Sage Northcutt to Face Shinya Aoki in Pivotal Match at ONE 165

Northcutt Eyes Opportunity to Advance in ONE Championship with Victory Over Experienced Aoki

Sage Northcutt is set to face former ONE lightweight MMA world champion Shinya Aoki at ONE 165 on January 28 in Tokyo, Japan.
Northcutt views the match as a significant opportunity to advance his campaign in ONE Championship, especially after his successful return to competition following a four-year hiatus due to various medical issues.
Northcutt has expressed respect for Aoki's experience and achievements, but is confident in his own well-rounded skills and preparedness for any situation that may arise during the match.
Northcutt's strategy includes hitting Aoki harder than he's ever been hit in his life and being ready for any situation as it is mixed martial arts, not just a grappling or striking match.
Northcutt's ultimate goal is to put his name into the world title mix before Christian Lee returns to competition this year.