Thu. May 22nd, 2025

Kaito vs. Marat Grigorian Fight Canceled at ONE 172

A late withdrawal mars an otherwise excellent event.

The ONE 172 weigh-ins, which were mostly smooth except for Superlek losing his Bantamweight Muay Thai title due to a weight miss, experienced a significant late change: the expected featherweight bout between Marat Grigorian and Shootboxing star Kaito has been called off.

This highly anticipated match, set to feature two top fighters in the division, collapsed when talks for a catchweight contest failed. Reports from Nick Atkin indicate that Kaito`s team rejected the proposed catchweight fight because Grigorian, after initially having trouble submitting a hydration sample, eventually provided one but still came in 0.75 lbs over the required weight.

By Neville Whittle

Neville Whittle calls Manchester home while traveling the boxing circuit. His sharp analysis and vivid ringside reporting have made him a respected voice in boxing journalism. Neville developed his distinctive narrative style covering small-hall shows before graduating to championship bouts.

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