“I'm the cherry on top of the cake” - Anatoly Malykhin preparing sweet surprise for fans in Reug Reug fight

Reigning and undisputed ONE heavyweight, light heavyweight, and middleweight MMA world champion 'Sladkiy' Anatoly Malykhin of Russia is beaming with confidence ahead of his first heavyweight MMA world title defense tomorrow night.

Malykhin is getting ready to face off with Senegalese wrestling star Oumar 'Reug Reug' Kane with the ONE heavyweight MMA world title on the line, and he's feeling like a superstar.

Speaking to veteran MMA reporter Nic Atkin of Bangkok Post, Malykhin dazzled under the bright lights and gave a confident prediction for his fight against 'Reug Reug'.

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The 36-year-old Golden Team representative said:

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"I'm the cherry on top of the cake. My fans can expect a beautiful fight, and as always, I'm going to give it my all. I don't feel bad for myself or my opponent. I'm going to knock him out."

Bad blood has been brewing between Malykhin and 'Reug Reug', and tomorrow night, they finally meet in the ONE Championship ring.

It all comes down to five rounds of action in the world's largest martial arts organization. Malykhin is ready to prove once again that he's the best heavyweight MMA fighter on the planet.

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Anatoly Malykhin battles Oumar 'Reug Reug' Kane in ONE 169 on Prime Video main event with heavyweight MMA gold on the line

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Unbeaten triple champ 'Sladkiy' Anatoly Malykhin of Russia is set to make the first defense of his ONE heavyweight MMA world title against top contender Oumar 'Reug Reug' Kane of Senegal.

The two lock horns in the main event of ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug on Prime Video, which broadcasts live from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, November 8.

Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and absolutely free on Amazon Prime Video. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event as it happens.

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