Although Jonathan Haggerty has already conquered the worlds of Muay Thai and Kickboxing, he would like to challenge himself even further and take a UFC star in a showdown with mixed rules.
On February 20, the Englishman will return to action in his long-awaited comeback fight at one 171 championship in the Lusail Sports Arena in Qatar.
In a competition that looks destined to excite, Haggerty will put his Bantamweight Kickboxing World Championship on the line against Wei Rui.
And if he emerges undamaged from the game, then there are several paths that could go down the talented striker.
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Jonathan Haggerty wants Sean O'Malley in a fight with mixed rules
Blessed with a thunderous downward elbow and devastating stairs, Jonathan Haggerty has proven as one of the best pound-for-pound Muay Thai practitioners on the planet.
And because his father fought in MMA during his own sporty Prime, the Londoner has taught the fundamental gripping skills needed to compete in the discipline.
Back on one x, Demetrious Johnson and Rodtang Jitmuangnon collided in a truly epic encounter, in which they did a round of Muay Thai before switching to MMA in the second segment.
In an exciting opener unleashed the Thai thunderous shots, with 'Mighty Mouse' that had to ride the storm before he would close the show with a followed show, as soon as the game came in.
After viewing the entertaining spectacle, Haggerty would like to put his skills to the test in a similar fight.
In an exclusive interview with Bloody Elbow, he exclaimed: “100%, I am a hunter – I am everything for. If it makes sense, I am definitely for it. If there is a challenge, then I am a challenge. That would certainly be great to do. '
When asked for his dream -opponent, he only had two names: “Fabricio Andrade [and] Sean O'Malley. '
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Jonathan Haggerty loved his time to talk to Demetrious Johnson
After he has cemented his status as a combat sport superstar, Haggerty was recently invited to Johnson's podcast to discuss his sensational journey and upcoming title defense against Rui.
And it's fair to say, he really enjoyed his conversation with the One Championship Hall of Famer.
He shone: “It was a great experience. Just being in his presence is an honor. At such a young age I grew up watching MMA – he is such a legend.
“To go on his podcast, to be invited there, I was very grateful, grateful and honored. I am very happy with that. “
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