A significant fight at ONE 172 has been canceled at the last minute, casting a shadow over what was otherwise a smooth weigh-in process for most fighters (with the notable exception of Superlek, who lost his ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai title on the scale). The much-anticipated featherweight clash featuring Marat Grigorian against Shootboxing star Kaito will not proceed.
This planned high-level showdown between two of the division`s top competitors was scrapped after discussions regarding a catchweight bout proved unsuccessful. Reports indicate that Kaito’s team chose not to accept a catchweight fight after Grigorian, who initially had difficulty providing a hydration sample during the official window, later succeeded but weighed in 0.75 lbs over the limit.
Gareth Tenby