Anatoly Malykhin will not be going to faux that he hasn’t heard the problem laid out by previous foe Shamil Erdogan.
The Turkish powerhouse is coming off a victory at ONE 168: Denver on September 6, manhandling Aung La N Sang in a 213.75-pound catchweight MMA bout.
From the second the bell rang, Erdogan took management of the struggle. He outclassed the previous two-division ONE MMA World Champion in each side. This led him to clinch the end within the second spherical by TKO.
His sturdy efficiency in opposition to “The Burmese Python” left little doubt that he could possibly be a formidable contender within the middleweight division.
Following his spectacular win, Erdogan wasted no time in expressing his need to face Malykhin for the ONE Middleweight MMA World Championship — one of many three belts within the Russian’s possession.
Regardless of Erdogan’s spectacular show in “The Mile Excessive Metropolis,” Malykhin stays unshaken. Recognized for his dominance throughout three weight lessons, he isn’t simply intimidated.
“It was an excellent struggle, nice struggle, a superb win for Shamil — vibrant, dynamic, and he’s obtained a powerful punch and strong grappling,” Malykhin stated.
“However I’m prepared for all of that in opposition to any opponent. Relating to a struggle with me, I’ll be prepared for the grappling, putting, and I’ll be in prime form bodily.”
“Sladkiy” acknowledges the menace Erdogan poses, particularly because the Turk beat him beneath wrestling guidelines up to now. However Malykhin is able to face him head on.
“If Shamil says I got here into his territory, then he’s stepped into mine. I’m the champion right here, and ONE Championship is my dwelling. I’m prepared for any problem,” Malykhin stated.
