Roman Kryklia’s physical condition, his greatest victories are still ahead of him.

On the night of April 4 to 5 in Bangkok (Thailand), at the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, Roman Kryklia successfully defended his ONE Championship heavyweight Muay Thai title. In the main event of One Fight Night 30, he delivered a spectacular win over British fighter Lyndon Knowles, a three-time WBC Muay Thai world champion.

Kryklia is a distinguished Ukrainian kickboxer, a multiple-time world champion, and is internationally recognized as one of the strongest heavyweights of the modern era. His career is a journey marked by consistent growth, discipline, and thrilling victories.

International Career and Achievements:
Roman has competed in leading global promotions:

K-1 – World Champion (2016) in the under 95 kg category

Kunlun Fight – World Champion (2019)

ONE Championship – World Champion in both light heavyweight and heavyweight (2022), named Fighter of the Year

SUPERKOMBAT – Participant in major gala events

FEA World Grand Prix – 2018 tournament champion

Overall, Roman has 51 wins (30 by knockout) and 7 losses. Height – 196 cm, reach – 212 cm.

Participation in the 2018 FEA World Grand Prix
A defining moment in Roman’s career was his participation in the prestigious FEA World Grand Prix tournament held on October 6, 2018, in Chișinău, Moldova. The tournament followed the classic four-man format: two semifinals and a final in one night — a real test for any fighter.

Semifinal: Roman Kryklia vs Tomáš Hron
In his first bout, Roman faced experienced Czech fighter Tomáš Hron, a veteran of the European kickboxing scene. Kryklia controlled the fight confidently, showcasing speed, technique, and precision, earning a unanimous decision victory.

Final: Roman Kryklia vs Tsotne Rogava
In the final, he met the powerful Georgian heavyweight Tsotne Rogava. The match was intense and action-packed, but Roman demonstrated strategic maturity, superior technique, and excellent conditioning. He again won by decision and was crowned the FEA Grand Prix champion.

For the past years, Roman has been training at Gridin Gym under coach Andrey Gridin. This partnership has been the key to his consistent victories and rise on the international stage.

His journey from a small gym in Krasnohrad to the arenas of ONE Championship and FEA is proof that with talent, hard work, and self-belief, anything is possible.
And judging by his form — the best is yet to come.