Sage Northcutt to Face Shinya Aoki in ONE Championship Clash

Sage Northcutt is set to face Shinya Aoki in a highly anticipated ONE Championship clash. Read more about their upcoming fight and their respective journeys in the world of mixed martial arts.

After a successful comeback in the world of mixed martial arts, Sage Northcutt is set to continue his momentum by taking on Strikeforce veteran and former DREAM champion, Shinya Aoki.

Northcutt, once considered a rising star in the UFC, joined ONE Championship after his contract with the UFC expired in 2018. He had a rough start in ONE, suffering a knockout loss to Cosmo Alexandre in his debut and then being sidelined due to facial fractures.

However, Northcutt made a triumphant return in 2023 and secured his first win in ONE Championship. Now, he is set to face off against Shinya Aoki at ONE 165, scheduled to take place at Tokyo’s Ariake Arena on January 28, 2024.

This will be a crucial fight for Northcutt as he aims to build his first win streak in ONE Championship. After a long period of inactivity due to COVID-19, Northcutt made a successful comeback by defeating Ahmed Mujtaba in just 39 seconds.

On the other hand, Aoki has been on a losing streak, with his last victory dating back to 2021. He has suffered defeats in MMA bouts and submission grappling contests against notable opponents.

This clash between Northcutt and Aoki was originally scheduled to take place in 2021 but was postponed due to COVID-19. Now, fans can finally witness this highly anticipated matchup.

Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting ONE Championship clash between Sage Northcutt and Shinya Aoki.

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By Harvey Leonard