British MMA legend with a strong story. He has never been beaten in England. Followed by 6 years in the UFC. There he was Europe's best fighter, walking away 7️ times from 9️ fights as a winner and became the world's #14 welterweight. In 2010 he was diagnosed with Crohn's disease, which caused him to stop fighting in 2014. In 2022, he made a sensational return to the cage with a win at OKTAGON to great applause.
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OKTAGON MMA/ 17.06.2023
I was a top MMA prospect before eight-year illness derailed career
Former UFC fighter John Hathaway is hoping to return to MMA’s premier promotion after competing in OKTAGON’s €1 million tournament.. more.
OKTAGON MMA/ 16.06.2023
Hathaway continuing career in OKTAGON after eight years out through illness
Feeling unwell, he went to hospital, where, following a number of tests over two days, he was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease - a condition whereby parts of the digestive system become inflamed.. more.