 He made his MMA debut in 2005 and would go on to become a major star in his native Myanmar after signing with ONE Championship and winning two titles with the organization.Aung La was born in Myitkyina, Kachin State, Myanmar to ethnic Kachin parents Nsang Tu Awng, a jewellery trader, and his wife Shadan Nang Bu.He is the third son of five siblings.