Two-sport, two-division kingpin says that fans can look forward to an all-action barnburner on April 4 in U.S. primetime at .
The Ukrainian superstar puts his Muay Thai gold on the line on April 4 in U.S. primetime.
Two-sport, two-division kingpin says that fans can look forward to an all-action barnburner on April 4 in U.S. primetime at .
That night, in the evening바카라s main event, the towering Ukrainian will defend his ONE Heavyweight Muay Thai World Title against talented British striker , live from the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Kryklia has been nothing short of sensational through six appearances in the world바카라s largest martial arts organization, having claimed the light heavyweight kickboxing crown and the ONE Heavyweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix Championship to go along with his Muay Thai gold.
But beyond his jam-packed trophy case, the 33-year-old knockout artist has established himself as one of the planet바카라s most electrifying and entertaining strikers.
He recently spoke to about what fans can anticipate when he goes toe-to-toe with 바카라Knowlesy바카라:
바카라Expect action. I always give 100 percent in every fight. There바카라s always intensity, always drama 바카라 I don바카라t do boring fights.바카라
A true finisher with seemingly unmatched technical prowess, Kryklia has stopped five of his six world-class opponents in ONE.
Through it all, the titleholder has leaned heavily on his speedy footwork and pinpoint accurate boxing, making some of Muay Thai and kickboxing바카라s most dangerous fighters look like amateurs by comparison.
Naturally, Kryklia has done his homework on the decorated and experienced Knowles, who will bring a wealth of Muay Thai experience and non-stop aggression to this massive World Title showdown.
The Ukrainian added:
바카라He바카라s aggressive, experienced, and always moving forward 바카라 that바카라s his main strength. He also has a solid foundation in classic Thai boxing. As for me, I바카라ll be relying on my movement, speed, and cardio to create the edge.
바카라I expect things to stay technical, but I바카라m ready for a war. You can plan for one type of fight, and then it turns into a slugfest바카라that happens more often than you바카라d think. So, yeah, I바카라m ready for anything.바카라
Whether it바카라s an intriguing clash filled with technical exchanges or a wild brawl from the opening bell, Kryklia said that one thing바카라s for sure. Someone is getting knocked out on April 4.
Given each man바카라s concussive power, Kryklia doesn바카라t think the ringside judges will be needed in this fight.
바카라I don바카라t think this one goes the full five rounds. Heavyweights, small gloves, Muay Thai rules 바카라 add in elbows and knees, and there바카라s a high chance of a knockout. Ideally, I바카라d like to spend some time in the ring, show my technique, and finish the fight clean.바카라
While Roman Kryklia has done plenty to cement himself among the world바카라s top pound-for-pound overall strikers, some fans might question his ability to compete at the highest levels of Muay Thai.
That바카라s because, after five straight kickboxing victories to begin his ONE tenure, he바카라s fought just one time in Muay Thai 바카라 his World Title-clinching performance against former WBC Heavyweight Muay Thai World Champion .
Kryklia isn바카라t concerned about switching between the two striking arts, as the foundation of his game comes from 바카라the art of eight limbs바카라:
바카라My prep hasn바카라t changed all that much. My coach바카라s system is rooted in traditional Muay Thai with a strong kickboxing influence, so I바카라ve always been comfortable switching between both sports.바카라
Still, against Muay Thai specialist like Lyndon Knowles, the defending World Champion has put in some extra work in sharpening all eight of his weapons.
In fact, while he바카라s best known for his venomous boxing attack, Kryklia hopes to showcase a more well-rounded approach that includes every strike available to him:
바카라As always, I trained under my longtime coach Andrei Gridin. This time we focused on adapting to Muay Thai with small gloves. That was the main theme.
바카라With the small gloves, the chances of a finish go way up. My hands are obviously a threat, but I바카라m not just looking for a punch. I바카라ll be mixing in kicks, knees, elbows바카라the full arsenal.바카라