39-Second Submission ⚡️😵 Sage Northcutt Shocked Ahmed Mujtaba

Before American superstar Sage Northcutt returns against Japanese icon Shinya Aoki in a lightweight MMA showdown at ONE 165, relive his surprising first-round submission of Pakistani warrior Ahmed Mujtaba in 2023!
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[@CLJB1995]

Deadliest Golden Retriever of all time

[@ddonlee]

😂😂

[@L47M]

Best comment by far lol

[@innertubez]

LOL

[@eazypeazy33]

Hilarious 😂

[@odedroesler1133]

I actually LOLed

[@lallen3327]

Somehow Sage got even more shredded. Dude looks like an action figure.

[@kdude1000]

Somehow... 😂😂

[@mattlatakas7051]

He could've played Ken in Barbie

[@alaskaaksala123]

I thought the same thing!.. he’s built like GI Joe!

[@matmaism]

@@kdude1000 How could anyone ever know how? ......Kettlebells!......& 💉💉💉💉💉🤣

[@kdude1000]

@@matmaism oh trust me... I know 😆 🤣 😂

[@calisthetics]

Sage has a insane physique

[@ПРАВДЫНЕТ.СПРАВЕДЛИВОСТЬМИФ]

Steroidi

[@Atimo133]

@@ПРАВДЫНЕТ.СПРАВЕДЛИВОСТЬМИФ easy for you to say This guy's been training since 4 years old

[@nujxad]

right and besides he eats a lot of chicken and broccoli @@Atimo133

[@brandonamezquita4501]

​@@Atimo133He almost admitted to it, but stopped himself.

[@krnpowr]

@@Atimo133 I don't care if someone has been training since they were in the womb, you don't get that shredded without juicing. PEDs are an athlete's best friend.

[@bryanrackard9268]

Kid was an example of bringing a guy up to fast. Glad he is still in the game and progressing because he always had all the right stuff to be a Champion....Tough game!

[@jaywilliams6250]

He doesn’t get hit well tho man. Even in this fight he was dropped by a jab

[@CybertroninfiniteOfficial]

@@jaywilliams6250 jabs can put you off balance or knock you down if they're placed correctly

[@hidan407]

​@@jaywilliams6250 I think its possibly mental trauma from his fracture. That the jab probably didmt hurt as much as it seemed but probably brought back bad memories and messed with him.

[@treyjah1]

Well before he was a pretty boy that could fight now he’s a fighter.. his fast twitch is crazy

[@charles9571]

They're gonna do the same to Rosas Jr

[@hartake6667]

So happy for him when I watched this. Coming back from Ls in a fight is just psychologically hard asf - literally reliving in space of the trauma 4 yrs later 🙏🏾 God bless

[@SayGahTaah]

Lets go Sage! Glad to see him back in the ring.

[@beaualoevv]

it’s not a ring, nor is he back against dominos delivery guys and someone’s gardener

[@SayGahTaah]

@@beaualoevv he got a W on whoever they put in front of him. Whats your point?

[@beaualoevv]

@@SayGahTaahi can be undefeated against walmart cashiers and my neighbor. give me a contract

[@SayGahTaah]

@@beaualoevv dafuq you asking me for. Get one yourself.

[@walterarama]

@@beaualoevvanother delusional 🤡

[@Markus.Vidal247]

Can't hate on such a positive polite man.

[@itsreason3238]

Why is hate being brought up?

[@juicymandoo]

@@itsreason3238 because many feel like dana definitely did

[@johnmedina5399]

Thank you one championship for not cutting the man’s message off the air.

[@amyjeffs3269]

Say what you want about this lad .To come back after such a terrible injury,would be beyond the vast majority of people. Just to have the guts to step back in there,is good enough in itself. Lets hope he can now go on to great things.He deserves it,after all hes been through

[@josephfdent]

Sage can grapple with the best of them, he just can't throw hands with the best of them. He made that mistake in his devastating loss to Cosmo Alexandre

[@brandonamezquita4501]

​@@josephfdentSage being able to grapple with the best is an exaggeration.

