Scottish Muay Thai sensation, Nico Carrillo, calls out reigning champion Jonathan Haggerty for a title fight. Carrillo criticizes Haggerty’s desire to transition to MMA and asserts that Muay Thai fans want to see their champion compete in Muay Thai.
| Scottish Muay Thai sensation, Nico Carrillo, awaits his shot at the gold.
| Jonathan Haggerty expresses his desire to transition to MMA.
| Carrillo criticizes Haggerty’s move and asserts that Muay Thai fans want to see their champion compete in Muay Thai.
| Carrillo believes Haggerty is avoiding the fight and is afraid of facing him in the ring.
| Carrillo remains determined to challenge for the title.
| The potential matchup between Carrillo and Haggerty is highly anticipated in the Muay Thai community.
Scottish Muay Thai Sensation Awaits Shot at Gold
Scottish Muay Thai sensation, Nico Carrillo, is eagerly waiting for his opportunity to challenge the reigning ONE Championship bantamweight Muay Thai and kickboxing world champion, Jonathan Haggerty. Despite Carrillo’s repeated callouts, Haggerty seems to have other plans in mind.
Haggerty’s Ambition to Transition to MMA
Recently, ‘The General’ Jonathan Haggerty expressed his desire to transition to mixed martial arts (MMA) and challenge ‘Wonder Boy’ Fabricio Andrade for the ONE bantamweight MMA world title. This move has not been well-received by Carrillo, who believes that Haggerty should stick to Muay Thai.
Carrillo’s Disapproval of Haggerty’s Move
In a recent interview with the South China Morning Post, Carrillo criticized Haggerty’s decision to venture into MMA. He stated that Muay Thai fans do not want to see their champion competing in MMA and that the only fight they want to see is Carrillo vs. Haggerty.
The Anticipation for Carrillo vs. Haggerty
Despite Haggerty’s potential move to MMA, Carrillo acknowledges that a showdown between the two fighters is highly anticipated. Carrillo believes that Haggerty is avoiding the fight and is afraid of facing him in the ring.
Carrillo’s Determination
As the current first-ranked ONE Championship bantamweight Muay Thai contender, Carrillo is confident that he will be next in line for a title shot. He dismisses Haggerty’s attempts to avoid mentioning his name and asserts that he deserves the opportunity to challenge for the gold.
The Battle for Muay Thai Supremacy
The potential matchup between Carrillo and Haggerty is considered one of the biggest fights in Muay Thai at the moment. Fans eagerly await the clash between these two talented fighters, as they vie for supremacy in the bantamweight division.
