"Techniques evolve" - Aung La N Sang says martial artists nowadays are more skilled than ever

As a 44-fight veteran in MMA, Aung La N Sang has been there and seen it all in this sport.

'The Burmese Python' has been at the very top as a two-weight world champion and he has worked his back after losing his titles.

Still going strong at the age of 39, Aung La has had a remarkable career when you consider that he made his pro debut all the way back in 2005, nearly two decades ago.

His longevity means that he has watched the sport grow and change over time as well as the athletes that compete in it.

MMA has come so far over the last twenty years but he's keen to point out how the competitors have also evolved with it.

In a recent interview with The AllStar, the veteran spoke about how fighters are now far more well-rounded than they were once were in the earlier days of the sport:

"When I say techniques evolve, it's not, you know, like you look at UFC or ONE Championship, like nobody knows jiu-jitsu or anything. I'm saying that in terms like people are learning jiu-jitsu, people know how to wrestle, everybody knows how to strike."

Watch the full interview below:

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Aung La N Sang has gone through his own evolution

Just as the sport around him has changed and developed over time, so has Aung La N Sang.

One of the biggest secrets to his success regarding the longevity of his career is the training that he does with some of the best prospects in the sport.

Training out of Kill Cliff FC, he is never short on new bodies coming through the door that keep him on his toes.

He will look to continue his winning ways when he returns to Denver at ONE 168 on September 6 to take on the undefeated Shamil Erdogan.

Tickets for ONE 168: Denver at the Ball Arena are available via Ticketmaster.