Russian fighter Anatoly Malykhin delivered one of his most memorable performances when he scored a spectacular Anatoly Malykhin knockout Reinier victory in December 2022. This took place during their ONE Championship light heavyweight MMA world title bout at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines, where Malykhin handed Reinier de Ridder his first professional loss.
Throughout the fight, Malykhin showcased a powerful arsenal of striking, landing uppercuts, hooks, and straight punches that overwhelmed the defending champion. His aggressive approach built momentum and culminated in a striking sequence that included a decisive uppercut, followed by a right hand and multiple hammerfists. This onslaught secured Malykhin’s position as a two-division MMA world champion in ONE Championship.
The knockout was so impactful that fans likened the force of the strikes to a natural disaster and shared their astonishment online.
“Like getting hit from Tsunami.” —Anonymous Fan
“Bro was feeling like Tommy Conlon.” —Anonymous Fan
“When you watch WARRIOR with Tom Hardy once.” —Anonymous Fan
“He left the octagon like he was walking away from a crime scene my God.” —Anonymous Fan
“Absolutely crazy power. I was there at ringside and the sound of that first punch was something else.” —Anonymous Fan
Malykhin Prepares to Rebound in Upcoming Bout
Following his first career loss, Anatoly Malykhin will return to action on November 16 at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. This fight marks his initial step back onto the international stage after surrendering his heavyweight title to Oumar Kane, known as ‘Reug Reug,’ at ONE 169 last year. That defeat left his professional record at 14 wins and 1 loss.
Malykhin now aims to reclaim his status by challenging Kane to retrieve the heavyweight belt. Motivated to reestablish himself as a three-division MMA world champion, Malykhin approaches this upcoming fight with determination to prove that his previous loss was only temporary.
The rematch is generating significant anticipation as fans await to see if Malykhin can exact revenge and continue his rise in ONE Championship’s competitive ranks.