At light heavyweight, all other contenders might see themselves overlooked in favor of a World Champion versus World Champion super-match, as Filipino ONE Heavyweight World Champion Brandon “The Truth” Vera (16-7) drops down in weight. The next match will be in Japan with Ken Hasegawa but I think it will not make too much difference. In particular, he has given his backing to educational charities such as "Street School Initiative" [27] and Global Citizen, as well as other causes in his native Kachin state.[28]. Relive Aung La N Sang's unbelievable KO of Ken Hasegawa with Michael Schiavello! … At the age of 27, he became a social media sensation when footage of him knocking out Jason Louck at CFFC 17 went viral in the Kachin State. All rights reserved. http://bit.ly/ONESuperApp, Posted by ONE Championship on Thursday, December 13, 2018. On June 30, 2017, he became Myanmar's first ever world champion in any mainstream sport, beating Vitaly Bigdash at ONE Championship: Light of a Nation to win the ONE Middleweight World Championship. He graduated in 2007 and worked as a migratory beekeeper while keeping up his MMA training. INCREDIBLE warrior spirit displayed by Aung La Nsang(Burmese Python) & Ken Hasegawa!Download the ONE Super App now ???? Currently, Aung La Nsang is taking some rest. Ousted and outspoken: The lady taking on Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar's election . Wherever I will go, I think that Myanmar fans support will be the same for me. Photo: EPA. [6], Aung La made his professional debut in 2005, and soon built a reputation for his outstanding submission skills, earning himself the nickname of The Burmese Python. Early in his career, Aung La fought for King of the Cage and Ring of Combat as well as other, smaller promotions. If both men get their wish, that clash will take place back in Tokyo at ONE: GREATNESS UNLEASHED this October. ONE Featherweight World Championship (C) Martin Nguyen vs (3) Thanh Le Featherweight: 70.3 KG Men's UFC 253 Adesanya vs Costa Artist Series Event T-Shirt; Israel Adesanya Champion Authentic UFC Fight Night Walkout Jersey Copyright © 2020 Eleven Media Group Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Champ Aung La N Sang vs. Reinier de Ridder – for light heavyweight title Champ Christian Lee vs. Iuri Lapicus – for welterweight title Champ Martin Nguyen vs. Thanh Le – for lightweight title Market worth of K-pop stars in limelight as agency IPO nears. Aung La N Sang has his next fight set, and it’s against former UFC standout and current ONE Championship heavyweight Brandon Vera. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record. Their second bout, in particular, ranks as one of the best ever seen in The Home Of Martial Arts. “I’m going to have the bandage removed soon. Latest on Aung La N Sang including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN All Rights Reserved. However, his career got off to a slow start, with Aung La losing his first fight. http://bit.ly/ONESuperApp, Posted by ONE Championship on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. In 2004, he moved to the United States to study Agriculture Science at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Aung La Nsang was next expected to defend his ONE Middleweight World Championship against Reinier de Ridder, event and date to be determined. ONE: GREATNESS UNLEASHED – the organization’s second show at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan on 12 October – is a likely battleground for the historic bout. Aung La Nsang, who is recovering from finger surgery, says he plans to fight in three to four matches in 2020. On 9 November 2018, Aung La was appointed as ambassador of Fighting Wildlife Crime by World Wide Fund for Nature, Myanmar. ONE Lightweight World Championship (C) Christian Lee vs (1) Iuri Lapicus Lightweight: 77.1 KG. ONE Middleweight and Light Heavyweight World Champion “The Burmese Python” Aung La N Sang (24-10) could not have asked for a better year.. Aung La N Sang, Christian Lee, Martin Nguyen, and Xiong Jing Nan will defend their belts in this blockbuster event. After signing with ONE Championship in 2014, Aung La Nsang returned to his home country of Myanmar two years later at ONE Championship: Union of Warriors, winning his bout to become a national hero. Aung "The Burmese Python" La Nsang (26-10-0, 1 NC) is a Pro MMA Fighter out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and the #121st ranked Top Heavyweight MMA fighter. After that, it’ll be possible to resume the training, and I expect to enter the matches again in March. [24], In July 2018, Commander-in-Chief Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing issued an official statement of congratulations, claiming the ethnic Kachin fighter embodies the indomitable spirit of Myanmar, the pride of the nation. On behalf of the Tatmadaw Commander-in-Chief, Yangon Command Commander Maj-Gen Thet Pone presented Aung La Nsang with a Myanmar Ks 10 million cash prize, as well as a certificate of honor sent by the Tatmadaw Commander-in-Chief, at an event held at the Rose Garden Hotel in Yangon. Instead, ‘The Burmese Python’ will defend ONE’s light heavyweight title against Vera, who will move down in weight for the challenge. © 2020 ONE Championship™. Aung La is a passionate advocate for Myanmar's wildlife and he has been a big supporter of Voices for momos, a campaign against illegal wildlife trade, since its launch in November 2017. ONE Middleweight and Light Heavyweight World Champion “The Burmese Python” Aung La N Sang (24-10) could not have asked for a better year. Edited by Win Htut. Seven persons including KBZ bank staff, bus terminal official test positive for... Two lab technicians from Muse Hospital test positive for COVID-19. Most Read. [18], After his title defense against Hasegawa, Aung La signed a new ten-fight contract with ONE Championship. The Japanese star and Aung La N Sang traded heavy punches throughout their battle before “The Burmese Python” dug deep to get the knockout in the final round and send the Thuwunna Indoor Stadium into a frenzy. [15], On June 29, 2018, Aung La Nsang defended the ONE Middleweight title for the first time against Ken Hasegawa at ONE Championship: Spirit of a Warrior in Yangon in what is now considered one of the greatest title fights in ONE Championship history. There can surely be no one in the martial arts world who would complain if Aung La N Sang VS Ken Hasegawa II is next. [19], Aung La made his first defense of the ONE Light Heavyweight World Championship against Brandon Vera at ONE Championship: Century on October 13, 2019. The 32-year-old fighter is the holder of both middleweight and light heavyweight world championships and he retained his two world titles in 2019. If “The Burmese Python” can defeat him at the promotion’s historic first event in Japan, then perhaps a trilogy match with Bigdash or a super-bout with Vera will follow. “The Burmese Python” and Bigdash fought twice for the gold in 2017, winning one bout each. Aung La Nsang plans to fight three or four matches next year, Aung La N Sang (left) and Tial Thang (centre) pose for a picture in Kuala Lumpur. Aung La N Sang didn’t hesitate. Aung La “The Burmese Python” N Sang will fight ONE Heavyweight World Champion Brandon “The Truth” Vera to defend light heavyweight world champion during October this year. He is the third son of five siblings. He will fight to defend his middleweight and light heavyweight belts next year. [20] Aung La defeated Vera by technical knockout in the second round and successfully defended the ONE Light Heavyweight title.[21]. Aung La Nsang (Burmese: အောင်လအန်ဆန်း; born on May 21, 1985) is a Burmese-born American mixed martial artist of ethnic Kachin descent currently signed to ONE Championship, competing in both the Middleweight and Light heavyweight divisions. W520b per BTS member? He will fight Verda for the first time to defend light heavyweight champion. 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He followed that with another dominant performance, this time against Middle Eastern champion Mohammad Karaki (9-1) at ONE: PURSUIT OF GREATNESS, which increased his winning streak to five bouts. Both men have expressed a keen interest in this blockbuster contest, as well as ONE Chairman and CEO, Chatri Sityodtong.
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