After a four-year break, American MMA prodigy Sage Northcutt made an impressive comeback to the octagon this May. Despite being renowned for his striking prowess, Northcutt stunned spectators by clinching a first-round win with a Heel Hook finish against Pakistani BJJ brown belt Ahmed “Wolverine” Mujtaba at ONE Fight Night 10.
This victory earned Northcutt a whopping US$50,000. Moreover, it was proclaimed as the “Best MMA Submission Of 2023” by ONE Championship! Take a look at the Heel Hook finish in the video below:
Northcutt, a recurrent Karate World Champion, debuted in the ONE Championship ring in May 2019 amid great anticipation. Nonetheless, his first appearance was marred by a brutal knockout loss to Cosmo Alexandre. This misfortune resulted in Northcutt’s extended hiatus from the ring, a period he used to recuperate and refine his abilities.
Observing how Northcutt performs in the octagon in 2024 will undoubtedly be intriguing.
