Anatoly Malykhin Reclaims ONE Heavyweight Title and Retires After KO Victory
Russian MMA star Anatoly Malykhin defeated Oumar Kane via fourth-round knockout to reclaim the ONE Heavyweight MMA World Title at The Inner Circle event in Bangkok. The victory served as revenge for his previous loss to Kane in November 2024. Malykhin, known as Sladkiy, dominated the later stages of the fight with heavy punches, forcing referee Olivier Coste to stop the contest at 1:54 of the fourth round. This win improved Malykhin’s record to 15-1 and maintained his perfect finishing rate, earning him a $100,000 performance bonus from ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong. Crucially, the victory restored Malykhin’s status as a three-division world champion, having previously held titles in the Light Heavyweight and Middleweight divisions. In an emotional post-fight moment, Malykhin announced his immediate retirement from professional mixed martial arts, leaving the sport as a reigning champion. The event took place at the historic Lumpinee Stadium, marking a significant chapter in ONE Championship history as Malykhin cemented his legacy with a decisive final victory.
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