Jonathan Haggerty

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Jonathan Haggerty
Born (1997-02-18) 18 February 1997 (age 24)
Orpington, England
Other namesThe General
NationalityEngland English
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight61.2 kg (135 lb; 9.64 st)
DivisionBantamweight
StyleMuay Thai
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofLondon, England
TeamTeam Underground
Knowlesy Academy
Keddles Gym
TrainerLyndon Knowles, Christian Knowles
Years active2014 - present
Kickboxing record
Total22
Wins18
By knockout11
Losses4
By knockout2

Jonathan Haggerty (born 18 February 1997) is a British Muay Thai fighter currently signed with ONE Championship. He is a former ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Champion.

Muay Thai career[]

Early life[]

Haggerty grew up in a tough part of Walworth Road, London. He learned Muay Thai from his father at the age of 7, and he started competing as an amateur at the age of 12.

Early career[]

Haggerty made his professional debut in 2014, against Anthony Edwards, winning the fight by a fourth round TKO. He would win his next four fights by stoppage, before fighting Gery Bavetta at Muaythai Mayhem for the ISKA World Super-Featherweight Muay Thai title. He defeated Bavetta by a third round knockout.[1]

In his next two fights, Haggerty defeated Geo Marchese and James O'Connell by a first round stoppage.[2] He suffered his first professional loss during Yokkao 28, losing a decision to Ja Kiatphontip. He rebounded with a second round knockout of Keith McLachlan at Yokkao 29. He was scheduled to fight Liam Harrison at Yokkao 31, but the fight would later fall through.[3] Harrison was replaced by Superlek Kiatmuu9,[4] with Superlek winning by TKO. Before appearing at Yokkao 31, Haggerty won the WBC Muaythai Super Featherweight International title with a TKO of Isaac Araya.[5]

ONE Championship[]

Haggerty made his ONE Championship debut in January 2019 and defeated Joseph Lasiri via unanimous decision.[6]

On May 4, 2019 he defeated the legendary Sam-A Gaiyanghadao at ONE Championship: For Honor to claim the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Championship.[7][8]

Immediately after receiving the belt he called out Thai boxing phenom Rodtang Jitmuangnon against whom he would make his first title defence.[9] The bout took place on August 2nd, 2019, with Haggerty losing the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Championship to Jitmuangnon at ONE Championship: Dawn of Heroes.[10][11]

Jonathan Haggerty eventually faced Rodtang in a rematch for the ONE Muay Thai title at ONE Championship: A New Tomorrow on January 10, 2020. He was knocked down in the opening round and was dominated for the remainder of the fight, losing by TKO in the third round after being knocked down three times in the round.[12]

Haggerty's next fight was against the Japanese opponent Taiki Naito at ONE Championship: Big Bang 2.[13] He won the fight by unanimous decision, scoring a knockdown in both the first and the second round.[14]

Haggerty was scheduled to face former ONE Flyweight Kickboxing world title challenger Elias Mahmoudi at ONE on TNT 4 on April 28, 2021.[15] Their fight was cancelled due to COVID-19 travel restrictions and Haggerty was unable to make it to the bout.

Titles And accomplishments[]

  • WBC Muaythai
    • 2018 WBC Muaythai International Super Featherweight Champion. [17]
  • Roar Combat League
    • 2017 Roar Combat League World Champion

Muay Thai record[]

