Aung La N Sang is currently riding high on a three-fight winning streak and is aiming to make it four at ONE 168: Denver on U.S. primetime on Friday, September 6. ‘The Burmese Python’ will take on Shamil Erdogan in a fascinating middleweight clash. Aung La previously held belts in the middleweight and the light-heavyweight divisions. The 39-year-old has clarified that he is willing to stay in the middleweight division and give his best. 

He recently sat down for a chat with the South China Morning Post on their YouTube channel and gave an insight into his plans. He said, “Yeah, middleweight is the best weight class for me. I’m not gonna go up I’m gonna stay here in middleweight and be as the best version of myself and put on some good fights.” As a former champion in the division, Aung La is once again determined to win the title back. Let us look at what he feels about facing Anatoly Malykhin if he gets a title shot. 

Aung La N Sang is focused on his next opponent and not on Anatoly Malykhin 

For any professional fighter, winning a belt is their biggest dream and Aung La N Sang is working hard to reclaim his belts. The challenge ahead of him is a steep one, but the former champion is prepared for it. With three consecutive victories under his belt, ‘The Burmese Python’ is slowly inching towards a title shot. If he maintains his winning run and gets the opportunity to go for the title, Aung La will have to face Anatoly Malykhin. The Russian is holding the belt in three divisions and preparing to defend his heavyweight title at ONE 169: Atlanta against ‘Reug Reug’. 

Malykhin referred to Aung La as his ‘brother’ and clarified that he doesn’t want to face him to defend his belt. The 39-year-old also agrees with the idea but feels the final call lies with the promotion. During a recent chat with South China Morning Post, he shared an honest opinion about the possible clash in the future. He said, “Let’s be like honest right? I’m in the middleweight division, and my goal is to be the champion one day, right? And like, of course, you don’t wanna fight your friend, right? But, like, I don’t know right now, but if the promotion needs a fight that needs to happen, you know it will happen.” 

Aung La is focused on his upcoming opponent, Shamil Erdogan, at ONE 168: Denver. The 39-year-old has stepped up his preparation and believes he can keep his winning momentum going. But what exactly is ‘The Burmese Python’ looking to do in his 20th fight in the promotion? Let us find out. 

Aung La N Sang and Shamil Erdogan are all set to clash at ONE 168: Denver 

With only a few weeks left for the event, fans are waiting to witness two of the best middleweights in action. Shamil Erdogan is relatively new in the promotion, with only one fight under his belt. However, the 34-year-old is not new to fighting and has a professional record of 9-0. Erdogan is an elite wrestler known for his takedowns and ground control time, making him a threat during fights.

In addition to wrestling, the fighter also has sublime striking skills, which was evident in his debut fight against Fan Rong. However, he might face one of his toughest opponents to date, who is prepared to go to war against him. The 39-year-old recently took to his YouTube channel to give an insight into his preparation for the fight. Aung La has found extra motivation before the clash and is pushing hard in his training. The former two-division World Champion knows a win against Erdogan will help him catch the attention of many.

He has a clear-cut picture in his mind, and in the recent video, he made it clear that he will be looking to dominate the fight right from the beginning. ‘The Burmese Python’ said, “It doesn’t matter which round, you know, first round, second round, third round, I have to be dangerous at all rounds. I think I am one of those fighters that push opponents. We’re gonna see how much this guy can get pushed, you know. So, for this fight, I’m going to look to push kill or be killed. One of them is going to happen.”

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