Coming off his historic win at ONE 166: Qatar earlier this month, Anatoly Malihin finds himself in a unique position.
His top priority is defending his ONE Heavyweight MMA World Title. For the Russian superpower, this is a task that cannot be taken lightly.
With potential challengers lining up, he meticulously zeroed in on two opponents: Amir Aliakbari and “Roig Leug” Umar Kane.
“We think there are two options at the moment: 'Reug Reug' or Aliakbari. I don’t know which one,” he said.
“Aliakbari certainly deserves a rematch more at the moment because he's won four in a row. This is a very serious thing.”
Despite the undeniable threat posed by Aliakbari and Roig Roig, Malihin exudes confidence.
“I’m ready to get in the ring with both of them on the same night,” he said.
With a perfect 14-0 record and an incredible 100 percent completion rate, “Sladky” is looking to take on both fighters for his position as the division's undisputed kingpin.
“Amir is in very good shape right now. He has good boxing and surprised me that functionally he was able to breathe all three rounds. I can’t wait for this fight. Audience I think they are also waiting, so let's go,'' Marihin said.
“thought [on a fight with ‘Reug Reug’]? Get a knockout in one round to get bonuses and have fun with your family after winning. ”
