Sage Northcutt Prepares for Showdown with Shinya Aoki at ONE 165

Northcutt Confident in Grappling Skills, Aims for Finish in Tokyo Bout

Sage Northcutt is set to face Shinya Aoki at ONE 165: Superlek vs. Takeru in Tokyo, Japan, on January 28, 2024.
Northcutt, who has only had two fights in the last five years due to various medical issues, is looking to build on his victory over Ahmed Mujtaba last year.
Aoki, a former ONE lightweight MMA world champion, is known as a dangerous submission specialist.
Northcutt has been training extensively in grappling and believes he can hold his own against Aoki.
Northcutt is confident he can finish the fight, whether standing up or on the ground.