Shinya Aoki has faced some of the best competitors in the world over the last 20 years, but at One 157: Petchmorakot vs Vienot tomorrow, the Japanese veteran will welcome the next generation to the One Championship circle.
Aoki will take on teen Brazilian jiu-jitsu phenom Kade Ruotolo in a submission grappling match at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
It will undoubtedly be an intriguing battle of youth and experience, and “Tobikan Judan,” who competed in One’s first-ever submission grappling match against Garry “The Lion Killer” Tonon in 2017, is well aware that anything can happen after the opening bell rings.
“[I’m] just going to fight as usual. I think Kade’s…