ONE Championship elite middleweight contender Aung La N Sang is without question one of the world’s most respected and revered professional athletes from Myanmar and poses a unique Mixed Martial Arts style which has universally earned the ONE Championship sensation the moniker of ”The Burmese Python”.
The talented 32-year-old professional athlete was born in Myitkyina in the mountainous region of Kachin State, whereas Aung La N Sang is part of an ethnic minority in Myanmar known as the Kachin.
In January 2017, Aung La N Sang fought with courage and honor in a valiant effort against reigning ONE Championship Middleweight World Champion Vitaly Bigdash, which Aung La N Sang lost via decision. Over 50 million Myanmese citizens will be united as one as their national treasure brings Myanmar together as well as continuing the popularity of Mixed Martial Arts in Asia.
However, the widely respected Myanmar national hero now firmly seeks to avenge the loss and claim a victory in his native homeland against Bigdash. Vitaly Bigdash is currently undefeated (9-0) and even though Aung La N Sang (19-10) is regarded as the underdog at the forthcoming ONE Championship: Light of a Nation event on June 30, the Myanmese professional athlete has an entire nation behind him as well as his loyal fans backing him inside the surefire sold-out Thuwunna National Indoor Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar on June 30.
“The last fight I took on short notice and I wasn’t at my best. This time, with better preparation and a full training camp, I vow to give a much better account of myself. Competing in Yangon in front of all my fans is such an honor, and I promise to do everything within my power to bring the belt back to Myanmar! It’s going to be an epic battle of attrition, and the better man will emerge victorious on the night.” said Aung La N Sang.
Chatri Sityodtong, Chairman, and CEO of ONE Championship stated: “The first bout was an absolute showcase of incredible skill and unwavering determination, and the rematch promises nothing short of another classic. Yangon’s favorite son, Aung La N Sang, will get another crack at the ONE Middleweight World Championship held by Vitaly Bigdash. This time, it will be on his home turf. Fans will not want to miss all the action that goes down at ONE: LIGHT OF A NATION this June!”
ONE Championship Middleweight World Champion Vitaly Bigdash has solidified his reputation as one of the top Mixed Martial Artists internationally and made his ONE Championship debut in 2015; Vitaly Bigdash captured the ONE Championship middleweight championship against Igor Svirid in one of the most intense and action-filled showdowns in ONE Championship history.
However, Aung La N Sang essentially has almost nothing to lose and everything to prove when he faces Vitaly Bigdash in the high-profile rematch on June 30.
Will the Myanmese sensation rise to the occasion before his own people in Myanmar at ONE Championship: Light of a Nation or will Vitaly Bigdash emerge victorious over Aung La N Sang once again in one of the biggest rematches of the year in Asian Mixed Martial Arts?
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Dean Perretta
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