Shamil Erdogan knocked out former champion Aung La N Sang in just 28 seconds with a head kick at ONE 171, potentially prompting Aung La N Sang to retire, while Erdogan seeks a title shot after his victory.
Wow, Shamil Erdogan! Just 28 seconds is all it took for him to knock out former two-division champ Aung La N Sang with a brutal head kick at ONE 171 in Qatar. Lightning fast!
This wasn’t their first dance. The undefeated Russian had already faced Aung La N Sang before, finishing him with ground and pound in the second round back in September 2024. This time, though? No need for a second round—Erdogan wrapped it up quick as Aung La N Sang charged out aggressively.
Erdogan was sharp, dodging early strikes from the former ONE champion while plotting his own moves. Then, bam! He saw an opening and unleashed a head kick that sent Aung La N Sang crashing to the canvas.
The referee dashed in to halt the fight. Aung La N Sang was clearly down and out, with the bout ending just 28 seconds into the first round. Incredible!
Afterwards, Aung La N Sang, who’s had a whopping 45 fights and trains with big names like Gilbert Burns, Michael Chandler, and Vicente Luque at Kill Cliff FC, took off his gloves. Could this mean retirement?
If he does hang up his gloves, he’ll leave behind a legacy: a 30-15 record with title reigns in ONE Championship’s middleweight and light heavyweight divisions.
And Erdogan? He’s on fire! After this win, he’s calling for a title shot. The guy’s making serious waves in the promotion. Watch this space!