[@amyjeffs3269]

@@josephfdent granted,even though after 4 years away,doing nothing but training with fabers team,he would have improved his all round game, beyond recognition.Fighters have strengths and weaknesses,with only the very best not having any chinks in the armour.All fights start on the feet,so Sage got terribly unlucky to meet the perfect strorm with a seasoned kickboxer,and getting caught cold with a freak massivly damaging blow.Same thing happened to Cyborg Santos,and he was no sluch with his stand up.

[@josephfdent]

@@brandonamezquita4501 it probably is, but my point is Sage is a better grappler than he is a boxer

[@jasonuerkvitz3756]

@@josephfdent But he's primarily a striker. It was the injury from Alexandre that forced him to shift his discipline until he recovered. My man is a karate black belt.

[@mayadog2497]

As much as I like watching fights...I love seeing fighters respecting each other afterwards. That makes it more than a fight!

[@johanflod]

yes considering how dangerous the sport is, I really like that part as well.

[@ThePeacePlant]

It's my favorite part

[@peterbalac1915]

Same here, great to see it mark of real men.

[@horaceball5418]

Great comment. Did you see how damaged the eye of Ahmed's was? I think it was from one jab but not sure.

[@rancidcrawfish]

​@@peterbalac1915🙄

[@davedronski7749]

Its kinda crazy how happy I am seeing Sage get back in a cage and win a fight! It is really hard not to root for the guy after an injury like that, plus he seems like a really genuine nice dude.

[@theprodigalson4003]

Same , he could’ve had accolade’s if it wasn’t for the catastrophic injury I can’t currently recall, but the fact he’s back is all that matters, and he can only be more resilient person for it

[@shredhead21]

Big respect to mujtaba. He took the loss like a true champ 👍

[@Taha4816.]

he has no other choice

[@LoupLoup-kj2wh]

he had, you make no sense.

[@ajaxjaiswal3442]

🤣🤣🤣

[@bleakreality1504]

Cry mullah cry 😂😂😂

[@BH-gh6qm]

he was paid to go in a lose, guy didnt even try

[@maols43]

Congrats Sage! Must have been a hell of a road back.

[@Doug.the.welder-hj6cq]

Good for him man Sage is a wonderful person. The world would be a better place if more people acted like super Sage!

[@jasonuerkvitz3756]

The sportsmanship afterwards. This was superb. Yes, I'm a few drinks in, but seeing that made me a little teary.

[@dancoy09]

🙏❤️

[@airjordan1977]

Why we dont see such respect in the GDP?(greedy Diana's Promotion) Thank you one Championship

[@natejames3299]

only time I watch, brotha!

[@joelboutier1736]

Everyone tried to pass off Sage as just a fitness model after the Cosmo fight. He legit has skills. There was no shame in getting knocked out by Cosmo. Dude is a seasoned vet. Sage was like what... 19 or 20? Good to see him come back after that time. He's probably got a long successful career ahead of him.

[@ABVW92]

Yeah, to be fair to sage... Cosmo is one of those guys that could probably beat anyone on his day.

[@razielthagreat]

Sage unreal🎉🎉. And yes we are ALL chasing a physique like Sage

[@krnpowr]

Take PEDs and then got workout for 2 hours everyday. You'll get there.

[@CALIREIGN-ks3mv]

@@krnpowr Nah you can get there naturally, it will just take about twice the amount of time but it is absolutely worth the wait.

[@yorkshireR9T]

Good to see Sage back on form.

[@fengshuimma9160]

Considering his amount of karate medals, it surprises me that he gets hit rather easily. He’s a great dude with talent and I hope he makes it far.

[@zrob89m21]

That's because karate is garbage

[@chadconnolly1138]

​@@zrob89m21 fighting all those years under rule sets that disallow punches to the face definitely created lots of underlying bad habits

[@yourjustdesserts]

Karate medals from random no-name tournaments is absolutely not the same as fighting genuine top level international athletes.

