Aung La “The Burmese Python” N Sang has amassed an impressive selection of finishes inside the ONE Championship Circle over his decade-long tenure. From 14 promotional wins, the 37-year-old athlete has earned nine knockouts and three submissions, with eight of those coming inside the opening frame, and he’s ready to add to his highlight reel when he takes on “King Kong Warrior” Fan Rong at ONE Fight Night 10: Johnson vs. Moraes III on Prime Video.
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The former ONE Light Heavyweight and Middleweight World Champion will enter his May 5 battle with two first-round knockouts from his last two outings, giving him a hunger to make it a quick night at ONE’s on-ground debut show in the U.S.
Aung La N Sang lauded his opponent’s skills but was confident about his victory
Aung La N Sang shared, “I’m looking for a finish. Honestly, I’m looking for a grand finish. If the submission is there, I’ll take it, but I’m not going to force anything. I’m just going to look to break him and outwork him. I’ll just break him.”
“The Burmese Python” has done thorough research on his upcoming opponent and believes he has enough in his tank to overcome him, but that doesn’t mean he is underestimating what the Chinese warrior will bring to the Circle. It simply means he’s confident in his abilities and motivated to put on a show in front of his fans and family in America.
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Aung La N Sang also has the added advantage of being based in North America, so he doesn’t have to take a long-haul flight to Asia or settle into a drastically different timezone.
Aung La N Sand eyes to put up an enthralling bout before his family and the US audience
Though he has become accustomed to it over the years, not having to make a long journey will be a welcome change when ONE arrives in Colorado. The Florida-based fighter added, “It’s going to be very exciting. No 20-plus hour flights, which I don’t mind now. I’m kind of used to it now. I just see it as a day for myself to relax, read a book, watch movies, and eat some snacks on the airplane. For me, it ain’t too bad anymore.”
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“But yeah, it’s going to be cool to fight in front of my family – in front of some of the U.S. fans. I’m excited to put on a great show. It’s going to be exciting.”