‘I Have Scary Knockout Power’ – Two-Sport King Roman Kryklia Explains His Otherworldly Finishing Ability
Reigning ONE Light Heavyweight Kickboxing and Heavyweight Muay Thai World Champion Roman Kryklia has the uncanny ability to separate his foes from their consciousness.
Headlining ONE Fight Night 37: Kryklia vs. Agdeve on Prime Video, the Ukrainian destroyer will seek to capture his third crown when he takes on Samet “The King” Agdeve for the inaugural ONE Heavyweight Kickboxing World Championship.
This event goes down live in U.S. primetime on Friday, November 7 from Bangkok, Thailand.
Standing at 6-foot-6 with a frame carved from pure granite, Kryklia looks like a Greek god of war brought to life. But his intimidating physical presence isn’t merely aesthetic — it’s backed by elite striking skills honed across a 51-7 professional record that includes victories over some of the sport’s most dangerous behemoths.
In ONE Championship, that combination has produced absolute terror across two divisions and two sports, with six of his seven wins coming by way of spine-chilling finishes. Even the most formidable strikers in the world move with caution in his presence.
Yet the most striking aspect of Kryklia’s dominance isn’t the destructive force itself — it’s how casually it arrives.
The two-sport champion told onefc.com:
“I have a scary knockout power. But when I go in the ring, I don’t look for a knockout. It comes naturally.”
Kryklia is an offensive juggernaut who wields a devastating arsenal of high kicks, crushing knees, and thunderous punches that can end fights in an instant.
But that effortless finishing ability stems from fundamental excellence that most opponents overlook, much to their detriment. While his foes swing for the fences and leave themselves exposed, Kryklia operates behind an impenetrable defense.
The Champ Belts representative’s sound defensive techniques create the openings for his killer instinct to manifest:
“I have been untouchable. That’s because of my technical skills. I do a lot of exercises for defense during my training sessions.”
While blessed with an imposing build and natural power, Kryklia refuses to coast on physical gifts alone. The 34-year-old obsesses over constant refinement, treating his already lethal striking skills as works in progress rather than finished products.
That relentless pursuit of perfection explains why the Ukrainian’s highlight reel continues to expand with each performance.
For Kryklia, his knockout finishes represent the ultimate validation that technique, timing, and power conquer all.
Against the undefeated Agdeve, who brings a pristine record and devastating power to ONE, Kryklia will test his proven formula once more on November 7.
The 2022 ONE Heavyweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix Champion explained his approach:
“When I do something, my goal is to make it as good as I can. I think a knockout is the best way to show it.
“I don’t like to predict my future fights. And of course, I’m ready to make five rounds. But we’ll see.”
Kryklia Separates His Tranquil Life From Ring Destruction
For all the carnage Roman Kryklia brings to the ring, those who encounter him in everyday life meet someone entirely different.
Beneath his frightening aura is a thoughtful soul who deliberately separates the chaos of his professional fighting career from personal tranquility.
An avid reader, Kryklia finds solace in compelling literature between training camps, which serves to sharpen his mind while distancing himself from the brutality that defines the fight game.
That jarring duality exists by design. Kryklia believes mental compartmentalization amplifies his effectiveness when violence becomes necessary.
The Ukrainian powerhouse shared:
“My style is to separate my casual life and my life in the ring. I like to be calm and kind in life, but totally different inside the ring.”
But make no mistake, when it’s time to go to work, a switch flips.
That serene and methodical mindset vanishes the moment the bell rings. His focus intensifies, his intent becomes clear. Kryklia transforms into a feverish beast whose sole purpose is to decimate the opponent who stands across from him.
The sudden shift isn’t subtle but explosive. The gentle giant disappears, and what remains is pure, unadulterated destruction.
Against Samet Agdeve on November 7, the notorious finisher promises another wicked display in his hunt for a third World Title.
The dual-sport world champion concluded:
“I’m very calm in life. But when I come inside the ring, I destroy people.”
