Discover the inspiring journey of Fabricio Andrade, the reigning ONE bantamweight MMA world champion, as he overcomes a challenging childhood to become a two-sport world champion. Don’t miss his upcoming fight at ONE Fight Night 16!
| Fighter | Championships |
|---|---|
| Fabricio Andrade | ONE bantamweight MMA world champion |
Fabricio Andrade’s remarkable journey from a poverty-stricken neighborhood in Fortaleza, Brazil, to becoming the reigning ONE bantamweight MMA world champion is a testament to his unbreakable spirit. Growing up amidst crime and violence, Andrade found solace in martial arts and has since become a force to be reckoned with in the ring. With an impressive record and a historic opportunity to become a two-sport world champion, Andrade’s story is an inspiration to all.
In his upcoming fight at ONE Fight Night 16, Andrade will face Jonathan Haggerty, the ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world champion, in a champion vs. champion matchup. The event will take place on November 3 at the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok and will be streamed live on Prime Video for all subscribers in North America.
Fabricio Andrade: A Fighter’s Unbreakable Spirit
Fabricio Andrade, the reigning ONE bantamweight MMA world champion, has a story that goes beyond the gym. Unlike many fighters who developed their mindset through training, Andrade’s indomitable attitude was shaped by a difficult childhood in Fortaleza, Brazil.
Growing up in a neighborhood plagued by crime and poverty, Andrade witnessed the harsh realities of life at a young age. Gangs, criminal factions, and drug dealers were a common sight, and he saw friends and peers lose their lives to violence and despair.
Despite the trauma he experienced, Andrade found solace and purpose in martial arts. Starting with kickboxing and Muay Thai, he built an impressive record of 40-3 in both disciplines. But it was mixed martial arts that truly called to him, leading him to sign with ONE Championship in 2020.
Since joining the promotion, Andrade has been unstoppable, going 6-0 with five finishes. His crowning moment came when he claimed the vacant ONE bantamweight MMA world title with a fourth-round technical knockout victory over John Lineker at ONE Fight Night 7.
Now, Andrade has the opportunity to make history as a two-sport world champion. He is set to face Jonathan Haggerty, the ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world champion, for the vacant ONE bantamweight kickboxing world title. This champion vs. champion matchup will headline ONE Fight Night 16, taking place on November 3 at the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok.
ONE Fight Night 16 is part of ONE Championship’s impressive lineup of events and will be streamed live and for free on Prime Video for all subscribers in North America.
