“I will just run through him” - Marat Grigorian vows to destroy Rukiya Anpo in ONE 173 grudge match

Marat Grigorian (Image by ONE Championship)
Marat Grigorian [Image courtesy: ONE Championship]

Former ONE featherweight kickboxing world title challenger Marat Grigorian of Armenia can’t wait to get his hands on brash Japanese combat sports star ‘Demolition Man’ Rukiya Anpo.

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Since their fight was announced a few months ago, the two have been trading barbs online and through the media. But Grigorian has had enough. He wants to step into the Circle and trade leather, and do the talking with his fists.

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The Armenian kickboxing icon told the world’s largest martial arts organization in a pre-fight interview:

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“I will just run through him. I will knock him out. I want him to have a good dream while he’s asleep and looking at the roof. I just want to catch him and enjoy Japan.”

Grigorian locks horns with Anpo at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri, which takes place live on Sunday, Nov. 16, from Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.

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Tickets for ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri are available via ePlus in Japan. Meanwhile, fans in North America can visit onefc.com for more information on various streaming options.


Marat Grigorian promises to "break" Rukiya Anpo at ONE 173

Marat Grigorian is promising a world of hurt for ‘Demolition Man’ Rukiya Anpo when the two throw down at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Nov. 16.

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He told the media:

“He’s good, strong, and a former champ. I will welcome him to ONE. I was also a former K-1 Champion like him.”

Grigorian added:

“I’m glad that this fight [is happening] in Japan because I have a lot of friends, a lot of support in Japan. So I need to make it something right here. And I will make it with Anpo. I will hurt him in every way. He [will] remember me. I will break him physically and mentally.”

Check back with Sportskeeda MMA for updates on this blockbuster matchup.

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Edited by Aziel Karthak
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