Sage Northcutt faces the challenge of a lifetime as he takes on legendary Shinya Aoki in a highly anticipated match at ONE 165: Superlek vs. Takeru. Learn more about this exciting showdown and how to watch the action live.
| Sage Northcutt is set to face Shinya Aoki at ONE 165: Superlek vs. Takeru.
| Northcutt aims to make a statement and secure a victory against the legendary Aoki.
| Defeating Aoki is crucial for Northcutt’s position in ONE Championship’s lightweight division.
| Engaging in ground combat with Aoki poses a significant risk for Northcutt.
| Fans in the United States and Canada can watch the event via global Pay-Per-View on watch.onefc.com.
Sage Northcutt’s Challenge
American mixed martial arts prodigy ‘Super’ Sage Northcutt is set to take on Japanese legend Shinya Aoki in a highly anticipated match at ONE 165: Superlek vs. Takeru. This event will be broadcasted live from the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan on Sunday, January 28th.
Northcutt, who believes he is on the cusp of greatness in ONE Championship , understands the difficulty of defeating a former multi-time ONE lightweight MMA world champion like Aoki. However, he remains determined to make a statement and secure a victory.
In an interview with The MMA Superfan, Northcutt expressed his strategy for the fight, stating that he visualizes himself winning and always looks for a finish, whether it be standing up or on the ground.
The Challenge of Facing Aoki
While Northcutt’s return to action in 2023 was successful, going up against Aoki in the grappling department presents a whole new level of challenge. Aoki, known as the ‘Grandmaster of Flying Submissions,’ is widely regarded as one of the greatest submission specialists in MMA history.
Defeating Aoki is crucial for Northcutt to solidify his position in ONE Championship ‘s stacked lightweight division. However, engaging in ground combat with a grappling legend like Aoki is undeniably risky for the American star.
How to Watch
Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action of ONE 165: Superlek vs. Takeru via global Pay-Per-View on watch.onefc.com. For more information on how to watch from your location, visit ONE Championship ’s official website.
