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From a Buddhist Temple to MMA, James Yang Is Ready to Open at ONE Revolution

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James Yang takes his training with Shaolin monks into ONE bout

James Yang opens the card for Friday’s ONE Revolution event, squaring off against Roel Rosauro in a featherweight bout.

Though he won all six of his amateur fights, Yang has never had an opportunity like the one he is facing against Rosauro in Singapore.

“I have a lot to prove,” says Yang.