Reigning ONE bantamweight Muay Thai and kickboxing world champion, Jonathan Haggerty, sets his sights on a mixed martial arts world title. Read about his ambitions and past victories in this article.
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| Jonathan Haggerty aims to become a simultaneous three-sport world champion by challenging for a mixed martial arts world title. He previously dominated Fabricio Andrade in kickboxing and plans to replicate this success in MMA. Despite a closer fight against Felipe Lobo, Haggerty secured a victory. His mind is already focused on Andrade’s MMA belt. Fans can watch the replay of ONE Fight Night 19 on Amazon Prime Video. |
Jonathan Haggerty’s Ambitious Goal
Reigning and undisputed ONE bantamweight Muay Thai and kickboxing world champion, Jonathan Haggerty, has set his sights on a new challenge – a mixed martial arts world title. The English superstar, also known as ‘The General’, is determined to become a simultaneous three-sport world champion.
Haggerty’s former adversary, Fabricio Andrade, currently holds the ONE bantamweight MMA world title. In a recent interview after his latest victory, Haggerty expressed his confidence in defeating Andrade and claiming the gold, just as he did in kickboxing last year.
Dominant Performance Against Andrade
Haggerty faced Andrade in November of 2023 for the vacant ONE bantamweight kickboxing throne. ‘The General’ showcased his dominance by overwhelming ‘Wonder Boy’ and securing a knockout victory within two rounds. Now, Haggerty aims to replicate this success in the world of MMA.
Overlooking Opponent Felipe Lobo
Although Haggerty successfully defended his Muay Thai gold against Felipe Lobo at ONE Fight Night 19, he admits that he may have underestimated his opponent. The fight proved to be more challenging than expected, but Haggerty managed to secure a third-round technical knockout victory.
Focused on the Future
In a post-fight interview, Haggerty revealed that his mind was already on the MMA belt held by Andrade. He expressed his excitement for the next fight, promising to give it his all and show a 100 percent performance.
Catch the Action
Fans in the United States and Canada can watch the replay of ONE Fight Night 19: Haggerty vs. Lobo on Amazon Prime Video. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for the latest updates on ONE Championship.
