Sage Northcutt has spent over a year and a half recovering but now he is booked to return against acclaimed Japanese mixed martial artist Shinya Aoki. The fight is booked with One Championship and will take place on April 28th.
Shinya Aoki – A True Veteran
Shinya Aoki (46-9) is a longtime veteran of the sport making his professional debut in 2003. He has fought under the One Championship banner in 10 bouts. Shinya Aoki has fought notably fought Joachim Hansen in PRIDE, in addition to Caol Uno, Ben Askren, Hayato Sakurai, former UFC Champion Eddie Alvarez, Strikeforce Champion Gilbert Melendez, the legendary Kazushi Sakuraba, and an exhibition match with heavyweight great Fedor Emelianenko.