Anatoly Malykhin doesn’t buy into Reug Reug’s digs on social media: “He’s not sharp enough for that”

Reigning and undisputed ONE heavyweight, light heavyweight, and middleweight MMA world champion 'Sladkiy' Anatoly Malykhin of Russia is more amused than annoyed by Oumar 'Reug Reug' Kane's antics on social media.

'Reug Reug' operates a pretty robust social media game, and has often taken digs at the Russian triple champ. But Malykhin isn't buying it. He says 'Reug Reug' simply isn't capable of being so witty.

Speaking to ONE Championship in a recent interview, Malykhin shared his thoughts on 'Reug Reug's social media swipes.

The 36-year-old Kemerovo native said:

"I think it’s his team writing these things, not him — he’s not sharp enough for that. Someone else is making those posts online for him."

Malykhin is set to defend his ONE heavyweight MMA world title against 'Reug Reug' in the main event of ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug on Prime Video.

The event broadcasts live from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, Nov. 8.

Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and absolutely free with an active Amazon Prime Video subscription. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event as it happens.

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Anatoly Malykhin blasts Oumar 'Reug Reug' Kane's mental strength ahead of world title showdown

Russian triple champ 'Sladkiy' Anataoly Malykhin says it won't take much to dissect Senegalese wrestling champion Oumar 'Reug Reug' Kane in their main event showdown at ONE 169 on Prime Video this weekend.

Malykhin believes 'Reug Reug' simply isn't strong enough mentally to handle the pressure of their world title contest at Lumpinee Stadium on Nov. 8.

'Sladkiy' told ONE Championship:

"He tires out quickly, and he’s always afraid. He breaks down in fights. Look at his more challenging bouts, he always breaks down. There’s always a moment when he doesn’t know what to do. I think this will be the easiest fight."