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Jonathan Haggerty Defeats Injured Fabricio Andrade to Claim Bantamweight Kickboxing Belt

Despite nursing multiple injuries, Andrade chose to proceed with the fight, now plans to use the loss as a learning experience.

  • Fabricio Andrade, the ONE bantamweight MMA world champion, was defeated by Jonathan Haggerty, who claimed the vacant bantamweight kickboxing belt at ONE Fight Night 16.
  • Andrade revealed he was not in top condition for the fight, nursing a slew of injuries including a herniated disk in his neck.
  • Despite his physical condition, Andrade chose to proceed with the fight, believing he could still win.
  • Andrade respects Haggerty's skills and accomplishments but believes that Haggerty lacks power in his strikes.
  • Following the loss, Andrade plans to focus on his physical recovery and use the fight as a learning experience for future contests.
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