ONE Championship has announced an intriguing clash between former World Champions when Aung La N Sang faces Zebaztian Kadestam in a middleweight MMA contest at ONE Fight Night 36 on 4 October at Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium.
The matchup represents a fascinating stylistic encounter between two fighters seeking to reclaim glory in different circumstances.
For the 40-year-old Aung La N Sang, this bout offers an opportunity to halt a concerning slide after suffering back-to-back losses to Shamil Erdogan. The Myanmar legend, who trains at Kill Cliff FC in Florida, had been riding a three-fight win streak before those setbacks derailed his momentum.
Despite his recent struggles, Aung La N Sang remains one of ONE Championship's most accomplished fighters. The former ONE Middleweight and Light Heavyweight MMA World Champion boasts 30 career victories, including 15 wins in ONE with an impressive 13 finishes.
His opponent presents a different kind of challenge. The 34-year-old Kadestam will be making his middleweight debut after establishing himself as a dominant force in the welterweight division, where he previously held the ONE Welterweight MMA World Championship.
Training at Legacy Gym and Pancrase Gym Sweden, Kadestam has been in spectacular form recently, riding a three-fight win streak highlighted by his shocking knockout victory over Roberto Soldic in his most recent outing.
The Swedish striker began his martial arts journey in Muay Thai at age 12, developing the striking foundation that has served him throughout his professional career.
His move to middleweight raises questions about how his frame will adapt to the increased weight class.
Both fighters carry championship pedigree and finishing ability into this encounter. The October showdown promises to deliver answers about whether Aung La N Sang can rediscover his championship form or if Kadestam's hot streak will continue in unfamiliar weight-class territory.
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