Jonathan Haggerty sets his sights on Fabricio Andrade’s MMA belt after an impressive victory in the ONE Fight Night 16 event. Read more about Haggerty’s journey to become a three-time title-holder and his plans to train with submission grappling champions.
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| Jonathan Haggerty aims to chase Fabricio Andrade’s bantamweight MMA belt after winning the vacant bantamweight kickboxing title in ONE Championship. |
| Haggerty received a double performance bonus of $100,000 for his outstanding victory. |
| He plans to train with ONE submission grappling champions Tye and Kade Ruotolo to enhance his skills in MMA. |
| Haggerty respects and recognizes the legendary status of Nong-O and wants to defend his Muay Thai belt before pursuing the triple crown. |
| Felipe Lobo and Saemapetch Fairtex are potential challengers for Haggerty’s Muay Thai title. |
Jonathan Haggerty Aims for MMA Belt
Jonathan Haggerty, the Muay Thai king, has confirmed his intention to chase Fabricio Andrade’s bantamweight MMA belt after a stunning victory in the ONE Fight Night 16 event. Haggerty secured the vacant bantamweight kickboxing title with a slick second-round finish, solidifying his position as a two-sport title-holder in ONE Championship .
Haggerty, a 26-year-old Briton, showcased his dominance in the ring and received a double performance bonus of $100,000 for his outstanding performance. This is not the first time Haggerty has claimed a title in the division, as he previously knocked out Nong-O Hama to win his first title.
In a post-fight interview, Haggerty revealed his lucky charm – a pair of engraved underpants given to him by his girlfriend. With his sights set on the MMA belt, Haggerty expressed his determination to become a three-time title-holder at bantamweight in the martial arts promotion.
The Brazilian fighter, Fabricio Andrade, who had an impressive winning streak in MMA, will be Haggerty’s next target. Despite Andrade’s reputation, Haggerty remains fearless and even believes that with 4-ounce gloves, the knockout would have come even earlier.
While Haggerty acknowledges the need to improve his takedown defense, he is confident in his striking abilities. He plans to train with ONE submission grappling champions Tye and Kade Ruotolo to enhance his skills in MMA.
Jonathan Haggerty’s journey to claim the MMA belt will begin after defending his Muay Thai title. He respects and recognizes the legendary status of Nong-O, the former champion, and believes that he deserves a shot at reclaiming the title.
Haggerty’s next challenger in Muay Thai could potentially be the winner of the December clash between Felipe Lobo and Saemapetch Fairtex. Regardless of the opponent, Haggerty remains focused on his goal and refuses to engage in name-calling or unnecessary confrontation.
Stay tuned for more updates on Jonathan Haggerty’s quest for the MMA belt.