[@silentvoicespodcast]

@zrob89m21 Like Lyoto Machida right? 🤣

[@famousmortimer7933]

Kinda embarrassing when the example you give of a great karateka hasn’t won a fight in five years, but okay.

[@adamblackburnblacky6493]

Good to see him get a win ❤ Great ankle lock

[@LloydM-oh4uk]

Was an outside heelhook i believe

[@sparfunk]

Such a great person and role model. Well done Sage!

[@laurensd.l.2717]

So happy to see Sage shine again! Such a loveable and down to earth guy

[@jimplantinga6288]

Great job! I lost tract of Sage and didn't know he was badly injured. Im truly happy for him and hope God continues to bless him.

[@scal7122]

Im real happy for sage. He never gave up and keeps improving God bless

[@marcgrondin65]

Even after re-watching this, all I can see is Ahmed getting in a quick jab but mostly applying pressure and closing the distance - so that he push Sage backwards (almost like a trip) then was able to crowd him. Sage could easily have panicked, but he looked focused and seized the opening. well done ! glad you're back young man :: your energy is contagious.

[@horaceball5418]

Do you think Ahmed may have taken a dive?

[@marcgrondin65]

@@horaceball5418 : hard to tell, i think at some point (when on top) he made a technical/tactical mistake .. after that it went pretty fast.

[@natejames3299]

high tier comment.

[@MoralesAlex805]

After everything , you can’t question his spirit. Both guys give us a good scrap. Congrats to sage

[@SJSnowdon]

so happy to see him back, what a wholesome guy, great attitude and probably the most ripped fighter ever lol

[@devildogpaul]

So happy for Sage Northcutt, this man deserves it!

[@Johnny_Ocha]

Good for him. I'm happy to see him get the W after that horrific injury. 💪🙂👍

[@thecirm7801]

Happy for Sage, this kid is very humble everytime🎉

[@takeiteasy8847]

Sage is jacked as fuck. He lookes almost comically shredded.

[@JOHNDOE-ry6rd]

I like how he is modest and respectful not like some cocky fighter.

[@nonyabiz2777]

Such a good kid. Mom and dad raised some good kids.

[@beefchuck]

Welcome back, Sage! An inspiration man, such energy. God saves! 💯

[@TheReelMcCoySC]

Impressive I was 100% positive we would never see Super Sage again but congrats to the dude

[@josieandy5874]

Sage has the most aesthetically perfect physique I have ever seen

[@Mediocre_JT]

The king of karate got subs! I'm so happy that he was able to recover and come back with a win. He's been one of my favorites. I still don't think anyone in MMA can kick higher than him.

[@romanvercier3556]

Jesus those biceps of Sage. He must have the best gear available. But congrats, glad to see him back

[@noahbirdrevolution]

I've always been on the fence when it comes to Sage using gear, because he was like this as a kid too. He might actually be one of those rare genetic freaks.

[@lucusgriffith]

He’s not that big just really cut, u can get like that just good eating and exercising

[@haydenmammen6079]

@@lucusgriffith yeah he really doesn't have a gear physique. Sure, it's possible. But he is just a product of crazy consistency, and elite genetics.

[@bedp]

He's been lifting since 6 and has spent almost his entire life as a martial artist. I can believe with that kind of discipline that this is achievable naturally.

[@Jacked_R_Us]

@@haydenmammen6079 Yep with elite world class genetics and decent diet and training this is easily possible.

[@clifforddang5947]

Hell yeah Sage, congrats brother!

[@BelovedChatter]

He's still only 27. Nice to see him do well...seems like a nice guy.

[@micdoses1]

Sage you the man. God bless you, brother

[@thomasfahey8314]

Im not a Jesus guy but Sage seems genuinely wholesome and sweet. Nice win, good on him.

[@boitiechee]

You should have watched his interviews before 'sir, that's really nice. Thank you so much sir'

[@RalphIrvine]

Amazing that Northcutt has returned to mma....btw, consider becoming a JG

[@TheSonOfGodWorshipsTheFather]

Jesus is LORD. 😎

[@ThePhilosophicalOne]

Jesus is flavian propaganda.

