Rukiya “Demolition Man” Anpo is absolutely boiling over, still feeling the sting of that unanimous decision loss to Marat Grigorian, and you better believe he’s ready to take every last ounce of that frustration out on Bogdan Shumarov at ONE SAMURAI 4. Our guy is on a quest for redemption, moving up a full weight class to lightweight kickboxing, eager to wipe that slate clean. He’s got his eyes set on Saturday, October 17, when he clashes with the heavy-handed Bulgarian live from the iconic Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.
“My Biggest Weapon” Isn’t What Shumarov Expects
Anpo isn’t just moving up a division for kicks; he’s looking to unleash the skills that made him a terror in Japan. Remember that promotional debut against the legendary Armenian at ONE 173? Anpo started strong, but then just lost steam on the scorecards. That sobered him up, and now, several months removed, he’s back on the global stage. Shumarov’s got an intimidating record, rocking a 100 percent finishing rate in ONE’s weekly circuit, with three KOs in his three ONE wins out of four fights. Anpo knows what’s up, telling onefc.com, “He is a power type [of fighter]. He is a bit similar to Grigorian in that way.” He gets it: “I understand he has a really strong record and is a tough fighter. But I don’t have any particular attachment or feelings toward him.” That’s classic Anpo, laser-focused. He’s not buying into the hype; he’s just seeing a target. His own strength, he says, is “definitely my explosiveness, my quickness, the power to end a fight in an instant. It is a bit different from raw power. It is more like sharpness and unpredictable attacks , that is my biggest weapon.” This isn’t just raw force colliding; it’s precision meeting power.
No Weaknesses, No Excuses, Just Pure “Demolition Man”
This dude is openly owning up to past mistakes, saying nothing is holding him back anymore. He’s addressed every variable; he’s prepared for every single detail. Anpo’s mind is clear, and his words are chilling for Shumarov: “I don’t think I have any weaknesses right now. This time there is no excuse about the weight cut. I will put out my best performance, and no matter how the fight goes, [I’ll] completely crush him.” Seriously, “completely crush him.” That’s the kind of confidence that makes you stop and pay attention. He hasn’t been comfortable with moral victories, knowing that Grigorian defeat fell way short of his own exacting standards. “In the last match against Grigorian, some people said I fought well, but from where I stand, I didn’t even put out thirty percent of what I am capable of.” Thirty percent! Imagine that. This time, he wants to hit a hundred percent, “my true best performance, and show everyone that Rukiya Anpo is genuinely strong. That is what I want everyone to see.” This isn’t just about winning; it’s about proving who he really is. Moving into lightweight also puts him within striking distance of Regian “The Immortal” Eersel and those 26 pounds of gold, but Anpo isn’t looking past Shumarov. He’s got one job on October 17, and it’s all about redemption.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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