Former three-time Okay-1 Champion Rukiya Anpo of Japan didn’t maintain again when discussing his disdain for ONE 173 opponent Marat Grigorian.
These two imposing featherweight kickboxing contenders will cross swords in arguably the largest martial arts occasion of the 12 months on Nov. 16 at Ariake Enviornment in Tokyo, Japan. Anpo, who will likely be making his promotional debut, caught the ire of Grigorian after scary the previous Glory kickboxing champion through the ONE 173 press convention.
The Hemmers Gymnasium standout took offense, and the pair have been concerned in intense verbal exchanges ever since.
Talking by way of translator in a South China Morning Put up (SCMP) interview, Anpo made his emotions in the direction of the Armenian legend recognized:
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“He does not know why Marat thinks that manner. Anpo thinks he is form of a silly man. There are a number of issues on his thoughts. He does not know which half Marat thinks makes him a clown.”
Watch the complete SCMP interview beneath:
It’s clear that Anpo is not going to again down towards the multiple-time ONE featherweight kickboxing world title challenger.
‘Demolition Man’ hasn’t been shy about calling out Grigorian for lacking weight in his final bout, and even lambasted the Armenian’s supposed limited fighting style.
This grudge will lastly be settled at ONE 173. Comply with Sportskeeda for the newest updates and go to onefc.com for native broadcast particulars.
Rukiya Anpo able to do what Marat Grigorian could not
Rukiya Anpo additionally took word of Marat Grigorian’s unsuccessful makes an attempt to assert the ONE featherweight kickboxing world championship.
So far as the Japanese slugger is worried, the adorned kickboxing veteran already had his possibilities. Anpo feels now’s his time and is able to use the Armenian as a springboard to a world title shot.
‘Demolition Man’ informed SCMP:
“Anpo thinks he’s the one. Marat will likely be form of Anpo’s stepping stone to be a champion at ONE Championship. Anpo thinks that Marat just isn’t chosen to be a champion in ONE Championship, that is how he thinks.”
Edited by Aziel Karthak

