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After six fights in the ONE flyweight Muay Thai division and claiming the division's world title, Jonathan Haggerty decided to move up to the bigger weight class in November 2022 when he fought Vladimir Kuzmin in a 148-pound catchweight bout at ONE on Prime Video 4.
One of Haggerty's best moments during that fight was reposted by ONE Championship on Instagram, and they captioned the post with:
"Always one step ahead ☝️ Can Jonathan Haggerty outstrike Superlek on September 6 when he defends the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title at ONE 168: Denver? 👑 @jhaggerty_"
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In the video, the 27-year-old British superstar landed a perfect roundhouse kick to the face which snapped Kuzmin's head back and stunned him. This display of top-level technique and power by Haggerty received the highest praise from fans, as users @lordk1900, @ang.ako, @erayyaalcin, @keepsilence710, @sottishsamurai, and @jaxandkicks commented:
"That like getting hit with a bat to the jaw full torque"
"Clean stuff, leading with the knee is very karate-like, incredible implementation into Muay Thai"
"Tarantino kick"
"Bros got one of the highest fight iq's"
"always a treat to watch the general. cant wait for september"
"Haggerty has been next level since the Rodtang Fights and he was slouch before that ! U think he can beat Superlek at this moment in time"
Jonathan Haggerty remains undefeated since moving up in weight class
Following his bold move into the bantamweight division, the London native swept all three of his next three fights and defeated Nong-O Hama in April 2023, Fabricio Andrade in November 2023, and Felipe Lobo in February 2024.
Furthermore, 'The General' also became a two-sport world champion during this stretch by claiming the ONE bantamweight Muay Thai and kickboxing world titles.
Now, he's preparing his megafight with ONE flyweight kickboxing world champion Superlek Kiatmoo9 at ONE 168: Denver on Sept. 6 in defense of his bantamweight Muay Thai crown.
ONE 168: Denver will air live from the Ball Arena in U.S. primetime on Sept. 6. Tickets for the event are available on Ticketmaster.
