“When I land that right, they go to sleep” - Triple champ Anatoly Malykhin says he has the greatest equalizer in MMA

Three-division MMA world champion Anatoly Malykhin believes he has the power to separate anyone from their consciousness.

As far as 'Sladkiy' is concerned, all he needs is a small opening to land his thunderous fists and send his opponents into a deep slumber.

While the Russian juggernaut is truly blessed with innate inhuman strength, he also tirelessly works on his skills behind closed doors with his coach John Hutchinson.

Speaking in a ONE Championship interview, Malykhin says he never slacks off when it comes to his striking regimen.

"Boxing is something I work on every day, training to make sure that when I land that right, they go to sleep."

By now, Anatoly Malykhin's ability to wreak havoc has been well-documented in the world's largest martial arts organization.

His accolades speak for itself, being the first fighter to conquer the heavyweight, light heavyweight, and middleweight MMA divisions at the same time.

Moreover, the 36-year-old destroyer has done so in the most devastating way possible, with a ridiculous 100 percent finishing rate throughout his unbeaten 14-0 run.

This Friday, the whole world will once again witness the greatest equalizer in MMA, tucked away in Malykhin's fists.

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Anatoly Malykhin explains why 'Reug Reug' doesn't pose a threat to his reign

On Nov. 8, Anatoly Malykhin will defend his heavyweight MMA strap for the first time in the main event of ONE 169 at Bangkok's fabled Lumpinee Stadium.

'Sladkiy' will take on one of the most physically imposing fighters in the promotion, 'Reug Reug' Oumar Kane, who has won his last three MMA fights.

Despite the Senegalese giant's fearsome reputation, Malykhin insists this might just be his easiest fight yet. The three-weight MMA kingpin told ONE:

"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."

ONE 169: Malykhin vs Reug Reug will air live in US Primetime free of charge for Prime Video subscribers in North America.