Anatoly Malykhin: The Unstoppable Force in ONE Championship

Discover the unstoppable force that is Anatoly Malykhin in ONE Championship. Read about his devastating knockout power and upcoming fight for the middleweight title against Reinier de Ridder.

Anatoly Malykhin: The Unstoppable Force

Fans of ONE Championship have been captivated by the awe-inspiring power displayed by Anatoly Malykhin throughout his tenure with the organization. Since his debut in March 2021, Malykhin has left a trail of destruction in his wake, showcasing his devastating knockout ability.

In his first bout, Malykhin faced Alexandre Machado and delivered a thunderous first-round knockout, making an immediate impact in the promotion. Just six months later, he returned to the cage and secured another first-round finish, this time against Amir Aliakbari, further solidifying his status as a force to be reckoned with.

Malykhin’s dominance continued as he went on to knock out Kirill Grishenko, Reinier de Ridder, and Arjan Bhullar, earning him the prestigious titles of ONE light heavyweight and heavyweight MMA world champion.

Recently, ONE Championship shared a compilation of Malykhin’s devastating finishes on Instagram, accompanied by a caption that read, "Anatoly Malykhin is a PROBLEM 😨 The two-division king rides an undefeated streak, with ALL FINISHES, into ONE 166: Qatar, where he challenges Reinier de Ridder for the middleweight MMA throne on March 1 🏆🏆🏆 @anmalykhin"

Fans flooded the comment section with praise for Malykhin, acknowledging his incredible power and knockout ability. They described him as a wrecking machine, a small heavyweight with bombs in both hands, and a KO machine.

With his upcoming bout against Reinier de Ridder for the middleweight title, fans are eagerly anticipating another display of Malykhin’s unstoppable force.