"There’s no animosity there" - Jonathan Haggerty says Rodtang is "a nice person" outside of the ring

Jonathan Haggerty has had a long and storied rivalry with Rodtang Jitmuangnon. The two figured in some epic ring wars in the world's largest martial arts organization, creating loads of memories for fight fans that will last forever.

As intense as their rivalry was in the ring, however, the two have been very cordial outside of it. Haggerty would even go as far as to say that Rodtang is "a nice person".

He told Winners Talking Podcast in a recent guest appearance:

"There’s no animosity there. Seeing Rodtang outside, he’s different than what he is in the cage. You see him on the outside, he’s with his [wife], he’s a nice person. But when he gets in the cage, he just switches on. He’s an animal."

Still, Haggerty is looking to face Rodtang again in a third and perhaps final fight sometime in the future.

But first, the Knowlesy Academy and Team Underground representative knows he has to get past his next test, which is no easy task in and of itself.

Haggerty returns to action in February next year.

Jonathan Haggerty puts ONE gold on the line agaisnt Chinese star Wei Rui at ONE 171: Qatar

Former two-sport king 'The General' Jonathan Haggerty will make his highly anticipated return to action when he faces Chinese kickboxing star Wei Rui in a bantamweight kickboxing world title defense.

The two lock horns at ONE 171: Qatar, which broadcasts live from Lusail Sports Arena on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025.

Fans in the United States and Canada can visit ONE Championship's official website for more information on how to watch.

Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event as it happens.