One Championship lightweight ace Shinya Aoki is perhaps the most dangerous submission specialist competing outside of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
With 25 career submissions, several forced dislocations and a broken arm or two, it’s hard to argue Aoki’s ground prowess.
The 32-year-old will look to add to the tally Friday at One Championship 27 “Warrior’s Quest,” where he’ll face Koji Ando with hios strap on the line.
“I have respect for Koji Ando, especially since he is my fellow countryman,” said Aoki at Thursday’s weigh-ins.