Roman Kryklia Set for Redemption in Title Rematch Against Samet Agdeve at The Inner Circle 19

Ukrainian fighter Roman Kryklia is gearing up for a pivotal rematch against Samet Agdeve, the reigning ONE Heavyweight Kickboxing World Champion, at The Inner Circle 19. This highly anticipated bout will take place on June 19 at the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, broadcast live during prime time in Asia, exclusively for ONE Championship members at live.onefc.com.

Kryklia, a two-sport and two-division champion, looks to reclaim the heavyweight kickboxing title that slipped from his grasp last November during ONE Fight Night 37. In that matchup, Agdeve, who was making his debut, handed Kryklia a unanimous decision loss, ending his impressive seven-year streak without defeat. Since that moment, Kryklia has reflected on his performance and used the experience to sharpen his skills and improve his game.

“I’m very grateful to Samet for that clash. Despite losing that last fight, I had the opportunity to look back a lot on myself as a fighter, and it helped me change certain things in my routine,” Kryklia expressed. He emphasized that setbacks can reveal new aspects about oneself, and he intends to present a more formidable version of himself this time around.

As he prepares for this crucial fight, Kryklia has been training rigorously at Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA alongside his head coach Andrey Gridin. “I would say that I have finished most of my preparation program. Most of the work had already been done before we flew into Thailand,” he noted. With a focus on enhancing his strength and refining his techniques, Kryklia feels poised to make a significant impact in the ring.

Agdeve enters this rematch with an undefeated record of 18-0 and a reputation for being a tough competitor. However, Kryklia is resolute in his belief that he has what it takes to secure victory. “I won’t share some of our strategies, but all I want to say to fans is that you guys can have maximum expectations of me in this fight,” he declared. “This will be a war that I will win.”

Having meticulously analyzed his previous match against Agdeve, Kryklia is confident that he can close the gap and emerge victorious. He views Agdeve as a capable opponent but believes he can outperform him based on his extensive experience. “I’m 200 percent mentally and physically prepared. I’m coming for a big win,” Kryklia concluded as he looks forward to the showdown.