Can Roman Kryklia become the next fighter to achieve ‘the trinity’ in kickboxing, Muay Thai, and MMA? Former UFC champion Demetrious Johnson believes in Kryklia’s potential as he competes for the heavyweight Muay Thai title at ONE Fight Night 17.
Fighter | Titles |
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Roman Kryklia | Reigning ONE Championship light heavyweight and heavyweight kickboxing champion |
Roman Kryklia, the current ONE Championship light heavyweight and heavyweight kickboxing champion, is set to compete for the promotion’s heavyweight Muay Thai title. If successful, Kryklia will become the first fighter to secure ‘the trinity’ in kickboxing, Muay Thai, and MMA. Former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson believes Kryklia has the potential to excel in MMA, but acknowledges that he needs to improve his grappling and takedown defense. Kryklia’s upcoming fight against Alex Roberts at ONE Fight Night 17 will determine if he can add another title to his collection. Johnson, known for his expertise in analyzing fighters, praises Kryklia’s striking abilities and compares him to boxing champions like the Klitschko brothers and Anthony Joshua. With an undefeated record in ONE Championship, Kryklia is expected to dominate his opponent and continue his winning streak.
Roman Kryklia, the reigning ONE Championship light heavyweight and heavyweight kickboxing champion, is now set to compete for the promotion’s heavyweight Muay Thai title. This achievement would make him the first fighter to secure ‘the trinity’ in kickboxing, Muay Thai, and MMA. While former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson believes Kryklia has the potential to be successful in MMA, he acknowledges that the Ukrainian would need to improve his grappling and takedown defense. Kryklia’s upcoming fight against Alex Roberts at ONE Fight Night 17 will determine if he can add another title to his collection. Johnson, known for his expertise in analyzing fighters, praises Kryklia’s striking abilities and compares him to boxing champions like the Klitschko brothers and Anthony Joshua. With an undefeated record in ONE Championship, Kryklia is expected to dominate his opponent and continue his winning streak.