Lyndon Knowles’ promotional debut was brought to an abrupt end as Roman Kryklia secured a devastating stoppage victory at ONE Fight Night 30.
Knowles, a three-time WBC Muay Thai World Champion, entered Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok with every intention of bringing the ONE Heavyweight Muay Thai world title back to Britain but defending two-sport king Kryklia had other ideas.
At the midway point of round one, Kryklia rattled the Brit with a jab-cross, cracked him with a knee, and then dropped him with a left hook.
After Knowles answered the referee’s eight-count, he was sent back to the canvas by two head kicks and a left hook.
He returned to his feet for the second and final time, with Kryklia turning his lights out for good with a jab and right hand combination.
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With the first-round knockout victory, Kryklia retained his belt, moved his record to 51-7, and earned a $50,000 (£38,800) performance bonus for his highlight-reel stoppage.
Knowles may have fallen in his first ONE Championship match, but three other members from Team UK left Thailand victorious.
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