“It’s the Dream of Every Fighter” – Roman Kryklia Excited by Massive Opportunity to Conquer Two Sports and Two Divisions

ONE Light Heavyweight Kickboxing World Champion Roman Kryklia has a chance to add to his legend in his upcoming fight in the world’s largest martial arts organization. 

The Ukranian powerhouse is set to battle Alex Roberts for the inaugural ONE Heavyweight Muay Thai World Championship in the main event of ONE Fight Night 17 this Friday, December 8, inside the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, and he’s laser-focused on snatching another strap. 

Roman Kryklia and his dominance in the division

Kryklia has overcome every foe that has stepped in front of him since he arrived in ONE in 2019, and he has scored four finishes, claimed the light heavyweight kickboxing crown, and won the ONE Heavyweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix in his perfect slate. However, the 32-year-old star remains hungry for more, and he sees conquering a second sport – and division – as an ultimate goal.

“To be a champion in two sports and in two divisions, I think it’s the dream of every fighter in the world,” Kryklia told ONE in an interview. 

Will the Ukrainian powerhouse prove his critics wrong?

The light heavyweight kickboxing king has 49 wins in his career and has firmly established himself as one of the most fearsome strikers on the planet. However, some still doubt his ability to perform at a World Championship level in Muay Thai. 

To this, Kryklia says fans will just have to witness the results of all the work he has put into “the art of eight limbs.”

“I don’t care what people think. That I don’t have many fights in Muay Thai. I know this is a big part of my life and a big part of my training process. So we will see,” he said.

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“I know this victory will be very special for me because it will be my first title in Muay Thai. And it’s very important for me to be the champion because I started in Muay Thai, and this was my dream at the beginning of my career.”

The promotion’s first all-Muay Thai event will be broadcast live and for free on Prime Video for fans across North America.