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Oumar ‘Reug Reug’ Kane is ready to deliver his most ferocious performance yet as he prepares for a highly anticipated showdown with Anatoly Malykhin. The Senegalese wrestler will challenge Malykhin for the ONE Heavyweight MMA World Title in the main event of ONE 169, set to take place on November 8 at the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok.
In a social media post that has since gone viral, Kane vowed to bring chaos to the ring, promising a battle that will leave Malykhin broken. The Senegalese star boldly wrote, “I’ll eat you dead or ALIVE @anmalykhin @onechampionship,” intensifying the trash talk leading up to the fight.
This is not the first time Kane has fired shots at the reigning three-division world champion. He frequently labels Malykhin a “fake champion” and accuses him of avoiding a real challenge. Despite the commonplace nature of trash-talking in MMA, Kane’s comments reflect his immense confidence as he heads into this career-defining match.
Kane enters the fight on a four-fight winning streak, with a notable victory over Brazilian BJJ legend Marcus ‘Buchecha’ Almeida at ONE Fight Night 13. He defeated Almeida by unanimous decision, marking the only time the decorated fighter has been beaten in MMA.
On the other hand, Malykhin has earned a fearsome reputation with an unbeaten record of 14-0 overall, 6-0 in ONE Championship. Every victory in the promotion has come by knockout, showcasing his devastating power. Malykhin’s formidable list of victims includes top fighters such as Alexandre Machado, Amir Aliakbari, Kirill Grishenko, and Reinier de Ridder—whom he has beaten twice.
In the lead-up to the fight, Kane has made it clear that he isn’t intimidated by Malykhin’s powerful striking game. In an interview with the South China Morning Post, Kane criticized the Russian’s one-dimensional approach, stating, “Malykhin doesn’t do high kicks, only punches. But in MMA, it’s everything. I do it easy.”
The much-anticipated bout will be available for free to Prime Video subscribers in the United States and Canada, allowing MMA fans to witness a clash between two heavyweights aiming for world dominance.
Kane’s title challenge is set to be a spectacle filled with high stakes and explosive action—promising a thrilling night for fight fans worldwide.
