Title Dreams on the Line: Aung La N Sang vs. Shamil Erdogan at ONE 168

LockerRoom Team

31 Aug 2024

In a highly anticipated clash at ONE 168: Denver, former two-division champion Aung La N Sang faces undefeated rising star Shamil Erdogan in a middleweight showdown that could determine the next contender for Anatoly Malykhin’s ONE Middleweight MMA World Title.

Aung La N Sang, affectionately known as "The Burmese Python," is on a quest to reclaim his former glory. After becoming Myanmar's first-ever World Champion in 2017, he lost both the ONE Light Heavyweight and Middleweight World Titles. However, the resilient fighter is now on a three-fight winning streak and is determined to capture the middleweight belt once again. A recent submission victory over Fan Rong in Denver has reignited his championship aspirations, and he’s returning to the same city with the hope of repeating history.

Standing in his way is Shamil Erdogan, a formidable opponent who has never tasted defeat in his MMA career. The Russian powerhouse boasts an undefeated record and has been dominant since his debut in 2012, including a stunning knockout of Fan Rong. A win over Aung La N Sang could set Erdogan on a direct path to a World Title showdown against his compatriot, Anatoly Malykhin.

With both fighters carrying tremendous momentum into this bout, the stakes are higher than ever. Will Aung La N Sang’s experience and determination prevail, or will Erdogan’s unbeaten run continue? This battle will not only shape the future of the middleweight division but could also lead to a blockbuster title fight in ONE Championship.