Gallery Cosmo Alexandre def. Sage Northcutt at ONE Championship 96: Best photos view 10 images ONE Championship still is bullish on Sage Northcutt ’s future despite a brutal knockout loss in his debut. “My plan is the same,” ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong told MMA Junkie. “I really believe that Sage has the talent, has the potential, to be a three-sport world champion.” First, Sityodtong wants Northcutt (11-3) to recover from injuries he suffered in a fight against muay Thai champion Cosmo Alexandre this past month in Singapore. “Sage’s dream is to be an MMA, kickboxing and a muay Thai world champion, all within ONE Championship, and because we showcase all the martial arts, not just MMA, I still believe he can do it,” Sityodtong said. ONE faced criticism from longtime MMA observers, including UFC commentator Joe Rogan, who questioned why Northcutt had been matched up against Alexandre in the first place
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Sage Northcutt can still be three-sport world champ, ONE Championship CEO says – MMA Junkie