Professional Muay Thai Record
18 Wins (11 (T)KO's), 4 Losses, 0 Draws
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2021-11-20 Win France Arthur Meyer Siam Warriors Superfights Dublin, Ireland KO (Left Hook & Right Cross) 2 1:00
Wins ISKA Muay Thai Lightweight World Title.
2020-12-04 Win Japan Taiki Naito ONE Championship: Big Bang 2 Kallang, Singapore Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2020-01-10 Loss Thailand Rodtang Jitmuangnon ONE Championship: A New Tomorrow Bangkok, Thailand TKO (3 Knockdowns/Body Punches) 3 2:39
For the ONE Championship Muay Thai Flyweight Title.
2019-08-02 Loss Thailand Rodtang Jitmuangnon ONE Championship: Dawn of Heroes Manila, Philippines Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
Lost the ONE Championship Muay Thai Flyweight Title.
2019-05-04 Win Thailand Sam-A Gaiyanghadao ONE Championship: For Honor Jakarta, Indonesia Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
Wins the ONE Championship Muay Thai Flyweight Title.
2019-01-18 Win Italy Joseph Lasiri ONE Championship: Eternal Glory Jakarta, Indonesia Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2018-10-13 Loss Thailand Superlek Kiatmuu9 Yokkao 31 & 32 United Kingdom TKO (Doctor Stoppage/Cut) 2 3:00
2018-05-26 Win Spain Isaac Araya MuayThai Mayhem United Kingdom TKO 2 2:10
Wins WBC MuayThai super-featherweight International Title.
2018-03-10 Win United Kingdom Keith McLachlan YOKKAO 29 Bolton, England KO (Left High Kick) 2 0:15
2017-10-15 Loss Thailand Ja Kiatphontip YOKKAO 28 Bolton, England Decision 5 3:00
2017-02-11 Win Republic of Ireland James O'Connell Roar Combat League 5 Bolton, England KO (Head kick) 1 0:20
2016-09-03 Win Italy Geo Marchese UCMMA 48 London, England KO 1
2016-04-15 Win Italy Gery Bavetta Muaythai Mayhem United Kingdom KO 3
Wins ISKA Super-Featherweight Muay Thai World Title.
2015-06-20 Win United Kingdom Ross Cochrane MTGP 1 London, England KO 1
2014-11-08 Win Spain Juan Jesús Antunez WBC Muaythai international challenge England KO 2
2014-06-17 Win Thailand Chaweng Muay Thai Boxing Stadium Koh Samui, Thailand KO (Elbow) 3
2014-04-14 Win Thailand Chaweng Muay Thai Boxing Stadium Koh Samui, Thailand KO (Right high kick) 1
2014 Win United Kingdom Anthony Edwards England TKO (Doctor Stoppage) 4
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "The General: Jonathan Haggerty's journey in Muay Thai so far". fightrecord.co.uk. 19 August 2019. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Jon Haggerty's head kick KO at Roar Combat League!". muaythaiblog.co.uk. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  3. ^ "YOKKAO 31 – 32 Will Be Headlined By Haggerty And Harrison". fightbookmma.com. 11 May 2018. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  4. ^ "Superlek vs Haggerty to Headline YOKKAO 31!". eu.yokkao.com. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  5. ^ "WBC International Muay Thai Championship: - Jonathan Haggerty vs Isaac Araya [RESULT]..." hive.blog. 27 May 2018. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  6. ^ Altatis, Conan (19 January 2019). "Jonathan Haggerty makes successful ONE Super Series debut at 'ONE: Eternal Glory' in Indonesia".
  7. ^ "Jonathan Haggerty Dethrones Sam-A In Incredible Muay Thai World Title Battle". www.onefc.com. 3 May 2019. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  8. ^ https://www.thefightnation.com/haggerty-outstrikes-sam-a-to-capture-flyweight-muay-thai-gold-in-jakarta/
  9. ^ "Jonathan Haggerty Believes Rodtang Is His 'Perfect Opponent'". www.onefc.com. 3 July 2019. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  10. ^ "Rodtang Wins Incredible Battle To Take ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title". www.onefc.com. 2 August 2019. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  11. ^ Bourdon, Lucas (6 August 2019). "Video: Rodtang beats Haggerty in ONE Championship thriller, Phetpangan takes Rajadamnern belt". Bloody Elbow.
  12. ^ "Rodtang Stops Haggerty With TKO Finish In Bangkok". www.onefc.com. 10 January 2020. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
  13. ^ "Jonathan Haggerty Predicts First Round Knockout Against Taiki Naito". apmma.net. 8 December 2020. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  14. ^ "ONE Championship Results: Jonathan Haggerty Handles Taiki Naito". themix.net. 11 December 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
  15. ^ "MORE FIGHTS ADDED TO THE ONE ON TNT SERIES". Asian Persuasion MMA. 27 February 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
  16. ^ Jennings, Leon (3 May 2019). "Jonathan Haggerty Becomes The First Brit To Hold A ONE World Title".
  17. ^ "::WBC MUAYTHAI (OFFICIAL WEBSITE)::". www.wbcmuaythai.com.
  18. ^ "Jonathan Haggerty the ISKA Super-Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion". Busy. 10 October 2017.
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