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Anatoly Malykhin to defend heavyweight MMA crown against “Reug Reug” at ONE 169: Atlanta

BJPENN.COM Staff - June 20, 2024

Anatoly Malykhin will defend his ONE Heavyweight MMA World Championship against “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane in his next outing. This five-round duel will headline ONE 169: Atlanta. The U.S. primetime event emanates live from the State Farm Arena on November 8.

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Aung La N Sang

Anatoly Malykhin shows no interest in facing “brother” Aung La N Sang

BJPENN.COM Staff - March 20, 2024

Anatoly Malykhin has made it abundantly clear that he has no intention of stepping into the Circle with Aung La N Sang. The Russian’s proclamation comes on the heels of his monumental victory at ONE 166: Qatar earlier this month. There, he solidified his status as one of the sport’s most dominant figures.

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Anatoly Malykhin more than ready to defend heavyweight crown

BJPENN.COM Staff - March 18, 2024

As the dust settles from his historic triumph at ONE 166: Qatar earlier this month, Anatoly Malykhin finds himself in a unique position. At the forefront of his agenda is a ONE Heavyweight MMA World Title defense. It’s a task not taken lightly by the Russian powerhouse.

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Islam Makhachev names Anatoly Malykhin as “most dangerous guy on the planet”

BJPENN.COM Staff - March 5, 2024

Anatoly Malykhin has earned the respect and admiration of Islam Makhachev following the Russian hard-hitter’s historic milestone. The unprecedented feat unfolded in his epic rematch against Reinier de Ridder at ONE 166: Qatar last Friday, March 1.

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Reinier de Ridder, Anatoly Malykhin in pursuit of contrasting rewards at ONE 166: Qatar

BJPENN.COM Staff - February 29, 2024

Reinier de Ridder and Anatoly Malykhin carry distinct motivations heading into their epic rematch this Friday, March 1. The five-round clash for De Ridder’s ONE Middleweight MMA World Title happens in the main event of ONE 166: Qatar. It emanates live from the majestic Lusail Sports Arena.

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Anatoly Malykhin assures to be in “great shape” ahead of middleweight title clash

BJPENN.COM Staff - February 27, 2024

Anatoly Malykhin is poised to make history on Friday, March 1, as he vies for his third MMA World Title in ONE Championship. In the main event of ONE 166: Qatar, the Russian powerhouse challenges Reinier de Ridder for the ONE Middleweight MMA World Championship.

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Lions Nation break down Anatoly Malykhin vs. Reinier de Ridder II

BJPENN.COM Staff - February 25, 2024

The excitement is building up within the Lions Nation MMA team as Joshua Pacio begins his quest to reclaim the ONE Strawweight MMA World Championship. This happens at ONE 166: Qatar on Friday, March 1, where Pacio runs it back with American rival Jarred Brooks.

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Reinier de Ridder to defend middleweight title in rematch with Anatoly Malykhin

BJPENN.COM Staff - January 3, 2024

Fight fans around the world will be treated to an epic rematch when Anatoly Malykhin runs it back with Reinier de Ridder. The rematch will headline ONE 166: Qatar, airing live from the Lusail Sports Arena on March 1. This time around, De Ridder’s ONE Middleweight MMA World Title will be on the line.

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Marcus Almeida

Anatoly Malykhin still wants to fight "Buchecha," believes they could "pack a big stadium"

BJPENN.COM Staff - August 11, 2023

ONE Championship’s undefeated two-division MMA king Anatoly Malykhin has wanted a match with Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida for quite a while. But after the BJJ legend’s latest outing, the Russian may have to wait a little longer for that battle. At ONE Fight Night 13, “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane frustrated “Buchecha” with his wrestling and punches over three grueling rounds. The Senegalese star took everything Almeida threw at him and walked away with the unanimous decision.