“I’ve always wanted to know if all Armenians really marinate and grill shashlik that well,” smiles Danielius Grebliunas, who will step into the fight against Artur Aghajanyan on March 22. When it comes to Armenian fighters, they don’t need long introductions. Their style speaks for them: a tough head, heavy hands, and zero fear. Artur Aghajanyan is a living proof of that. Since early teenage years, he has stood on the tatami, in the ring, and inside the cage—fighting has never been just a sport for him. In Armenia, fighters are not simply trained; they are raised like warriors.
Danielius started analyzing his opponent just a few days ago. “What stands out? He has a favorite combination—starts with a kick to the front leg, then throws an overhand. He keeps trying to close the distance with this combo. I assume he’ll try it against me too. But I’m working just as purposefully, and I’m ready for a real fight. As I always say, my goal is to finish the fight early. I really hope I can make that happen.”
Danielius isn’t the type to stick to a strict script. He has already experienced the Caucasian fighter mentality up close—in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. They all share the same trait: “The opponent is stubborn, goes all the way, very clingy, always trying to drag you into his game. But those who don’t take risks don’t drink champagne,” smirks one of Lithuania’s most promising MMA fighters.
“I’ve always wanted to know if all Armenians really marinate and grill shashlik that well,” Danielius grins. When asked about possible headlines after the fight, he simply shrugs: “Will they scream about a bloody war after the fight? We’ll see on March 22.”
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