ONE Friday Fights 58 preview and predictions: Superbon vs. Marat Grigorian II

ONE Friday Fights 58 is no exception, as ONE Championship continues to consistently deliver the best fights.

The highly-anticipated main event will see Superbon and Marat Grigorian facing off for the ONE interim featherweight kickboxing world championship, intensifying their long-standing rivalry. With each fighter holding a win against the other, this grudge match has the potential to finally settle the years-long feud between them.

In their initial encounter outside of ONE Championship, Grigorian emerged victorious with a dominant KO victory over Superbon. However, the Thai superstar avenged his loss by securing a unanimous decision win against his Armenian opponent at ONE X, successfully defending his ONE featherweight kickboxing title.

Two months have passed since their initial encounter at ONE Championship, and both Superbon and Grigorian are determined to settle their rivalry with a significant victory this upcoming Friday at the renowned Lumpinee Boxing Stadium.

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Despite Marat Grigorian’s history of relying solely on aggression, this approach could once again prove to be a disadvantage in his upcoming rematch against Superbon at the “Madison Square Garden of the East.”

Frequently, technique outshines power, and this is where Grigorian’s weaknesses will once again be exposed against the highly technical Muay Femur and Muay Tae styles of the Superbon Training Camp’s leader, Superbon.

I anticipate the Thai superstar to slowly build up his pace and output before unleashing his full force against the hard-hitting Armenian. It will be crucial for him to remain strategic and avoid Grigorian’s powerful punches, using his precise kicks to eventually gain control.

Due to this, I believe that Superbon will land a hit on the number two contender using his signature move in the fourth round, potentially with a powerful body kick or an impressive head kick.

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It is remarkable that these two fighters will face each other for the third time, with their second encounter in ONE Championship, in yet another crucial match. This speaks volumes about their abilities and makes it difficult to predict the outcome of this highly anticipated showdown.

However, I am still choosing Superbon as the winner by decision in this scenario.

I refer to the Thai superstar as he has consistently been the more reliable fighter of the two.

Whenever he takes action, he always gives his best effort, regardless of the outcome. This sets him apart from Grigorian, who has been inconsistent in his recent performances, making it difficult to support him in this competition.

Superbon also brings a wealth of motivation, including the chance to regain his position as the undisputed ONE featherweight kickboxing world champion in the future.

Although Grigorian is expected to put up a strong fight, Superbon will have to work hard for his victory and will ultimately come out on top.

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Superbon and Marat Grigorian have been anticipating their grudge match, and it’s appropriate that 26 pounds of gold will be at stake.

Despite his loss in the previous match against Tawanchai PK Saenchai, the Thai megastar delivered an impressive performance and I have no doubt that he will continue to carry this momentum into the next match.

It is my anticipation that Superbon will prioritize maximizing his speed and movement in the initial stages, strategically executing counter shots to combat the Armenian’s renowned aggressive approach.

Superbon can earn points with his teeps and leg kicks from the outside, while Grigorian will aim to maneuver and push Superbon against the ropes, similar to his tactics against Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong.

From that point, Grigorian is able to deliver a substantial amount of damage through his powerful punch combinations.

Despite his strong performances, the Armenian fighter has shown a tendency to decelerate in the later stages of championship matches, as evidenced by his defeat against ONE featherweight kickboxing world champion Chingiz Allazov.

If Superbon manages to survive the initial onslaught, Grigorian could become vulnerable in the later rounds, making him an ideal target for Superbon’s devastating head kicks that could end the fight.

I witness Superbon seize the interim featherweight kickboxing title by catching Grigorian off guard with a stunning roundhouse counter.

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Without a doubt, Superbon versus Marat Grigorian is a perfect matchup in the world of kickboxing.

Superbon is well aware of the deadly force contained in Grigorian’s hammer-sized fists, yet the Thai icon possesses an unparalleled technique that is unmatched in the world of combat sports.

Grigorian has the opportunity to attack Superbon at any time and utilize his boxing skills to force the former featherweight kickboxing champion to play defensively. This appears to be the only possibility for the Armenian to succeed in this bout.

If Grigorian can control the pace of the entire 15-minute competition, then the former Glory Kickboxing world champion should have no problem securing the world title and placing it in his case.

Despite this, Superbon has this bout under his control. By capitalizing on Grigorian’s minor errors, the Thai superstar is sure to shine tonight.

My prediction is that Superbon will withstand Grigorian’s aggressive attacks and ultimately defeat him with a powerful roundhouse kick in the championship rounds.