Anatoly Malykhin Vows to Reclaim Heavyweight Title in Rematch Against 'Reug Reug'
“It was given to him by mistake” - Anatoly Malykhin refuses to accept his split-decision loss to 'Reug Reug' as he plots his heavyweight revenge
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Anatoly Malykhin, the former ONE heavyweight MMA world champion from Russia, refuses to accept his split-decision loss to 'Reug Reug' Oumar Kane at ONE 169 in 2024. As he prepares for their rematch on May 15, Malykhin insists the title was given to Kane by mistake and vows to reclaim it decisively.
- 01Anatoly Malykhin lost his heavyweight title to 'Reug Reug' at ONE 169 in 2024.
- 02Malykhin does not recognize the loss as legitimate and believes the title was given to Kane by mistake.
- 03He plans to knock out Kane in their upcoming rematch on May 15.
- 04Malykhin envisions a trilogy with Kane, similar to the famous 'Thrilla in Manila'.
- 05'Reug Reug' managed to impose his strength and tactics during their first fight.
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Anatoly Malykhin, the former ONE heavyweight MMA world champion from Russia, is gearing up for a rematch against 'Reug Reug' Oumar Kane on May 15. Malykhin, who lost his title in a split decision at ONE 169 in 2024, refuses to accept the outcome, claiming it was a mistake and that Kane is merely a temporary champion. In their first encounter, Malykhin faced a tough challenge as Kane utilized his size and grappling skills to dominate the fight, marking the first defeat in Malykhin's professional career. Ahead of the rematch, Malykhin is determined to reclaim his title and has promised to knock Kane out, expressing a desire for a trilogy fight reminiscent of the legendary 'Thrilla in Manila'. Fans can catch the rematch live on ONE Championship's platform.
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Malykhin's potential victory could restore his status as a champion and impact the heavyweight division rankings.
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