ONE Championship returns to Tokyo with two main title tilts for ONE 173. Though the November 16 date seems far off within the distance, it would arrive earlier than anticipated. “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane is already sending a stern message to Anatoly Malykhin forward of their ONE Heavyweight MMA World Title rematch.
“Everyone mentioned Anatoly is sweet. He is excellent. He has placing. His boxing is excellent. However I’m Oumar, you already know? Oumar is primary. He hit me some, however I’ve African energy. He hit me, and I felt nothing. In my thoughts, I mentioned, ‘Yo, preserve going,’” Oumar Kane mentioned to ONE.
Oumar Kane Narrowly Bested Malykhin in ONE 169
The primary assembly between the 2 titans went down at ONE 169, with “Reug Reug” barely edging the Russian to assert the gold by break up resolution. Each males slung heavy leather-based however tried to implement their wrestling in opposition to the opposite as effectively. Whereas Oumar Kane is aware of he has his Senegalese wrestling to fall again on, he’s making an attempt to showcase his evolution every day out.
“Each combat, I’m going to do one thing new. I’m at all times a brand new and improved fighter each combat. I’ve been coaching MMA for 4 years solely. In order that’s why I’m enhancing each time. I’m unlocking a brand new ability each time,” the heavyweight king acknowledged.
Oumar Kane Desires to Depart No Doubt as to Consequence in ONE 173
Brimming with confidence, Oumar Kane is adamant the rematch could have a definitive finish. Whereas he didn’t predict a exact spherical or technique, “Reug Reug” let it’s identified it could not make it into the championship rounds. If the phrases of the reigning ONE Heavyweight MMA World Champion are taken to coronary heart, Japanese followers will get an explosive end at ONE 173.
“After I combat Anatoly once more, it’s not going to final greater than three rounds. I’m telling you. Three rounds is so far as it goes. It could possibly be over in two rounds with a end, and three rounds is probably the most. Third spherical would be the final spherical, I’m telling you,” Kane supplied.
After shedding his title to Oumar Kane, Malykhin will undoubtedly enter the rematch with renewed vigor. Whereas the final match was contested inside a hoop, the rematch will happen within the ONE Circle. Regardless of the change of venue or his opponent’s revitalized recreation plan, “Reug Reug” guarantees to be prepared.
“It is a combat, you already know? It’s regular. I’m prepared for all the things Anatoly will deliver. I do know he’s gonna come for me, he’s going to push me, he’s gonna discuss garbage. I do know all that,” the Senegalese star mentioned.
Oumar Kane and Anatoly Malykhin Admire One One other
Though the 2 are rivals contained in the ring or cage, there may be an immense quantity of respect between the 2 behemoths. Oumar Kane shared what Malykhin mentioned to him after their first assembly. Nonetheless, when the bell rings on November 16, that respect should be put apart till after one man will get his hand raised and given 26 kilos of gold.
“I respect all people after the combat is completed. I respect all people from my first combat to my final combat. That is the combat recreation. After the combat is completed, we’re high quality. We haven’t talked to one another because the combat. After the combat was completed, I went to the lodge and he mentioned, ‘African energy. You’ve gotten energy. It’s your time,’” Oumar Kane mentioned.
ONE 173 airs stay from Ariake Enviornment in Tokyo, Japan. The occasion takes place on Sunday, November 16. Tickets can be found now.