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MMA: Pacatiw vows 'major comeback' after painful loss to Andrade

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Jeremy Pacatiw suffered a stoppage loss against Brazil" s="" Fabricio="" Andrade.="" Handout="" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/news/03/01/jeremy.jpg"/><figcaption>Jeremy Pacatiw suffered a stoppage loss against Brazil&#x27;s Fabricio Andrade. <em>Handout photo</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA, Philippines -- Jeremy &quot;The Juggernaut&quot; Pacatiw had Team Lakay&#x27;s full support coming into his match against No. 4-ranked contender Fabricio &quot;Wonder Boy&quot; Andrade at ONE: Full Circle last February 25. </p><p>In preparation for the contest, fellow bantamweights and teammates Stephen Loman, Kevin Belingon, and Jhanlo Sangiao sparred with him using various fighting styles to cover all scenarios that might happen against the Brazilian. </p><p>But while training is essential in combat sports, no one can envision exactly how each bout will unfold. </p><p>&quot;In a sense, we&#x27;re pretty much keeping our game plan from the first fight: utilize my footwork and keep moving. So, I have to use my speed and footwork, keep him guessing, and take him off his rhythm. That&#x27;s one of my weapons, my footwork,&quot; Pacatiw told ONEFC.com in a previous interview. </p><div><strong>WATCH:</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RdpYYc5L5vc?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>His strategy worked in the opening stages, thanks to his precise strikes and fluid movement inside the ONE Championship Circle. </p><p>&quot;I think there were no lapses because, in the opening round, I was landing good shots. I think I was getting ahead of the game,&quot; said Pacatiw.</p><p>However, Andrade used Pacatiw&#x27;s aggression against him by landing a crushing knee that ended his winning chances at 1:37 of the opening round. </p><p>&quot;[Andrade&#x27;s] faultless timing makes him dangerous,&quot; Pacatiw admitted after the bout.</p><p>Andrade launched the counter knee at the perfect moment to inflict unbearable pain on Pacatiw&#x27;s liver. </p><p>It was a disappointing development for Pacatiw, as he was gaining confidence against the highly-favored &quot;Wonder Boy&quot; before the pivotal strike. </p><p>Nonetheless, Pacatiw is thankful that his 24-year-old foe views him in high regard. </p><p>&quot;I am happy that Fabricio Andrade gave me that huge respect for taking this fight. Respect is a word that every athlete should have in their vocabulary, opponent or not, winner or not,&quot; he said. </p><p>Now owning an 11-5 career mixed martial arts record, &quot;The Juggernaut&quot; will spend some time with his family before going back to the drawing board at the fabled gym of world champions. </p><p>&quot;I still need to work on every aspect of martial arts to become a better me every time I step on the cage,&quot; he said. &quot;This result is a minor setback for a major comeback.&quot; </p>

Jeremy 'The Juggernaut' Pacatiw had Team Lakay's full support coming into his match against Fabricio 'Wonder Boy' Andrade at ONE: FULL CIRCLE.