Early Life

• Name: Aung La Nsang
• Date of Birth: May 21, 1985
• Place of Birth: Myitkyina, Kachin State, Myanmar (Burma)
• Background: Aung La Nsang is of Kachin descent, an ethnic minority in Myanmar. He grew up in Myanmar, where he attended high school and developed an early interest in sports, particularly in football (soccer) and martial arts. He later moved to the United States for higher education.

Education

• Aung La Nsang moved to the United States in 2003 to study at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. He pursued a degree in Agriculture Science, reflecting his interest in biology and natural sciences.

Martial Arts Career

• Early Training: While in the United States, Aung La Nsang began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and eventually transitioned to mixed martial arts (MMA). He made his professional MMA debut in 2005.
• ONE Championship: Aung La Nsang gained international fame through his involvement with ONE Championship, a leading MMA organization based in Asia. Known as “The Burmese Python” for his grappling skills, he quickly became a fan favorite. He became the first Myanmar-born fighter to win a world title in a major MMA organization.
• Achievements:
  • Middleweight World Champion: Aung La Nsang won the ONE Middleweight World Championship in 2017 by defeating Vitaly Bigdash, becoming a national hero in Myanmar.
  • Light Heavyweight World Champion: Later that year, he captured the ONE Light Heavyweight World Championship, becoming a two-division champion.
• Fighting Style: Aung La Nsang is known for his well-rounded skills, combining striking with strong grappling and submission techniques. His fighting style has been characterized by a mixture of aggression and technical proficiency.

Aung La Nsang Career

Aung La Nsang, known as “The Burmese Python,” has had a prolific career in mixed martial arts (MMA). His fight history includes bouts across various organizations, but he is most well-known for his fights in ONE Championship. Here’s a summary of his notable fights:

Early Career

• Debut: Aung La Nsang made his professional MMA debut on November 24, 2005, against Chris Price at “Combat Sports Challenge 4,” which he lost by TKO in the first round.
• Early Fights: He fought primarily in the United States, in regional promotions such as “Cage Fury Fighting Championships” (CFFC) and “Ring of Combat,” where he developed his skills and gained experience.

Notable Fights in ONE Championship

1. ONE Championship Debut
   • Opponent: Mahmoud Salama
   • Date: June 14, 2014
   • Event: ONE FC: Era of Champions
   • Result: Win by Submission (guillotine choke), Round 1
2. Rise to Prominence
   • Opponent: Aleksei Butorin
   • Date: October 7, 2016
   • Event: ONE Championship: State of Warriors
   • Result: Win by KO (punch), Round 1
3. ONE Middleweight World Championship Fight
   • Opponent: Vitaly Bigdash
   • Date: January 14, 2017
   • Event: ONE Championship: Quest for Power
   • Result: Loss by Unanimous Decision
4. Winning the ONE Middleweight World Championship
   • Opponent: Vitaly Bigdash (Rematch)
   • Date: June 30, 2017
   • Event: ONE Championship: Light of a Nation
   • Result: Win by Unanimous Decision
   • Note: This victory made Aung La Nsang the first Myanmar-born fighter to win a world championship in a major MMA organization.
5. Defending the ONE Middleweight Title
   • Opponent: Alain Ngalani
   • Date: November 3, 2017
   • Event: ONE Championship: Hero’s Dream
   • Result: Win by Submission (guillotine choke), Round 1
6. ONE Light Heavyweight World Championship
   • Opponent: Alexandre Machado
   • Date: February 23, 2018
   • Event: ONE Championship: Quest for Gold
   • Result: Win by KO (head kick), Round 1
   • Note: This victory made him a two-division champion, holding both the Middleweight and Light Heavyweight titles.
7. Defending Both Titles
   • Middleweight Defense
     • Opponent: Ken Hasegawa
     • Date: June 29, 2018
     • Event: ONE Championship: Spirit of a Warrior
     • Result: Win by KO (punches), Round 5
   • Light Heavyweight Defense
     • Opponent: Ken Hasegawa (Rematch)
     • Date: March 31, 2019
     • Event: ONE Championship: A New Era
     • Result: Win by TKO (punches), Round 2
8. Losing the Middleweight Title
   • Opponent: Reinier de Ridder
   • Date: October 30, 2020
   • Event: ONE Championship: Inside the Matrix
   • Result: Loss by Submission (rear-naked choke), Round 1
9. Losing the Light Heavyweight Title
   • Opponent: Reinier de Ridder (Rematch)
   • Date: April 28, 2021
   • Event: ONE on TNT 4
   • Result: Loss by Unanimous Decision
10. Recent Fights
    • Opponent: Leandro Ataides
      • Date: July 30, 2021
      • Event: ONE Championship: Battleground
      • Result: Win by KO (punches), Round 1
    • Opponent: Yushin Okami
      • Date: November 19, 2021
      • Event: ONE Championship: Winter Warriors II
      • Result: Win by Unanimous Decision
    • Opponent: Fan Rong
      • Date: May 5, 2023
      • Event: ONE Fight Night 10: Johnson vs. Moraes 3
      • Result: Win by Submission (guillotine choke), Round 2

Personal Life and Impact

• Aung La Nsang is not just a successful athlete but also a prominent figure in Myanmar, admired for his sportsmanship and his role as a positive ambassador for the country. He has been involved in various charitable activities and has used his platform to promote unity and national pride in Myanmar.
• Residency: He is based in the United States but often travels to Myanmar and other parts of Asia for his fights and training camps.

Legacy

• Aung La Nsang is considered one of the greatest athletes to come out of Myanmar. His success has inspired many in his home country and has brought international recognition to Myanmar’s combat sports scene. His journey from a student in the U.S. to a global MMA champion is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and resilience.

This biography provides a snapshot of Aung La Nsang’s life and career, highlighting his achievements in the world of mixed martial arts and his impact both inside and outside the sport.