Aung La N Sang to retire after fight with Kadestam at ONE Fight Night 36

Aung La N Sang, the 40-year-old two-division former ONE Championship world champion from Myanmar, has confirmed that his upcoming bout with former welterweight champion Zebaztian Kadestam at ONE Fight Night 36 will be the final fight of his professional mixed martial arts career. The scheduled three-round middleweight contest will take place Friday, October 3 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok and will stream on Prime Video in North American primetime.

Aung La, known as The Burmese Python, said the decision to retire follows nearly two decades in the sport and reflects a desire to prioritize family and shift toward coaching and giving back to martial arts. "You can't fight forever," he said. "I need to move on, take care of my family, and start giving back to martial arts. This feels like the right time." He has twice held world titles at middleweight and light heavyweight and became a national sporting figure in Myanmar, headlining major events in Yangon and earning a reputation for finishing fights.

Kadestam, 34, is a former ONE welterweight champion who moves up to middleweight for this matchup. The Swede is known for his knockout power and holds a high finish rate in his ONE...