Grigorian Outpointed Anpo in a Heated ONE 173 Kickboxing
Marat Grigorian defeated Rukiya Anpo by unanimous decision in a three-round featherweight kickboxing bout at ONE 173 on November 16, 2025. The veteran’s win at Ariake Arena in Tokyo kept him in contention for another world-title opportunity.
A rivalry brought into the ring
Anpo entered the promotion after a successful career in Japanese kickboxing, while Grigorian arrived as a three-time world champion with extensive international experience. Their pre-fight exchanges added tension to a non-title contest on ONE 173.
The bout took place at Ariake Arena in Tokyo as part of ONE’s major 2025 event. Both fighters went the distance over three rounds, and neither secured a knockdown finish that ended the contest early.
Grigorian’s pressure and body work helped him build the stronger case with the judges. ONE’s official report described him as systematically breaking down Anpo with punches and leg kicks.
The official verdict
The judges awarded Grigorian a unanimous decision. The result improved his standing in the featherweight kickboxing division, while Anpo’s promotional debut ended in defeat.
The outcome should be kept separate from Grigorian’s first-round knockout of Kaito at ONE SAMURAI 1 in April 2026. These were different bouts, held months apart and under separate event cards.
ONE’s event report confirms the date, venue, discipline and winner. Its later interview with Grigorian also discusses the victory and his title ambitions, providing a direct follow-up to the official result.
