay is currently signed a contract with the Bahrain based Brave Combat Federation.

His opponent, Thiago Coleta from Curitiba, Brazil is a skilled grappler and a fierce striker whom Pacatiw will find it challenging especially Coleta will be using his hometown advantage which would expected to help boost confidence on his part.

But the young Cordilleran fighter is not intimidated and confidently said in an interview that he will be raising the Philippine flag after the fight.

"I fee very proud to represent Philippines in Brazil. The reaction that I got from Philippine when I won a tough fight in short notice was overwhelming. Win or lose, I know that Philippines is there always to encourage, motivate and support me. That is my strength. I am proud of the culture of Philippines that teaches you to depend on your efforts relentlessly till you achieve your goals." Pacatiw said.

If Coleta uses his grappling and striking skill, Pacatiw will be using his speed and cardio to win the fight. This was proven during his comeback victory against Chaitanya Gavali from India in Brave 5 last April.

"My fight against Chaitanya Gavali was important in a way that it showed to the fans that I am capable of improving and it gave me another opportunity to compete in Brave. I visualize when my fight culminating in a victory. This gives me strength, This time I am well prepared and confident despite who the opponent will be." Pacatiw added. \

Jeremy Pacatiw is the first Filipino fighter introduced to Brazil by Brave Combat Federation.

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