Russian heavyweight Anatoly Malykhin after defeating Rainier de Ridder in the title fight at the One 166 tournament, he explained under what conditions he would move to another weight category.
Malykhin, 36, remains an undefeated MMA fighter after 14 professional fights; at the One 166 tournament in Qatar, Malykhin won the championship belt in his third weight category, defeating Rainier de Rieder by technical knockout in the third round. Currently, Malykhin holds belts in categories up to 93, up to 102 and up to 120 kg.
— How long would it take you to try to enter the 84 kg category? For 10 million?
“If I lose weight and win the belt, I will make over a hundred million.” But in four categories I won’t be able to hold the belt, I will hold the divisions, the guys also want to fight. So we hold three belts, we hold the gas, if I just get down to 84kg and they give me ten, then it’s on.
— You have three belts, which one gave you the best feeling?
— Each belt has its unforgettable sensations, you live your little life: temporary, first, third, it’s a lifetime for an athlete.
– Who is the best heavyweight in the world currently?
“We can’t know who the best heavyweight in the world is.” Aspinall is a good heavyweight, Jon Jones is a good heavyweight, Vadim Nemkov, Anatoly Malykhin is a good heavyweight, until we meet, there is no better one. And why talk like that, to shine with scales? When we fight, it will be clear, but let people write in the comments who is better,” Malykhin told .
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