"Reug Reug's a bit wild" - Danial Williams explains why Anatoly Malykhin will overwhelm Oumar Kane at ONE 169

All eyes will be on hulking gladiators Anatoly Malykhin and 'Reug Reug' Oumar Kane in the curtain closer of ONE 169 this coming November 8 at Bangkok's iconic Lumpinee Stadium.

Even ONE's three-sport athlete Danial Williams is admittedly excited for this battle of the behemoths, where the Russian three-division conqueror will look to defend his heavyweight MMA crown against the surging Senegalese beast.

While 'Mini T' expects nothing but pure action when these two collide, he also took note of the supposed gap in terms of skills between the pair of main eventers.

In a Sportskeeda MMA exclusive, Williams claimed that while 'Reug Reug' may just be one of the most imposing physical specimens in MMA, Malykhin is much more superior in terms of skills.

"Anatoly Malykhin for sure. He’s more technically sound. Reug Reug’s a bit wild and Anatoly - you can’t stop his wrestling."

Moreover, Williams added that Kane hasn't exactly evolved despite his career-defining win against the highly acclaimed Marcus 'Buchecha' Almeida.

"And Reug Reug hasn't changed too much from his last performance. I think Anatoly for sure, by stoppage."

The undefeated Anatoly Malykhin is indeed an anomaly in MMA with his rare combination of size, speed, and strength. 'Sladkiy' has never met an opponent he couldn't finish in 14 career bouts, and he'll look to add another victim at ONE 169.

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'Reug Reug' plans to expose Anatoly Malykhin's supposed 'limited' striking

Anatoly Malykhin's absurd 100 percent career finishing rate pretty much sums up the otherworldly power that he possesses. 'Reug Reug', though, seems unfazed about facing arguably the most fearsome man in MMA today.

As far as the 971 MMA and Black Panther Sports product is concerned, the triple champ is too one-dimensional for him. Kane told the South China Morning Post in an earlier interview:

"I'ts easy for me. I do it easy, you know. Malykhin doesn't do high kicks, only punches. But in MMA, it's everything."