"I don't really care" - Rukiya Anpo not worried about who will win Superbon vs. Masaaki Noiri main event at ONE 173 

Rukiya Anpo has tunnel vision focused on his own mission, and the main event ONE featherweight kickboxing world title unification matchup at ONE 173 barely registers on his radar.

The 30-year-old former K-1 champion makes his promotional debut against veteran Armenian striker Marat Grigorian in a featherweight kickboxing bout at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16.

Their clash could potentially unearth the next challenger to the throne before Superbon collides against interim titleholder Masaaki Noiri in a world title unification bout that will determine the undisputed divisional king.

In an exclusive interview with Sportskeeda MMA ahead of his highly anticipated promotional bow, the Tokyo-based figher was asked about the main event and which fighter he'd prefer to face next.

But 'Demolition Man' made his indifference crystal clear.

"Honestly, I don't want to answer this one because I don't really care which one I will fight or which one will win. Because the reason I am here is to get revenge on Noiri. And maybe after that, I will face Superbon anyway. So it doesn't matter," Rukiya Anpo told Sportskeeda MMA.

Fight fans can follow this link to secure their PPV passes for ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri. The organization's return to Japan features 17 high-octane matchups and takes place inside the Ariake Arena on Sunday, November 16.

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Rukiya Anpo locked on Marat Grigorian war in Tokyo

For the promotional newcomer, obsessing over the main event outcome would represent a distraction from the immediate challenge standing in front of him - the Antwerp-based Grigorian, who has faced the very best kickboxers in the featherweight division.

Given his stance, however, it is clear that Rukiya Anpo wants to focus on getting his hand raised against the former three-time Glory world champion.

Rukiya Anpo has had a field day during several online interviews and the event's official press conference last month. The Japanese has made it clear that he is certain he'll be the face of the division in the future.

But looking to make the debuting superstar eat his words is Grigorian, who seeks another shot at the ONE featherweight kickboxing world title after falling short in two attempts against Superbon and Chingiz Allazov.

Could Grigorian secure another crack at 26 pounds of gold with a stellar display in Tokyo, or will Anpo stun the kickboxing legend inside the Ariake Arena and immediately insert himself into world title contention?