Former karate world champion Sage Northcutt is set to face MMA legend Shinya Aoki in a highly anticipated ONE Championship bout. Read more about the upcoming fight and Northcutt’s quest for gold.
| Former Karate World Champion Takes on MMA Icon
Former karate world champion and American mixed martial arts phenom Sage Northcutt is set to step back inside the ONE Championship ring this weekend. He will be facing off against an absolute legend in Japan and an MMA icon.
Northcutt is scheduled to fight multi-time former ONE lightweight MMA world champion Shinya Aoki at ONE 165: Superlek vs. Takeru. The event will be broadcasted live from the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan on Sunday, January 28th.
Aoki, a recognizable figure in the combat sports landscape in Japan, held the ONE lightweight MMA world title for years before surrendering it to reigning king Christian Lee. This fight against Aoki is undoubtedly Northcutt’s toughest test in ONE Championship thus far.
In a recent interview with The MMA Superfan, Northcutt expressed his honor in facing Aoki in his hometown of Tokyo. He stated, ‘I’m very thankful that I’m getting to fight Shinya Aoki. You know, he is a legend in the sport. He’s accomplished so much. So I’m very thankful to have this fight. It’s an honor to have this fight.’
| Northcutt’s Quest for ONE Championship Gold
Like every fighter, American superstar Sage Northcutt dreams of becoming an MMA world champion. A victory over Shinya Aoki this weekend would bring him one step closer to achieving that goal.
However, defeating Aoki is no easy task. Even at the age of 40, Aoki remains as dangerous as ever. His nickname, ‘Tobikan Judan’, loosely translates to ‘The Grandmaster of Flying Submissions’ and for good reason. With 47 victories in his MMA career, 30 of which have ended by submission, Aoki is a force to be reckoned with.
Former Karate World Champion Takes on MMA Icon
Former karate world champion and American mixed martial arts phenom Sage Northcutt is set to step back inside the ONE Championship ring this weekend. He will be facing off against an absolute legend in Japan and an MMA icon.
Northcutt is scheduled to fight multi-time former ONE lightweight MMA world champion Shinya Aoki at ONE 165: Superlek vs. Takeru. The event will be broadcasted live from the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan on Sunday, January 28th.
Aoki, a recognizable figure in the combat sports landscape in Japan, held the ONE lightweight MMA world title for years before surrendering it to reigning king Christian Lee. This fight against Aoki is undoubtedly Northcutt’s toughest test in ONE Championship thus far.
In a recent interview with The MMA Superfan, Northcutt expressed his honor in facing Aoki in his hometown of Tokyo. He stated, ‘I’m very thankful that I’m getting to fight Shinya Aoki. You know, he is a legend in the sport. He’s accomplished so much. So I’m very thankful to have this fight. It’s an honor to have this fight.’
Northcutt’s Quest for ONE Championship Gold
Like every fighter, American superstar Sage Northcutt dreams of becoming an MMA world champion. A victory over Shinya Aoki this weekend would bring him one step closer to achieving that goal.
However, defeating Aoki is no easy task. Even at the age of 40, Aoki remains as dangerous as ever. His nickname, ‘Tobikan Judan’, loosely translates to ‘The Grandmaster of Flying Submissions’ and for good reason. With 47 victories in his MMA career, 30 of which have ended by submission, Aoki is a force to be reckoned with.
Fans in the United States and Canada can catch ONE 165: Superlek vs. Takeru via global Pay-Per-View on watch.onefc.com. For more information on how to watch the event from your specific location, visit ONE Championship’s official website.
