Jeremy “The Jaguar” Miado is renowned for his aggressive fighting style, often concluding bouts before they reach the judges’ scorecards. He aims to uphold this reputation once again in his upcoming fight.
The seasoned Filipino fighter is set to kick off ONE Fight Night 41: Sinsamut vs. Jarvis on Prime Video. This flyweight MMA clash will see him face South Africa’s Willie “White Lion” van Rooyen. The event is scheduled for March 13, airing live in U.S. primetime from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Since his debut with ONE Championship in 2017, Miado has consistently delivered spectacular finishes, with six of his seven promotional victories coming by way of stoppage. The 33-year-old from Albay shows no signs of altering his high-impact approach.
Van Rooyen arrives with an impressive background that warrants significant attention. The 23-year-old stormed through the African circuit, building an undefeated 7-0 record and capturing the EFC Flyweight Championship before making his way to the global stage. His promotional debut, however, ended in a second-round TKO loss to Avazbek Kholmirzaev at ONE Fight Night 37 last November. This marked the first blemish on an otherwise perfect professional record, and he steps into Friday night’s bout with a clear objective to prove himself. Miado has diligently studied his opponent, observing a well-rounded kickboxer possessing sharp striking, effective level changes, and a calm demeanor that belies his age.
Despite acknowledging Van Rooyen’s capabilities, Miado’s respect for his opponent has its limits. His years of battling the elite within the promotion have forged a mental fortitude that, he believes, cannot be matched by any undefeated streak. He anticipates that the power disparity between them will become evident the moment they engage. “When it comes to our striking, I believe it will come down to who has more power,” Miado stated. “I hit a lot harder than him. I know I can withstand his punches, but let’s see how he copes once I land mine.”
Miado’s prediction is not a casual statement. For him, every fight concludes the same way in his mind before it even begins—with his opponent on the canvas and his hand raised. The March 13 fight is no different. “This will be a slugfest,” he predicted. “Fans can anticipate a relentless, all-action battle from start to finish. This fight won’t go the distance. I intend to finish him in round one or round two via TKO. I highly doubt the judges will be required.”