“Get ready for me” - Anatoly Malykhin fires warning shots at future opponents

‘Sladkiy’ Anatoly Malykhin is ready for any opponent. The Russian knockout machine has earned two world titles in ONE Championship, both of which he secured with stunning knockouts.

Earlier this year, Malykhin earned the ONE interim heavyweight world championship when he knocked out Kirill Grishenko. Just this past weekend at ONE on Prime Video 5, 'Sladkiy' earned his second world title by stopping Reinier de Ridder in round one to walk away with the ONE light heavyweight world championship.

With his two world titles, the Russian athlete discussed his future plans in his post-fight press conference. Malykhin said he will battle anyone:

"I'm gonna put on a show every time. I'm going to come to the cage and I'm ready for anyone. I'm going to take everyone and I'm going to win, so get ready for me."

Watch the full press conference below:

Anatoly Malykhin has reached the top of the heavyweight division and has been waiting for the heavyweight king to defend his throne. Multiple times 'Sladkiy' has called for a match against 'Singh' Arjan Bhullar, the ONE heavyweight world champion.

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Arjan Bhullar is not impressed with Anatoly Malykhin

Indian-Canadian star Arjan Bhullar captured the ONE heavyweight world championship by way of TKO when he stopped Brandon Vera in 2021. Due to contract negotiations and injuries, Bhullar has not had the opportunity to defend his throne.

On Instagram, Bhullar posted that he is ready for any opponent and wants a fight. He shared:

"Hey look I'm a champ champ too [ONE Championship] Give me a date to put these on the line against the Persian Princess [Amir Aliakbari] or the baby who cries for his wife after every fight [Anatoly Malykhin]."

Malykhin has made his feelings clear regarding Bhullar. In an interview with ONE, the Russian athlete said:

“[Bhullar] is my little baby chicken who is clinging on to the belt that should be mine. He’s not a real champion. He keeps hiding from strong opponents, tries to choose convenient opponents. I am a Russian Freestyle Wrestling Champion, so he won’t be able to surprise me. His striking is very weak, it looks like he is trying to swat a mosquito. People will forget him after I am finished with him.”

Bhullar against Malykhin in a long-awaited heavyweight world title unification bout may become the most anticipated fight of 2023. Both fighters have been waiting a long time to meet in the ONE circle.