Fabricio Andrade reflects on his defeat against Jonathan Haggerty and expresses his desire for a potential rematch. Learn more about Andrade’s journey and his determination to defend his MMA gold.
| Fabricio Andrade’s Journey | The Battle Within | Looking Ahead |
|---|---|---|
| Reigning and undisputed ONE bantamweight MMA world champion, Fabricio Andrade, opens up about the lingering pain of his defeat against two-sport world champion, Jonathan Haggerty. | Andrade acknowledges the external factors that influenced the fight, stating, "It’s hard to talk about this fight. I believe that not only inside the ring, but what happened outside the ring also influenced the fight a lot." | While Haggerty prepares to defend his Muay Thai throne against Andrade’s teammate, Felipe Lobo, at ONE Fight Night 19, Andrade focuses on his recovery and future prospects. |
Fabricio Andrade’s Journey
Reigning and undisputed ONE bantamweight MMA world champion, Fabricio Andrade, opens up about the lingering pain of his defeat against two-sport world champion, Jonathan Haggerty. The highly-anticipated showdown took place at the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, during ONE Fight Night 16: Haggerty vs. Andrade. Haggerty claimed the vacant ONE bantamweight kickboxing belt after knocking out ‘Wonder Boy’ in the second round.
In an exclusive interview with Sportskeeda MMA, Andrade discusses his disappointment in his performance and reveals that he was carrying an injury heading into the fight. Despite the setback, Andrade sees the defeat as a valuable learning experience and expresses his desire to defend his MMA gold and potentially secure a rematch with Haggerty in the future.
The Battle Within
Andrade acknowledges the external factors that influenced the fight, stating, "It’s hard to talk about this fight. I believe that not only inside the ring, but what happened outside the ring also influenced the fight a lot. I had already been suffering from an injury to the left side of my shoulder and neck, which hindered me a lot during the training camp. But it was my decision to fight like this, and I think that was one of the mistakes I made."
Looking Ahead
While Haggerty prepares to defend his Muay Thai throne against Andrade’s teammate, Felipe Lobo, at ONE Fight Night 19, Andrade focuses on his recovery and future prospects. He emphasizes the importance of reaching optimal health before stepping back into the ring, vowing to fight with confidence and aggression once he is 100 percent fit. Andrade’s ultimate goal is to defend his belt and secure a rematch with Haggerty, believing that a healthy state would lead to a different outcome.
Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for the latest news and updates surrounding the upcoming event.
