They Thought Anatoly Malykhin Was Unstoppable… Until Reug Reug Changed Everything

They Thought Anatoly Malykhin Was Unstoppable… Until Reug Reug Changed Everything. Known as “Sladkiy,” the Russian powerhouse built one of the most extraordinary runs in modern MMA. With elite freestyle wrestling, relentless pressure, and devastating punching power, Malykhin became the first fighter in ONE Championship history to simultaneously hold world titles across three divisions. ONE Championship But in November 2024, everything changed. Oumar “Reug Reug” Kane handed Malykhin the first loss of his professional career and took the ONE Heavyweight World Championship in a closely contested five-round battle. ONE Championship Malykhin didn't stop there. He returned to face Reug Reug again in May 2026, this time with the heavyweight title on the line. After four rounds of tactical exchanges, Malykhin found the opening he needed — a crushing right hand followed by a barrage of punches that forced the referee to stop the fight. The revenge was complete. Malykhin reclaimed the heavyweight crown, restored his status as a three-division world champion, and then shocked everyone by placing his gloves in the center of the ring. His career ended at 15-1 with a 100% finishing rate. ONE Championship This is the story of the rise, fall, revenge, and final chapter of Anatoly Malykhin. #mma #russia #martialarts #combatsports #power