‘I Fight For Them’ – Marat Grigorian On Why Giving Back To His Parents Is His Greatest Purpose In Life

He told onefc.com:

“As you get older, you understand more what they are doing for you. That’s the beauty of life. You start to understand the meaning of it, and they gave me everything and worked really hard to build my future.

“So, that’s why whatever you see in the ring, sometimes when I’m happy, sad, or whatever feelings I show, it’s all because of them. The belts that I have are a way I honor them through work.”

Inside the squared circle, Grigorian has done his part. Outside of it, the Armenian striker has made sure that the actions match the words.

There is just one request from Samvel and Amalya that remains outstanding, though. His loving parents want to see him tie the knot, and, when the time comes, they want grandchildren.

While he continues to search for the love of his life and fulfilling their request, the Hemmers Gym representative finds other ways to keep them happy:

“I love to surprise my parents in a lot of ways. One example is booking a flight, just going there with no warning. Those are the kind of moments you can never get back. I want to spend good times together and to see them smile.

“Just a few months ago, I booked them a flight to Armenia. I also gave them some nice gifts there and brought them out to eat at some nice restaurants. It’s just small and simple things. They don’t need big gestures.”

The Values That Built A World Champion

The surprise flights and dinners are his way of saying thank you.

But the most honest expression of Marat Grigorian’s gratitude has always been the person he became, which starts with the values Samvel and Amalya instilled in him. Both parents left their mark, and he carries those lessons into everything he does.

The kickboxing superstar added:

“My dad has a really strong character. He always said, ‘My family always comes first. I don’t care about anyone else. I’m your father, and it’s my responsibility to take care of all my children.’

“My mom, meanwhile, is a very kind and soft-spoken person. She taught me to be nice to all people, to help others if you can, and to be thankful for what you have in life.”

Grigorian’s mother taught him kindness. His father taught him responsibility.

But the years of hardship that came with those lessons left another quality that is perhaps the most powerful of the three.

He continued:

“I came from a very difficult situation. I am not in that place today, but I am thankful that life happened like that. It gave me hunger. When you feel the hunger – real hunger – it makes you feel like an animal.

“Many people don’t understand what I mean because they’ve never felt it. When you reach that point, you change as a human. You become more like an animal. You become stronger.”

The hunger that he speaks of never left.

On April 29 at ONE SAMURAI 1, Kaito Ono gets to feel it firsthand. The bad blood between them adds a sharp edge to an already compelling matchup.

Grigorian has been waiting for this moment. But the fight he is most focused on winning has been going on his entire life – and Samvel and Amalya are the only judges that matter.

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