Two-division ONE World Champion Anatoly Malykhin will channel the spirit of Russian MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko when he seeks redemption against reigning ONE Heavyweight MMA World Champion “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane in the co-main event of ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The 37-year-old looks to reclaim his heavyweight throne while honoring the legacy of the fighter who inspired his journey to becoming MMA’s first-ever three-division champion.
ONE 173’s Malykhin Watched Emelianenko On Broken Computer
Malykhin reflected on his early days as a young fan, watching his compatriot’s legendary PRIDE performances on subpar equipment while dreaming of achieving similar greatness.