Oumar 'Reug Reug' Kane Claims ONE Heavyweight Title in Shocking Victory Over Anatoly Malykhin
FREE FULL FIGHT: ‘Reug Reug’ shocks the world in first fight with unbeaten Anatoly Malykhin
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Senegalese MMA fighter Oumar 'Reug Reug' Kane stunned the combat sports world by defeating unbeaten Russian Anatoly Malykhin to become the new ONE heavyweight MMA world champion at ONE 169 in November 2024. The victory marked Kane's fifth consecutive win, while Malykhin's 14-fight winning streak came to an end.
- 01Oumar 'Reug Reug' Kane won the ONE heavyweight title by split decision.
- 02The fight lasted five rounds, showcasing Kane's resilience and strategy.
- 03This victory improved Kane's record to 7-1 in ONE Championship.
- 04Anatoly Malykhin's defeat ended his impressive 14-fight winning streak.
- 05A rematch is scheduled for May 15, 2025, at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Oumar 'Reug Reug' Kane, a Senegalese MMA fighter, shocked the world by defeating Russian powerhouse Anatoly Malykhin at ONE 169 in November 2024, claiming the ONE heavyweight MMA world championship. The match was a grueling five-round battle, with Kane utilizing early takedowns and effective striking to secure a narrow split decision victory. This win not only crowned Kane as the new champion but also extended his winning streak to five fights, improving his overall record to 7-1 in ONE Championship. Conversely, Malykhin, who had been unbeaten with a 14-fight winning streak, lost one of his three world titles in this bout. The two fighters are set to face off again in a highly anticipated rematch on May 15, 2025, at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, after their initial fight was postponed due to Malykhin's injuries. The rematch promises to settle the rivalry as both fighters have exchanged heated words leading up to the event.
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