ONE Fight Night 17 Results: Roman Kryklia knocks out Alex Roberts

In a groundbreaking event, ONE Championship (ONE) treated U.S. audiences to a thrilling night of knockout action with ONE Fight Night 17: Kryklia vs. Roberts—the organization's first-ever Muay Thai-exclusive showcase.

In collaboration with premium lifestyle and luxury performance brand TUMI, ONE Championship awarded the prestigious ONE World Title belt to the victors of the night's intense matchups. The highlight of the evening unfolded in the main event, where ONE Light Heavyweight Kickboxing World Champion Roman Kryklia added another feather to his cap by clinching the inaugural ONE Heavyweight Muay Thai World Title. Kryklia achieved this feat with a commanding second-round knockout against Alex Roberts.

The Ukrainian powerhouse showcased dominance from the onset, dropping Roberts with a powerful right straight in the first round. Although Roberts displayed impressive resilience by beating the count, he found himself unprepared for the relentless assault in the second round. Kryklia methodically closed in on his Australian opponent, delivering a right hand followed by a precise left hook that sent Roberts to the canvas.

Recognizing Roberts' inability to continue, referee Justin Brown swiftly waved off the match, securing Kryklia's victory. With this triumph, Kryklia now holds the distinction of being a two-sport ONE World Champion and earned a well-deserved US$50,000 bonus for his stellar performance.

In the co-main event, "Smokin’" Jo Nattawut and Luke Lessei engaged in a pulsating three-round featherweight Muay Thai clash. The opening round witnessed a closely contested battle, with both fighters displaying top-notch offensive skills.

As the intensity carried into the second round, Nattawut, the #4-ranked featherweight Muay Thai contender, began to assert his dominance with a higher output and more impactful strikes. The third and final round saw an escalation in aggression, with both fighters unleashing ferocious attacks from various angles.

Ultimately, Nattawut secured a hard-earned victory, emerging triumphant via unanimous decision on the judges' scorecards. The night showcased the incredible skill and resilience of these elite athletes, leaving U.S. primetime viewers in awe of ONE Championship's Muay Thai spectacle.

ONE Fight Night 17 Complete Results

• Roman Kryklia defeats Alex Roberts via KO (left hook) at 0:25 of round two to claim the ONE Heavyweight Muay Thai World Title
• Jo Nattawut defeats Luke Lessei via unanimous decision (Muay Thai – featherweight)
• Mohamed Younes Rabah defeats Saemapetch Fairtex via KO (punch combo) at 2:29 of round one (Muay Thai – catchweight 151.75 lbs)
• Dmitry Menshikov defeats Mouhcine Chafi via KO (punch combo) at 1:59 of round one (Muay Thai – lightweight)
• Jacob Smith defeats Walter Goncalves via KO (knee to the body) at 2:54 of round one (Muay Thai – flyweight)
• Johan Ghazali defeats Edgar Tabares via KO (punch combo) at 0:36 of round one (Muay Thai – catchweight 141 lbs)
• Denis Puric defeats Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat via KO (left hook) at 1:35 of round two (Muay Thai – catchweight 139.75 lbs)
• Ellis Badr Barboza defeats Thongpoon PK Saenchai via KO (body shot) at 2:21 of round three (Muay Thai - catchweight 132.5 lbs)

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