In the main draw, undefeated Turkish sensation Samet Agdeve achieved the biggest victory of his young career. He defeated two-sport, two-division defending champion Roman Kryklia via unanimous decision to capture the inaugural ONE Heavyweight Kickboxing World Championship.
The opening round set the tone, as the towering Ukrainian launched thunderous high kicks as “The King” Agdeve weathered the early storm. The 21-year-old phenom demonstrated his toughness, absorbing heavy punishment before firing back with sharp combinations.
Agdeve continued the action in the second stanza, focusing on Kryklia’s head and body. The Ukrainian remained calm, but he unleashed a crushing low kick that nearly buckled “The King’s” legs. However, the tide turned dramatically in the third frame, when Agdeve hurt Kryklia and began systematically breaking down his opponent with punishing calf kicks.
The championship rounds saw some razor-sharp action, with neither fighter willing to surrender. But Agdeve’s power became increasingly apparent and he continued to hurt his opponent with a brutal attack. The two warriors threw heavy artillery until the final bell.
Agdeve’s continued pressure and power proved insurmountable. Ultimately, he took home the victory on the judges’ scorecards, handing Kryklia his first defeat in ONE and making history as the promotion’s first-ever heavyweight kickboxing king.
In the co-main event, #4-ranked featherweight Muay Thai prospect Nico “King of the North” Carrillo scored a second-round technical knockout against American standout Luke “The Chef” Lessei to solidify his position among the division’s elite.
The Scottish powerhouse immediately closed the distance in the opening frame, unleashing sharp elbows and explosive shots every time he got within Lessei’s reach. While the Iowa native used his height effectively and landed solid lead leg kicks that temporarily hampered Carrillo, ‘King of the North’ hit the American with a huge punch late in the round. Lessei survived the count and reached the bell.
Carrillo resumed his attack in the second stanza, applying suffocating pressure as ‘The Chef’ desperately tried to defend himself. But the Scottish destroyer kept coming forward, offering no respite as he led endless combinations.
After another right hand wobbled Lessei, Carrillo immediately jumped up and unleashed a barrage of knees to the head that forced the referee to wave off the match.
ONE Fight Night 37: Kryklia vs. Agdeve results
Samet Agdeve def. Roman Kryklia has won the inaugural ONE Heavyweight Kickboxing World Championship via unanimous decision
Nico Carrillo def. Luke Lessei via TKO (referee stoppage) at 2:35 of round two (Muay Thai – Featherweight)
Black Panther defeats. Johan Estupinan via TKO (three knockdowns in one round) at 1:29 of round two (Muay Thai – bantamweight)
Elbek Alyshov def. Carlo Bumina-ang via submission (guillotine choke) at 3:24 of round two (MMA – Bantamweight)
Avazbek Kholmirzaev def. Willie van Rooyen via submission (armbar) at 3:52 of round one (MMA – Flyweight)
Lito Adiwang def. Mauro Mastromarini via TKO (ground and pound) at 4:52 of round one (MMA – flyweight)
Taiki Naito def. Nakrob Fairtex via KO (punches) at 2:27 of the first round (Muay Thai – flyweight)
Gilbert Nakatani def. Eko Roni Saputra via TKO (ground and pound) at 2:01 of round one (MMA – flyweight)
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