"This guy was talking too much" - 'Reug Reug' Oumar Kane vows to make Anatoly Malykhin pay at ONE 169: Atlanta
Top heavyweight contender 'Reug Reug' Oumar Kane has re-ignited his rivalry with reigning divisional king Anatoly Malykhin after an easy KO victory against Boucher Ketchup last Friday.
The Senegalese juggernaut extended his exciting run this year with another solid performance in Bangkok's Lumpinee Boxing Stadium on July 5.
Living up to his promise, 'Reug Reug' secured his fourth knockout in the first round in order to send a message to divisional heavyweight king Anatoly Malykhin.
The Russian superstar is notorious for his trash-talking ways, and being called as "no real threat" to the throne, obviously doesn't sit very well for Kane after his performance on Friday.
Speaking at the OFN23 post-event interviews, 'Reug Reug' revealed plans to silence anyone who underestimates his power.
"It's the same for me, in my mind. This guy [Boucher Ketchup] awas talking too much. Inshallah, I beat this guy easily. Anyone, anyone. I am ready for everything.
Prime Video subscribers in the United States and Canada can watch the replay of ONE Fight Night 23 on demand.
"It's not bragging when you back it up" - 'Reug Reug' Oumar Kane says he's going to take the heavyweight division to new heights once he's crowned king
'Reug Reug' Oumar Kane is determined to become the new ONE heavyweight world champion this November.
The former Senegalese wrestling champion has more than heavy hands in his arsenal He's also well-versed on the ground, as we saw in his 'Buchecha' matchup this past year. "Reug Reug' went all three rounds with the BJJ legend, proving that he's levels above some of the top contenders in the division.
However, being in the top 5 isn't enough. Moreover, he wants to be the new and fresh face of the division. Using his impressive fighting resume as a reference, 'Reug Reug' is ready to shock the American fans in Atlanta.
On Instagram, he wrote:
"Its not bragging when you back it up, I'm going to take the Heavy Weight division to levels never seen! This Fake champion @anmalykhin has been put on notice by his bosses."
ONE 169: Atlanta will be available to stream live on Prime Video with an active North American subscription.