“They are unyielding” - Anatoly Malykhin expects neither Jonathan Haggerty or Superlek to back down from fight
Reigning and undisputed ONE heavyweight, light heavyweight, and middleweight MMA world champion 'Sladkiy' Anatoly Malykhin knows the upcoming Jonathan Haggerty vs. Superlek showdown at ONE 168: Denver is going to be an absolute barnburner.
The 36-year-old Kemerovo native is excited to see two of the world's best bantamweight strikers go head-to-head for ONE Championship gold, and he believes fans are in for a treat because both Haggerty and Superlek rarely ever take a step backward in their fights.
Speaking to ONE Championship in a recent interview, Malykhin says the ONE 168 world title showdown is one to look forward to.
'Sladkiy' stated:
"They are unyielding, have strong characters, and can turn a fight around. It’s going to be a good fight."
Two-sport king 'The General' Jonathan Haggerty of the United Kingdom is set to defend his ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world title against ONE flyweight kickboxing world champion 'The Kicking Machine' Superlek Kiatmoo9 of Thailand at ONE 168: Denver.
The event broadcasts live from the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Friday, September 6th.
Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and absolutely free on Amazon Prime Video.
'Sladkiy' Anatoly Malykhin to defend heavyweight MMA gold against dangerous 'Reug Reug' Oumar Kane at ONE 169: Atlanta
Meanwhile, triple champ 'Sladkiy' Anatoly Malykhin of Russia is getting ready for his own world title defense, when he puts the ONE heavyweight MMA gold on the line against top contender Oumar 'Reug Reug' Kane.
The two lock horns at ONE 169: Atlanta, which broadcasts live from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, November 8th.
Fans in the United States and Canada will also be able to see this event live on Amazon Prime Video.
Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the news and updates surrounding both events as they happen.