“I have been untouchable” - Roman Kryklia says technical skills driving his unprecedented championship run

Roman Kryklia | Photo credit: ONE Championship
Roman Kryklia | Photo credit: ONE Championship

Two-sport and two-division ONE world champion Roman Kryklia’s offensive repertoire is so punishing that most people forget how defensively sound he is as well.

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The Ukrainian giant will seek to add a third world title when he faces undefeated Turkish striker Samet ‘The King’ Agdeve of Turkey.

This colossal five-round showdown for the inaugural heavyweight kickboxing world title will headline ONE Fight Night 37 on Prime Video on November 7 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Agdeve brings a serious challenge for Kryklia, as he enters the promotion with a pristine 17-0 record with 12 knockouts in his resume.

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However, the Champ Belts representative remains confident that he will be able to stretch his undefeated promotional record to 8-0, since he can weather Agdeve’s attacks.

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Kryklia told ONE Championship in his pre-event interview:

“I have been untouchable. That’s because of my technical skills. I do a lot of exercises for defense during my training sessions.”
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What separates Kryklia from other heavyweights isn't just his knockout power.

Apart from his deceptive speed, the 6-foot-6 monster also has the uncanny ability to avoid taking damage while dishing it out.

The reigning light heavyweight kickboxing and heavyweight Muay Thai kingpin backs his destructive force with technical brilliance, making him the most dangerous striker on the planet.


Roman Kryklia says he doesn't force knockouts

The secret to Roman Kryklia's mind-numbing power is that he does not seek it.

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Instead of mindlessly throwing caution to the wind, the Ukrainian demolisher prefers to let it come naturally.

He punishes his foes for every reckless mistake, and once they show an ounce of weakness, he breaks them.

The dual-sport world champion told ONE:

"I have a scary knockout power. But when I go in the ring, I don't look for a knockout. It comes naturally."

Don't miss ONE Fight Night 37 streaming live Friday, November 7, on Prime Video for North American viewers.

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Edited by Saiyed Adeem Karim
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