ONE Fight Night 16: MMA Could Be Next For Two-Sport Striking World Champion Jonathan Haggerty

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After becoming a two-sport ONE World Champion this past weekend, Jonathan Haggerty is in a league of his own. Not only is he the only Brit to win gold in ONE, but he has now added to his collection - and it's clear his thirst is far from quenched.

"The General" defeated ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion Fabricio Andrade in the main event of ONE Fight Night 16 this past Saturday, 4 November, to earn the weight bracket's vacant kickboxing gold in Bangkok, Thailand, to go along with his bantamweight Muay Thai title.

So what's next for Haggerty? Despite having 52 pounds of gold draped over his shoulders, the English conqueror isn't satisfied. The striking superstar has plans to meet Andrade in the ring once more under a much different rule set.

Haggerty feels the feud with Andrade still burns bright, and having taken one World Title out of his reach, the Brit wants to solidify his legacy as a three-sport World Champion by adding the Brazilian's ONE Bantamweight MMA World Title to his collection, too.

The pure striker has hinted at a venture into MMA for quite some time now. And he seems to have finally found a home in the bantamweight bracket. But having spoken it into existence post-fight at ONE Fight Night 16, the Englishman might just get his wish.

Haggerty has flirted with the all-encompassing sport over the years, even sharing clips online of his takedown defense. Haggerty has delivered on all his promises in 2023, and after years of teases, 2024 might be the year we finally see "The General" make the jump into MMA.

Elsewhere, after a lengthy reign at the top of the ONE bantamweight Muay Thai mountain, former king Nong-O Hama will certainly want his name in the discussion for a rematch with the Brit.

Nong-O successfully defended the crown on seven occasions against names like Alaverdi Ramazanov, Felipe Lobo, and Liam Harrison - stopping them all within the distance. If anyone can vouch for himself, it's the 36-year-old veteran.

The list of battlers looking to get their hands on Haggerty is long, and it only allows the 26-year-old to be one of the most wanted names in all of combat sports. But whichever way it goes, "The General" will have no shortage of challengers in 2024.

Jonathan Haggerty, the two-sport ONE World Champion, has set his sights on a third title, this time in MMA. Haggerty recently earned the vacant ONE bantamweight kickboxing title alongside his Muay Thai title by defeating reigning bantamweight MMA champion Fabricio Andrade.

However, Haggerty is not done yet with Andrade as he aims to fight him once more, but this time under MMA rules to attempt to add a third championship to his collection.

Haggerty has long hinted at a move to MMA, and after showing off his takedown defense skills in the past, he seems to have finally found his home in the bantamweight bracket. After successfully delivering on his promises in 2023, Haggerty has teased that 2024 could be the year he makes the move to MMA.

Former ONE bantamweight Muay Thai champion Nong-O Hama, who reigned as champion for seven fights and stopped all of his opponents within the distance, may want a rematch with Haggerty. However, with a long list of potential challengers, Haggerty remains one of the most wanted names in combat sports.

Despite being the only Brit to win gold in ONE, Haggerty is not content with his accomplishments and plans to solidify his legacy as a three-sport world champion. With his sights set on the ONE bantamweight MMA championship, Haggerty aims to add yet another title to his collection while taking another championship out of Andrade's reach.

While Haggerty's success in striking disciplines is undeniable, he aims to prove himself as a versatile fighter. With MMA being an all-encompassing sport, MMA championships are seen as highly prestigious in the combat sports world, and one of Haggerty's eagerness to make the move is understandable.

In conclusion, Haggerty aims to take a big leap in his combat sports career as he sets his sights on MMA. With his reputation firmly established as a striking powerhouse, his move to MMA has been long-awaited and eagerly anticipated. The ONE bantamweight division is filled with potential opponents for Haggerty to face, setting up potentially thrilling fights for the fans in the future.