Oumar ‘Reug Reug’ Kane is gearing up to unleash maximum violence as he prepares to take on Anatoly Malykhin in the most significant match of his career. The Senegalese wrestling sensation will be challenging the three-division world champion for the ONE heavyweight MMA world title in the main event of ONE 169 on November 8th, during US primetime at the historic Lumpinee Stadium.
In a recent Instagram post, Kane escalated his weekly trash talk against Malykhin and vowed to deliver a brutal performance against the Russian knockout specialist in Bangkok. The caption read, “I’ll eat you dead or ALIVE @anmalykhin @onechampionship,” showcasing Kane’s fierce determination to dominate his opponent.
This is not the first time Kane has used social media to taunt Malykhin, labeling him a “fake champion” and accusing him of avoiding a showdown with him. While trash talk is common in MMA, Kane’s confidence seems unwavering as he approaches the world title clash with Malykhin.
Kane is currently on a four-fight winning streak, with a notable victory over BJJ legend Marcus ‘Buchecha’ Almeida at ONE Fight Night 13. However, Malykhin poses a formidable challenge, boasting a perfect 6-0 record in ONE Championship and an overall unbeaten streak of 14-0, with all his victories coming by knockout. His impressive run includes wins over notable opponents like Alexandre Machado, Amir Aliakbari, and Reinier de Ridder.
The highly anticipated world title bout between Kane and Malykhin, along with the entire ONE 169 card, will be available live and free to all Prime Video subscribers in the United States and Canada.
In a recent interview with the South China Morning Post, Kane criticized Malykhin’s striking abilities, describing him as a one-dimensional striker who would struggle against him in the octagon. Kane emphasized that MMA requires a diverse skill set, unlike Malykhin’s reliance on punches alone.
With the showdown between ‘Reug Reug’ and Malykhin approaching, fans can expect a clash of styles and a battle of wills as these two warriors prepare to go head-to-head for the coveted ONE heavyweight MMA world title.
