Anatoly Malykhin admits ‘Reug Reug’ is really strong but ‘that’s about it’

Reigning and undisputed ONE heavyweight, light heavyweight, and middleweight MMA world champion 'Sladkiy' Anatoly Malykhin of Russia is getting ready to defend his heavyweight gold later this year, against a very tough opponent who has been calling him out for a while now.

Malykhin will put his heavyweight MMA world title on the line against Senegalese wrestling sensation Oumar 'Reug Reug' Kane.

'Reug Reug' has been goading Malykhin into a fight for months, and now the matchup has finally been booked. Many fans believe Malykhin will be too much for the Senegalese fighter. But the Russian star admits his opponent does have one advantage.

'Sladkiy' told ONE Championship in a recent interview:

"The only thing ‘Reug Reug’ really has going for him is his strength. Yeah, the guy’s strong, and his balance ain’t bad, but that’s about it."

Malykhin is widely considered the best pound-for-pound fighter in ONE Championship and for good reason. With three golden belts in three different weight classes, it's almost indisputable that he's the king of the world's largest martial arts organization.

His bout against 'Reug Reug' will serve as his first heavyweight MMA world title defense and fans can't wait to see Malykhin back in action.

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'Sladkiy' Anatoly Malykhin to face Oumar 'Reug Reug' Kane at ONE 169: Atlanta

Triple champ 'Sladkiy' Anatoly Malykhin is set to defend his ONE heavyweight MMA world title against top contender Oumar 'Reug Reug' Kane of Senegal.

The two lock horns at ONE 169: Atlanta, when ONE Championship heads to the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia for its second U.S. show this year.

The event broadcasts live on Friday, November 8th. Fans in the United States and Canada who can't watch the fight in person can catch all the action live and absolutely free with an active Amazon Prime Video subscription.