ONE Champ Malykhin: I’ll Knock Out Kane With a Left Hook

Malykhin Confident Ahead of ONE: Bad Blood Clash With Kane

ONE Championship heavyweight kingpin Anatoly Malykhin is brimming with confidence as he prepares to defend his belt against Kirill Grishenko at ONE: Bad Blood on February 11. The Russian has been in scintillating form since joining ONE, winning all five of his fights in the promotion, including three via first-round knockout.

Malykhin Predicts a First-Round Finish

Malykhin is predicting another quick finish when he takes on Grishenko, stating that he plans to knock out the Russian with a left hook in the opening round. “I’m going to knock him out with a left hook in the first round,” Malykhin said. “I’m faster than him, I’m stronger than him, and I have better technique. I’m going to show him why I’m the champion.”

Malykhin’s Impressive Record

Malykhin has a phenomenal record of 11-0, with nine of those victories coming via knockout. He is known for his devastating power and his ability to end fights early. Grishenko, on the other hand, has a record of 5-0, but he has never faced an opponent of Malykhin’s caliber.

Malykhin’s Path to the Title

Malykhin earned his shot at the ONE heavyweight title by winning the ONE Heavyweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix in 2021. He then defeated Arjan Bhullar via first-round knockout to claim the belt in March 2023.

Grishenko’s Opportunity of a Lifetime

Grishenko is a dangerous opponent, but he will be a major underdog against Malykhin. This is a huge opportunity for Grishenko to make a name for himself, and he will be determined to give Malykhin a tough fight. However, Malykhin is the clear favorite, and he will be looking to make a statement by finishing Grishenko early.