ONE 173: “No one can talk to me like that”

When former ONE world title challenger Marat Grigorian and combat sports star “Demolition Man” Rukiya Anpo started talking shit, the Armenian icon didn’t like his Japanese opponent’s tone. Now the 34-year-old veteran can’t wait to enter the Cercle next month to shut him up.

Grigorian and Anpo have gone back and forth since this fight was announced, throwing heated retorts at each other on social media and through various interviews. It seems, however, that Grigorian has had enough.

The 34-year-old veteran told ONE Championship that he can’t wait to silence Anpo once and for all. He said:

“No one can talk to me like that. But let him talk now. The days will pass quickly, and when ONE 173 comes, I will show him who Marat Grigorian is.”

Grigorian and Anpo face off at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri, taking place live on Sunday, November 16 from Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.

Tickets for ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri are available through ePlus in Japan. Meanwhile, fans in North America can visit onefc.com for more information on different streaming options.

Grigorian is a multiple-time world title challenger and one of the best kickboxers in the world, pound for pound. Meanwhile, Anpo will make his debut at ONE Championship. The winner could go on to fight for the ONE featherweight kickboxing world title.

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Rukiya Anpo declares respect for Marat Grigorian despite war of words

Amid the simmering tensions between them ahead of ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on November 16, “Demolition Man” Rukiya Anpo clarifies that he actually has a lot of respect for Marat Grigorian, as a fighter.

He told Sportskeeda MMA in an exclusive interview:

“Other than the ONE Championship [belt]Marat Grigorian has owned every major belt in kickboxing. I really respect Marat Grigorian’s career and accept that he is my strongest opponent in kickboxing.

Check back with Sportskeeda MMA for updates on this blockbuster match.