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Nicolas Atkin

Former ONE Championship bantamweight Muay Thai champion Nong-O Hama is recovering from a “life-threatening” bout of dengue fever, according to Chatri Sityodtong.
The martial arts promotion’s chairman and CEO told the Post he had tried to book the 36-year-old in a rematch with Jonathan Haggerty, who claimed the belt in April with a stunning first-round KO.
But Nong-O was forced to spend several days in an intensive care unit (ICU) recently, Chatri said in a series of text messages.
The Thai legend had been advertised to host a meet-and-greet with fans last Saturday morning at Lumpinee Stadium, ahead of ONE Fight Night 15 in Bangkok, before falling ill.












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But he was later replaced by his compatriot Stamp Fairtex, who will fight Ham Seo-hee for the interim atomweight MMA title in Singapore on September 30.
Expanding on his decision to book a fight between Fabricio Andrade and Haggerty for the vacant bantamweight kickboxing title on October 7 – news of which the Post broke on Tuesday – Chatri insisted he had assessed several other options.
“I tried to make Nong-O vs Haggerty II,” he told the Post. “But Nong-O has been in the ICU for several days with late stage dengue fever.

“It was life-threatening at one point. But it seems that the worst is over.
“From my understanding, Nong-O is still in the ICU with dengue and pneumonia as of [Tuesday].”
The 26-year-old Haggerty of Britain and bantamweight MMA champion Andrade now both have the chance to become two-sport title-holders in ONE.
“The General”, who formerly held the flyweight Muay Thai title, promised to “make history again”, but Andrade responded “you are getting knocked out”.
ONE: Haggerty, Andrade to fight for vacant kickboxing title
The 24-year-old Brazilian Andrade was originally lined up to face former kickboxing champ Petchtanong Petchfergus in August, the Post understands.
But the 37-year-old Thai tested positive for two banned substances in an out-of-competition doping test on June 10. He was suspended last month for a year, and stripped of his title.
“I was also going to book Petchtanong for his first title defence,” Chatri added. “But he got caught using some serious steroids.”

Chatri has faced criticism from some fans over booking Haggerty against Andrade, with many looking to see the two men defend their belts against fighters ranked in the top five of their own divisions.
“I like mixing up super fights to create surprise and excitement for fans. Haggerty vs Andrade is one of those banger fights that will blow away fans,” Chatri said, though.
“Rankings are absolutely essential and ONE does adhere to them, but so are creative super fights to surprise and delight our fans around the world.”


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ONE Championship: Nong-O recovering from a ‘life-threatening’ bout of dengue fever in ICU, Chatri says

Nong-O Hama heads to the ring at Lumpinee Stadium to fight Jonathan Haggerty. Photo: David Picton

Jonathan Haggerty lands a left hook on Nong-O Hama at ONE Fight Night 9 in Bangkok. Photo: ONE Championship

Petchtanong Petchfergus celebrates after winning the ONE bantamweight kickboxing title in Singapore.

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Fabricio Andrade (left) and Jonathan Haggerty will face for the vacant kickboxing title. Photo: ONE Championship

Jonathan Haggerty lands a left hook on Nong-O Hama at ONE Fight Night 9 in Bangkok before capturing the bantamweight Muay Thai title.

Fabricio Andrade holds the ONE bantamweight belt after a stoppage of John Lineker in February 2022.

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Superlek (left) will challenge Rodtang for the ONE flyweight Muay Thai title on September 22. Photo” ONE Championship

Superlek celebrates his win over Tagir Khalilov at ONE Fight Night 12.

Rodtang Jitmuangnon celebrates after his victory at ONE Fight Night 10 in Denver.

Rodtang Jitmuangnon greets the fans as he heads to the cage at ONE Fight Night 10 in Denver.

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Tawanchai breaks Davit Kiria’s arm with a kick. Photo: ONE Championship

Davit Kiria reacts after Tawanchai breaks his arm with a kick. Photo: ONE Championship

Tawanchai celebrates his win over Davit Kiria. Photo: ONE Championship

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ONE boss expands on Jonathan Haggerty vs Fabricio Andrade kickboxing title fight, saying he tried to book Nong-O in Muay Thai title rematch
‘Rankings are absolutely essential and ONE adheres to them, but so are creative super fights to surprise and delight our fans,’ Chatri adds


ONE Championship boss expands on Jonathan Haggerty vs Fabricio Andrade kickboxing title fight, saying he tried to book Nong-O in Muay Thai title rematch.


ONE Championship: Nong-O recovering from a ‘life-threatening’ bout of dengue fever in ICU, Chatri says

ONE boss expands on Jonathan Haggerty vs Fabricio Andrade kickboxing title fight, saying he tried to book Nong-O in Muay Thai title rematch ‘Rankings are absolutely essential and ONE adheres to them, but so are creative super fights to surprise and delight our fans,’ Chatri adds

ONE boss expands on Jonathan Haggerty vs Fabricio Andrade kickboxing title fight, saying he tried to book Nong-O in Muay Thai title rematch

‘Rankings are absolutely essential and ONE adheres to them, but so are creative super fights to surprise and delight our fans,’ Chatri adds