Aung La N Sang’s Rough‑Ruff Battle with Ken Hasegawa: A 2018 Must‑Watch
Whenever anyone starts listing the legendary fights of 2018, Aung La N Sang’s nail‑biting five‑round war with Ken Hasegawa at ONE: SPIRIT OF A WARRIOR pops up right at the top.
The Drama Unfolded
Myanmar’s MMA superstar faced a fighter who wouldn’t back down, sparring toe‑to‑toe for four full rounds before launching a gut‑buster uppercut in round five that cemented his place in the fight‑tapes. The match set off a frenzy among fans, and it’s easy to see why.
“A Fight That Feels Like a True Brawl”
Aung La himself admits the bout was “a fighter’s fight” that felt fun, even if it wasn’t exactly the grand knockout spectacle he’s known for. He compares it to a casual fistfight you’d want to replay, noting:
- A great rhythm – “Both of us came to fight, you know, and we were both pretty durable,” he explains.
- Real‑time unpredictability – “It wasn’t just about who could punch the hardest; it was about staying sharp.”
“I wasn’t 100 Percent” – A Humble Self‑Assessment
Right after the match, Aung La pulled a little back, saying he didn’t feel fully alert during the fight, maybe because of jet lag. “I was a bit sluggish,” he confesses, which explains why Hasegawa felt he could out‑apply both of them for a while.
Despite the setbacks, the Burmese champion acknowledges the fight’s intensity: “Half the time I was dealing with his unconventional style that kept me on my toes.”
The Bumpy Recovery
After the proceedings, the two warriors went back into the romp “holy shock centre” and had it laughing with meme‑level photos. Aung La noted that it was almost impossible to sleep following the battle, yet Hasegawa sent him a prank Facebook request at 3 am, chiding him like a ninja: “Why did you do this to my face?” He turned that into a photo that made the press light up with glee.
The side‑by‑side photos showed that, despite the masochism, both brawlers had heard the clinic’s compulsion: cuts, bruises, inflamed ribs – practiced in the wreckage that one fight has caused.
“Still Rough, Still Fine”
Back home, Aung La has bounced back with little lasting injury. “No unrecoverable cuts or bruises.” He humorously claims all damage was superficial, laughing at the notion that he’s straight back in the cage after a fight that exhausted him in both heart and fists.
He looks forward to future waiting for stronger opponents, but all at the same time, he doesn’t want the fight begging for a match‑up. “The next big name to come up is @Leandro Ataides, and if that’s on the cards I’ll fight – even if that means emotional distress.”
Potential Rematch House‑keeping
Rumours already circulate that the duo will take each other on again the following year. Aung La says it’s inevitable amongst couplings who wish to play their cards in pursuit of the world title.
- Understanding the Honours – “We’re about putting fights together like a big billboard; why not?”
- Strategic Planning – “We’re considered a dementia creature for the next fight, but it’s there that we’re supposed to reap the next big break.”
- He also informs that his next major match is, as of now, against Leandro Ataides, that “shreds the base line.”
Personal Challenge and Future
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