Overview

• Shinya Aoki snapped a four-fight losing streak with a first-round neck crank submission over John Lineker, who was a last-minute replacement for Sage Northcutt at ONE 165.
• Kade Ruotolo, the ONE lightweight submission grappling world champion, defended his title in a rematch with Tommy Langaker at the same event.
• Ruotolo had offered to fight both Aoki and Langaker on the same night, but his request was declined to avoid potential injury.
• Sage Northcutt withdrew from his scheduled fight with Aoki due to visa issues with his cornermen.
• Aoki, who has had a legendary career with 31 submissions in 60 career matches, has hinted at possible retirement.