Read about the tension between Japanese MMA icon Shinya Aoki and ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong. Discover the controversy surrounding Aoki’s recent fight and his cryptic words about the CEO. Explore the speculation and social media reactions to this ongoing feud.
| Shinya Aoki’s Unexpected Showdown
Japanese MMA legend Shinya Aoki made a surprising appearance at ONE 165 in his home country. Instead of facing ‘Super’ Sage Northcutt as expected, Aoki found himself in a last-minute openweight bout against former ONE bantamweight world champion John Lineker. Despite the significant size difference, Aoki dominated the fight and secured a first-round submission victory with a neck crank.
| Aoki’s Cryptic Words
After the fight, Aoki spoke with ONE commentator Mitch Chilson in the ring. When asked about why he accepted the fight with Lineker, Aoki replied, ‘Since he asked me to, there was no other choice, but to do it,’ referring to ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong. However, it seems that Aoki’s comments were more than what the translator revealed. According to @puraiya on social media, Aoki expressed his growing animosity towards Sityodtong, stating, ‘When my relationship to Chatri, a man I thought of as a friend, became one of ‘boss and employee’, I really came to f*cking hate him… but when that guy asks something of me, I guess I have no choice.’ The awkward silence from the crowd during the interview hinted at the unspoken tension between Aoki and Sityodtong.
| Speculation and Social Media Reactions
Fans who witnessed the interview immediately picked up on the translator’s struggle to convey Aoki’s true feelings. Social media was abuzz with discussions about the hidden meaning behind Aoki’s words. While the accuracy of the translation remains unconfirmed, the crowd’s reaction spoke volumes. It remains unclear what exactly caused the rift between Aoki and Sityodtong, but some speculate that it may be related to the CEO’s perceived disrespect towards Japanese fighters.
| CEO’s Controversial Statements
Sityodtong’s comments in a post-fight press conference further fueled the speculation. He expressed his concern about Japanese fighters’ performance in ONE Championship, stating, ‘The biggest challenge for Japan is… If you look at the last several years, it doesn’t matter which discipline, Japanese fighters come into ONE and they get crushed. We need the best of the best in Japan — K-1, Rise, RIZIN — they’re the best in Japan, but when they come to ONE Championship, they lose.’ Sityodtong’s remarks also triggered a war of words with K-1 producer Carlos Kikuta after dismissing the possibility of co-promoting an event with K-1, referring to it as a ‘tiny organization’ with a low level.
The tension between Shinya Aoki and ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong has become increasingly apparent. Aoki’s controversial fight and his cryptic words have sparked speculation and social media discussions. The true nature of their disagreement remains a mystery, but it seems to revolve around Sityodtong’s perceived disrespect towards Japanese fighters and the CEO’s controversial statements about their performance in ONE Championship.
Shinya Aoki’s Unexpected Showdown
Japanese MMA legend Shinya Aoki made a surprising appearance at ONE 165 in his home country. Instead of facing ‘Super’ Sage Northcutt as expected, Aoki found himself in a last-minute openweight bout against former ONE bantamweight world champion John Lineker. Despite the significant size difference, Aoki dominated the fight and secured a first-round submission victory with a neck crank.
Aoki’s Cryptic Words
After the fight, Aoki spoke with ONE commentator Mitch Chilson in the ring. When asked about why he accepted the fight with Lineker, Aoki replied, ‘Since he asked me to, there was no other choice, but to do it,’ referring to ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong. However, it seems that Aoki’s comments were more than what the translator revealed. According to @puraiya on social media, Aoki expressed his growing animosity towards Sityodtong, stating, ‘When my relationship to Chatri, a man I thought of as a friend, became one of ‘boss and employee’, I really came to f*cking hate him… but when that guy asks something of me, I guess I have no choice.’ The awkward silence from the crowd during the interview hinted at the unspoken tension between Aoki and Sityodtong.
Speculation and Social Media Reactions
Fans who witnessed the interview immediately picked up on the translator’s struggle to convey Aoki’s true feelings. Social media was abuzz with discussions about the hidden meaning behind Aoki’s words. While the accuracy of the translation remains unconfirmed, the crowd’s reaction spoke volumes. It remains unclear what exactly caused the rift between Aoki and Sityodtong, but some speculate that it may be related to the CEO’s perceived disrespect towards Japanese fighters .
CEO’s Controversial Statements
Sityodtong’s comments in a post-fight press conference further fueled the speculation. He expressed his concern about Japanese fighters ‘ performance in ONE Championship, stating, ‘The biggest challenge for Japan is… If you look at the last several years, it doesn’t matter which discipline, Japanese fighters come into ONE and they get crushed. We need the best of the best in Japan — K-1, Rise, RIZIN — they’re the best in Japan, but when they come to ONE Championship, they lose.’ Sityodtong’s remarks also triggered a war of words with K-1 producer Carlos Kikuta after dismissing the possibility of co-promoting an event with K-1, referring to it as a ‘tiny organization’ with a low level.
