Anatoly Malykhin “ready” for ONE Championship heavyweight division return
Reigning two-weight ONE MMA World Champion Anatoly Malykhin is gearing up for a return to the heavyweight division after a narrow defeat to “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane at ONE 169 last November.
Malykhin has added almost 40 pounds to his frame, focusing on strength and conditioning, and switching to a keto diet. He expressed his readiness for any fight opportunity, stating, “I’ve never turned down a fight. If I’m healthy and not injured, I’m in. I’ve always been hungry to fight.”
Anatoly Malykhin focusing on inner circle: “Life is steady”
Malykhin has been spending time with his family in Thailand, particularly enjoying the nature in Chiang Mai. He emphasized the importance of family and training in his life, stating, “Life is steady.”
The article originally appeared on BJPENN.COM.