Reug Reug says he's on the brink of greatness in ONE Championship: "I'm two fights away from proving it"
'Reug Reug' Oumar Kane believes he can solidify himself as "the greatest heavyweight in ONE history" by winning his next two fights.
In January 2021, Kane made his ONE Championship debut at ONE: Unbreakable II, defeating Alain Ngalani by first-round knockout. Since then, the Senegalese powerhouse has climbed to the top of the ONE heavyweight division by establishing a 5-1 promotional record, including three wins inside the distance.
On Friday, July 5, 'Reug Reug' has an opportunity to extend his resume at ONE Fight Night 23. The 32-year-old isn't temporarily stepping away from the MMA, as he's scheduled to fight Boucher Ketchup in kickboxing.
During an interview with ONE, Kane had this to say about potentially proving he's the best heavyweight in promotional history:
"My advantage is being the greatest. I'm the greatest heavyweight in ONE history, and I'm two fights away from proving it."
ONE Fight Night 23 goes down inside the legendary combat sports venue of Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Friday's event featuring 'Reug Reug' vs Ketchup can be seen live and for free by North American and Canadian viewers with an active Amazon Prime Video subscription.
Reug Reug plans to showcase kickboxing skills and become MMA world champion in 2024
'Reug Reug' Oumar Kane can prove he's evolved as a striker by emerging victorious in his kickboxing bout at ONE Fight Night 23. With that said, the 32-year-old is also focused on his other scheduled matchup taking place later this year, which could change his life for the better.
On November 8, Kane will headline ONE 169: Atlanta when he challenges three-division MMA world champion Anatoly Malykhin for his heavyweight throne. It'll be easier said than done for the Senegalese powerhouse, as Malykhin holds an undefeated professional MMA record of 14-0 (6-0 in UFC).
ONE 169 represents the promotion's second North American event of 2024. The highly-anticipated event will play out inside the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.