Anatoly Malykhin Retires After Winning ONE Heavyweight Title
Russian mixed martial artist Anatoly Malykhin has announced his immediate retirement from professional fighting after securing the ONE Championship heavyweight title. The historic victory occurred at ONE Friday Fights 154 in Bangkok, Thailand, where Malykhin defeated Oumar Kane via knockout. By winning this belt, the 38-year-old solidified his legacy as the first-ever three-division champion in a major MMA organization, having previously held the middleweight and light heavyweight titles. Malykhin, who boasts an impressive 15-1 record with a 100 percent finishing rate, cited a loss of passion for the sport and a desire to escape the violence of the cage as primary reasons for his departure. In post-fight comments, he expressed gratitude to ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong and acknowledged the support of fans and fellow Russian fighters, including Petr Yan. Malykhin plans to return to his home in the Altai region to focus on a quieter lifestyle involving his livestock and pets, marking the end of a dominant five-year run in the promotion.
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