Anatoly Malykhin says scared ‘Reug Reug’ has no chance of winning: “He doesn’t love fighting”

Reigning and undisputed ONE heavyweight, light heavyweight, and middleweight MMA world champion 'Sladkiy' Anatoly Malykhin of Russia says upcoming opponent Oumar 'Reug Reug' Kane's chance of beating him next week is a big fat zero.

The undefeated triple champ in the world's largest martial arts organization can't wait to silence the Senegalese wrestling star once and for all as the two figure in a heavyweight grudge match.

Speaking to ONE Championship in a recent interview, Malykhin shared his thoughts on 'Reug Reug' as a fighter.

The 36-year-old Golden Team representative said:

"He [Reug Reug] doesn’t love fighting. This is a necessary measure for him. A man who lives in fear and doesn’t love fighting will never be able to beat me."

Anatoly Malykhin is getting ready to put the ONE heavyweight MMA world title on the line against top contender Oumar 'Reug Reug' Kane.

The two lock horns in the main event of ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug on Prime Video, which broadcasts live from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, November 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.

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Anatoly Malykhin shares the secret to his success: "I believe only hard work leads me to these victories"

If you ask three-division MMA world champion 'Sladkiy' Anatoly Malykhin what the secret to his success truly is, you won't get an interesting answer. The unbeaten Russian says it's all about just putting your head down and training hard.

He told ONE Championship:

"Well, firstly, it’s not about talent. I work very hard, and I believe only hard work leads me to these victories."

Catch Anatoly Malykhin in action at ONE 169 on Prime Video against Oumar 'Reug Reug' Kane in the evening's main event.