Roman Kryklia doesn't need external motivation to push him toward greatness—his internal drive does all the work.
The reigning ONE light heavyweight kickboxing and heavyweight Muay Thai world champion returns to action in an attempt to add yet another 26 pounds of gold in the main event of ONE Fight Night 37 on Friday, November 7.
That evening, he faces undefeated Turkish slugger Samet Agdeve for the inaugural ONE heavyweight kickboxing world title.
In a pre-fight interview with ONE Championship ahead of his bid to become a triple champ, the 34-year-old Ukrainian powerhouse opened up about what keeps him hungry despite already holding two world titles across two weight classes.
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Roman Kryklia said:
"I never have problems with motivation. Discipline is my biggest motivation. I just want to show what I can do."The Champ Belts martial artist's mindset reflects the mentality that has carried him to a perfect 7-0 record in ONE Championship.
Rather than relying on external factors or emotional peaks and valleys, Kryklia's discipline-driven approach has made him the most dominant striker in two of the heaviest weight brackets in the striking realm.
Samet Agdeve looking to prove his elite credentials vs Roman Kryklia
Roman Kryklia has been unstoppable throughout his time in ONE Championship, but he'll be up against a very tough challenge come ONE Fight Night 37.
Agdeve, the 21-year-old promotional newcomer, enters with his own unblemished record and knockout power that has destroyed most men who stood across him in the ring.
The young Turkish dynamo has put 12 of his opponents to sleep in the past with a variety of match-ending tools at his disposal. His combinations of punches and kicks come at a devastating pace, and his accuracy is second to none.
He should bring the same world-class arsenal into this pivotal matchup, and beating someone of Roman Krylia's caliber in his promotional bow will be the best way yet for him to announce his arrival on martial arts' grandest stage.
North American Amazon Prime Video subscribers can catch the entire American primetime card live and for free on Friday, November 7. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for any breaking news surrounding ONE Fight Night 37.
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