Haggerty Stuns Nong-O at ONE Fight Night 9
On April 21, 2023, Jonathan Haggerty knocked out Nong-O Gaiyanghadao in Round 1 to win the ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok. MMA
Haggerty Dethrones Nong-O with First-Round Knockout
In one of the most shocking moments in recent Muay Thai history, Jonathan Haggerty delivered a devastating first-round knockout to end Nong-O Gaiyanghadao’s dominant reign as ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion. The British striker came out aggressive, landing crisp combinations and elbows that dropped Nong-O twice before the referee waved it off at 2:40 of Round 1.
“I said I was going to knock him out, and I did,” Haggerty said post-fight.
Source: ONE Championship Official Results
Haggerty’s victory not only earned him the title but also positioned him as one of the most dangerous fighters in the division, with potential matchups looming against Liam Harrison or a trilogy bout with Rodtang Jitmuangnon.
Di Bella Retains Strawweight Kickboxing Crown
Jonathan Di Bella–Danial Williams was part of ONE Fight Night 15, not Fight Night 9.
Stamp Fairtex–Alyse Anderson and Reinier de Ridder–Tye Ruotolo belonged to ONE Fight Night 10, not Fight Night 9.
“I’m here to stay. I want to fight the best,” Di Bella said after the bout.
Source: SCMP MMA Coverage
Stamp Fairtex Returns with TKO Victory
The official Fight Night 9 results identify Haggerty’s title win over Nong-O as the event’s headline result.
The supporting bouts from later ONE events should not be attributed to Fight Night 9.
Jonathan Haggerty won the bantamweight Muay Thai title by first-round knockout.
Full Card Results
- Jonathan Haggerty def. Nong-O Gaiyanghadao – KO, Round 1
- Jonathan Di Bella def. Danial Williams – Unanimous Decision
- Stamp Fairtex def. Alyse Anderson – TKO, Round 2
- Halil Amir def. Maurice Abevi – Lightweight MMA
- Johan Ghazali def. Edgar Tabares – Flyweight Muay Thai
- – Submission Grappling
- Song Min Jong def. Kwon Won Il – Bantamweight MMA
What’s Next?
ONE Fight Night 9 delivered high drama, elite performances, and major shakeups in multiple divisions. With Haggerty’s knockout win and Stamp’s resurgence, the promotion’s title picture is more exciting than ever.
Fans now turn their attention to ONE Fight Night 10, where Demetrious Johnson headlines ONE’s first U.S. event in Colorado.
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