[@TheSonOfGodWorshipsTheFather]

@@ThePhilosophicalOne Jesus is LORD. ⚠You have been informed.

[@hollowpoint4777]

Beautiful sportsmanship from both men

[@Sheepleton]

He grew up while he was gone. Looks like his skills matured too lol. It's good to see him back.

[@giacdeg]

What a great young man. Love his dedication.

[@MemeTeam6900]

He had so much potential. So underrated

[@hybridroid]

movie star physique with actual skills and the fact that he gave a shoutout to my mans JC

[@irvin4654]

Having JC in your corner is always a good thing, amen

[@TeacherDoug7]

Like 50% of all boxers do that haha. Weird how it seems more rare in mma. I'm not christian, but it's something I noticed.

[@parvesh.5_357]

And thats why sage northcut has a more aesthetic physique than leon edwards

[@SnailHatan]

Nah his neck is way too long. Leon got dem proportions

[@RexBanner_]

Why are you even bringing Leon into this? 😂😂

[@RH-fj5dl]

Only his fighting iq is not on leons level

[@michaelpibostherapyrecipes5699]

😂

[@clintwiesen4761]

Leon would ko him pretty quick

[@huwhitecavebeast1972]

Sage!!! Glad to see you back.

[@douglasharley2440]

it's great to see sage northcutt back!...dude is a quality fighter.

[@rocotaco5517]

It was crazy to see this in person cause I thought Sage was a goner after getting dropped, but man that submission was crazy

[@ishmael_03]

Sage is such a humble guy.

[@smokeykick]

Awesome job Sage! God Bless!🙏🏽👊🏽

[@MagicMike07492]

Hats off to Ahmend for not risking his knee getting shredded.

[@ashesofhopesinabonfireofdr6341]

Respect to the Pakistani fighter for being so gracious in defeat. I'm Indian but gotta give that brother his credit, he dropped sage with a jab.

[@barackputin]

Finally a south asian being nice to each other

[@user-su4mh8ur6c]

Sage makes me proud man And he loves Jesus 🔥🔥🔥

[@jonbaker1697]

I hadn't realised it was four years ago , since we last saw sage fight. Time flies

[@Dunning-Krugereffect]

He's a real one for even coming back after his first fight caused his face to get shattered.

[@mexicanprivilege7848]

Only genetics can make you look THAT good. Go Sage.

[@odysseusnissan]

Super happy to see Sage healthy and winning!

[@Keishu1gamer]

Absolutely beautiful sub wow he is now wrestling 😮😮😮 epic to see great job.

[@MartiniBlankontherest]

That respect after. Thats the best in martial arts. Showmanship and disrespect is cool beforehand. Its called the fight business. Afterward i love to see that respect!

[@tajulafham94]

Sage got super jacked

[@krnpowr]

Sage got supre juiced.

[@WHITE_RAPTOR]

@@krnpowr May be. But look at his old fights. He has insane bodybuilding genetics.

[@JonSexuaIChocolate]

​@@WHITE_RAPTORno fuck that look at him when he was a child dude was shredded

[@jordanrivas7398]

This guy is so positive it’s inspiring

[@hhmediaza]

He will never be the same again, dropped with a jab after 4 years off

[@fiddelydee4423]

My thoughts too but we definitely gotta see a war to find out.

[@Sa7biUK]

This. Mujtaba is not known to be heavy-handed so it doesn't bode well for Sage's future. Congrats on his win, but I think a puncher will end his career

[@giancarlos119]

Humblest guy on earth , i met Sage a while ago , he is cool and respectful

[@joshuaamado559]

So no one is concerned that sage got dropped by a JAB in under 20 seconds??? Big red flag

[@LloydM-oh4uk]

Atleast he's willing to trade still after getting his face literally caved in... big respect

[@Sa7biUK]

@@LloydM-oh4uk Sure, but RIP to his career

[@EM-tx3ly]

For future competitions It takes a striker of high caliber and great grappling to finish Sage off He’s 27 but he’s soon out of the game

[@MistaKnifeguy]

Yeaaah! That was sick, I can't help but root for Sage. Such a hard worker.

