Get ready for an epic showdown as Sage Northcutt takes on Shinya Aoki in a striker vs grappler battle at ONE 165. Can Northcutt achieve the seemingly impossible feat of submitting Aoki? Find out more about this highly anticipated MMA fight.
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In a clash of styles, American MMA fighter Sage Northcutt is set to face Japanese legend Shinya Aoki at ONE 165. This highly anticipated matchup will take place on January 28 at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. Northcutt, known for his striking skills, will go up against Aoki, a jiu-jitsu purist. Aoki has never been submitted in his over two-decade-long career, making this a challenging task for Northcutt. However, Northcutt has showcased his grappling abilities in his previous fight, where he secured a victory via a swift heel hook submission. Can Northcutt achieve the impossible and submit Aoki? MMA fans are eagerly awaiting this epic showdown.
Sage Northcutt vs Shinya Aoki: A Clash of Styles
In a highly anticipated matchup, American MMA fighter Sage Northcutt is set to go head-to-head with Japanese legend Shinya Aoki at ONE 165 on January 28. This three-round MMA contest, taking place at the prestigious Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan, is being dubbed as a battle between a striker and a grappler.
Sage Northcutt, known as ‘Super’ Sage, hails from a karate background, while Shinya Aoki is revered as one of the greatest jiu-jitsu purists in MMA history. With Aoki’s impressive record of never being submitted in over two decades of professional fighting, Northcutt faces a daunting challenge.
However, Sage Northcutt remains confident in his abilities. In an interview with ONE, he expressed his desire to achieve the seemingly impossible feat of submitting Aoki in an MMA bout. Northcutt stated, ‘He’s never been submitted in mixed martial arts, ever. So that’d be pretty insane if I was able to submit Shinya out there in MMA. That’d be something.’
Aoki’s career boasts an incredible 30 submission wins, and no one has ever made him tap. If Northcutt manages to accomplish this feat, it will undoubtedly make headlines in the MMA world.
Sage Northcutt has already demonstrated his underrated grappling skills in his previous fight. At ONE Fight Night 10 last year, he made a triumphant return to the ring by submitting Pakistani MMA fighter Ahmed Mujtaba. Despite not being known for his submissions, Northcutt surprised everyone with a swift heel hook that secured him the victory.
Although the fight didn’t start smoothly for Northcutt, as he was sent to the canvas by a powerful jab from Mujtaba, he quickly regained his composure. From the guard position, ‘Super’ Sage showcased his submission game and executed a lightning-fast heel hook, forcing Mujtaba to tap out just 39 seconds into the bout.
This upcoming clash between Sage Northcutt and Shinya Aoki is undoubtedly one of the most highly anticipated fights of the year. Fans and pundits alike are eager to witness whether Northcutt can overcome the odds and achieve the impossible by submitting the legendary Aoki.
