“I cannot go against him” - Jacob Smith says he stopped doubting Jonathan Haggerty after he took out Nong-O

English Muay Thai standout Jacob Smith of the United Kingdom says he stopped counting former two-sport king 'The General' Jonathan Haggerty out after the latter dismantled Thai legend Nong-O Hama.

Haggerty came into his April 2023 showdown with Nong-O at ONE Fight Night 9 on Prime Video as a massive underdog. No one expected Haggerty to win, let alone dominate such an accomplished fighter.

But 'The General' produced one of his finest performances in the world's largest martial arts organization. Smith, watching closely from the sidelines, was impressed by what he saw from his countryman.

Speaking to Sportskeeda MMA in an exclusive interview, Smith shared his thoughts on the fight, and how impressed he was by Haggerty.

He said:

"And then he goes out and absolutely knocks him out cold. From that day forward, I cannot go against him."

Today, Haggerty is the reigning ONE bantamweight kickboxing world champion and former Muay Thai king. He is widely considered one of the world's top pound-for-pound strikers, and one of the best in the world's largest martial arts organization.

Meanwhile, Smith is trying his best to make a name for himself in ONE Championship, and he can do just that by beating his next opponent.

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Jacob Smith to rematch Rodtang Jitmuangnon for flyweight gold at ONE 169 on Prime Video

Jacob Smith is set to run it back with ONE flyweight Muay Thai world champion 'The Iron Man' Rodtang Jitmuangnon in a highly anticipated rematch.

The two lock horns at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug on Prime Video, which broadcasts live from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, Nov. 8.

Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and absolutely free on Amazon Prime Video. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event as it happens.