[@cheeks7050]

Bro sage got dropped with a jab in his first fight back. I think he is too chinny to succeed long term, but what an athlete.

[@importantvideos4529]

Two respectful fighters. Love to see it. Mutual respect.

[@joeyschmidt7546]

sage could go compete in classic bodybuilding and become the next chris bumstead. holy hell look at those genetics bro. he deserved that extra 50k after what he has been through to get back into the cage again

[@emanuel81111]

genetic freak coupled with gym freak , this guy spends more time in the gym/training/sparring than sleeping.

[@DanesinTexas]

Commentators just jabbing along while Sage secures the win 😂😂😂😂

[@TheLuciferHill]

*3:38** Amen! 🙏*

[@philh2932]

Christ is King

[@ThePerpetualStudent]

Yes!!!! Proud of you. A win for the good guys.

[@MDladen247]

Proud to be a pakistani.. Insallah he will be stronger. Allah has a plan for him. True muslim like and support

[@JJSFC]

Good for Sage. Happy for him.

[@NeoAndersonChannel1]

Sage should dye his hair black and grow his beard out and come back as a heel. Nick Diaz style lol.

[@drewethan666]

Absolutely 💯! Welcome back Sage 🙏🏼❤

[@Byronic_Man]

Copying Dagestani hairstyle doesn't make yoh tough.

[@piraliraza]

Come back stronger Ahmed. Lets go!

[@BerserkerX]

Shame about his face. Was so handsome

[@thegadflygang5381]

Sage is likable, sportsmanlike, a great athlete & looks like a model. Dude deserves so much more than the path he has gotten

[@spawn11]

Hahaha generic gareeb dagestani😂😂

[@markogorman5210]

Sage - what an athletic performance - event hat spin kick to celebrate after the tap out was insane...

[@ByproductRebelMind]

Sage looks like that Vietnam buddy that ends up saving your whole platoon .. jaja.. Good to see this kid back..

[@TheRedDevil_NC]

Sage is a guy you root for. Good for him

[@ujayet]

This looks like the battle good vs evil.

[@user-fe5bm6ot8o]

Honorable Ahmed vs The White Devil

[@Mapogo792]

Evil vs Evil.

[@Blafard666]

I like how he is always respectful of the opposition, true martial artist.

[@adarshh_108]

Bhikaristani☕

[@OG_BlackBazooka]

😂😂😂😂

[@cforte0423]

Ahmed looks like a really nice guy

[@b80-s9i]

Amen brother!! Jesus IS LORD!!! 💪😎👍

[@Mapogo792]

Lord of C....ckolds

[@jfig786]

Good job Sage. What a way to come back.

[@cloudysky-h4c]

Allah lost to jesus 😅😅😅😅

[@hakattak]

Jesus, the dude who got crucified and had his legs broken.

[@scottlarue5304]

(Hey look an excuse to insert my Islamophobia) You sound like the guy in Wisconsin who shot up a Sikh temple thinking that he was killing Muslims…

[@mavenmaven4513]

@@hakattak yes

[@Alex_Gordon]

he sure did lol 😂

[@Mapogo792]

That means one A hole lost to another.

[@jond4328]

Happy to see Sage comeback and get a victory. Say what you will about the kid, but he has something most men don't.....a HUGE FREAKING HEART!!!!!!!

[@huskaroar6869]

He always was a super nice dude. Im glad he hasnt changed . Congrats on his latest win

[@eazypeazy33]

Always love a good comeback story.. he can be great. It’s mental with some people.

[@XtraLateNightVisitor]

Sage, the hero we need in 2024

[@jailedtwice735]

Thank you Sage!

[@sirmonkey3215]

I am always happy seeing this guy do well.. He seems like such a kind dude.

[@horaceball5418]

I work out 20 minutes a day, 3 days a week and don't look like Sage.