"Maybe she's somewhere in Japan" - Marat Grigorian shifts his focus to finding love after explosive ONE 173 win

Armenian striking veteran Marat Grigorian (pictured). [Image: ONE Championship]
Armenian striking veteran Marat Grigorian (pictured). [Image: ONE Championship]

ONE Championship's 26 pounds of gold remains Marat Grigorian's top goal, but the Armenian striking legend admits another quest has been occupying his thoughts as of late.

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The 34-year-old three-time kickboxing world champion dominated former K-1 titleholder Rukiya 'Demolition Man' Anpo via unanimous decision in their featherweight kickboxing showdown at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, inside Tokyo's Ariake Arena.

During an exclusive interview with ONE Championship days after his decisive triumph, the Hemmers Gym affiliate revealed that while his professional focus remains laser-locked on Superbon's crown, he's been keen to find his soulmate.

"Maybe it's time I find my partner. But, really, for now, I'm focused on the next fight, but who knows, maybe she's somewhere in Japan," Marat Grigorian shared.
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Leading up to his kickboxing tiff against the promotional newcomer at ONE 173, Marat Grigorian told the promotion that he's been thinking about the next chapter of his life after spending the better part of two decades traveling the globe in pursuit of kickboxing glory.

With 69 career victories and world championship titles under his belt, the kickboxing icon has conquered nearly everything combat sports has to offer, but the romantic side of life has taken a backseat to his professional ambitions.

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The comment suggests that his potential future in Japan, whether pursuing championship glory against newly crowned undisputed ONE featherweight kickboxing world champion Superbon at ONE 175 in Tokyo next April or something more personal, holds special significance for the striker who's experienced it all inside the Circle yet remains humble about what life might offer outside of it.

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Marat Grigorian admits Rukiya Anpo's grit didn't entirely surprise him

In the same interview with ONE Championship, the ONE world title favorite tipped his hat to Anpo for surviving his barrage of strikes throughout their nine-minute showdown.

"His toughness definitely has my respect. Even though he came in heavier, he showed heart. Japanese athletes are known for that, and he proved it. He took some hard shots and kept trying. Respect to him," the 34-year-old continued.

Fight fans who missed any of the action from ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri can head to live.onefc.com to purchase the full event replay.

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Edited by Saiyed Adeem Karim
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