At , Turkish powerho✱use earned a dominant second-round TKO victory over former two-division ONE MMA World Champion to extend his unblemished pro record and assert himself as the top contender in the middleweight MMA division.
That෴ pivotal showdown took place on September 6 at B🔯all Arena in Colorado, and reigning ONE Middleweight, Light Heavyweight, and Heavyweight MMA World Champion was paying close attention.
A world-class wrestler with shocking striking skills, Erdogan took it to “The Burmese Python” from the opening bell, proving to be a step ahead of the former t🦹itleholder in every aspect of the fight.
After his victory, the Dagestan-born sensation took to the miওc and called for a crack at Malykhin’s middleweight MMA crown. Never one to shy away from a confrontation, “Sl🐎adkiy” was happy to respond.
While he admits that Erdo🅷gan looked strong against Aung La N Sang, the three-division MMA king told that he isn’t the l🧔east bit intimidated:
“It was a good fight, great fight, an excellent win for Shamil – bright, dynamic, and he’s got a strong punch and sﷺolid grappling.
“But I’m 🐻ready for all of that against any opponent. When it comes to a fight with me, I’ll be ready for the grappling, striking, and I’ll be in top shape physicಌally.”
Indeed, withꦅ his undefeated record, a 100 percent finishing rate, and World Titles across a trio of weight classes, Malykhin has proven to be arguably the planet’s most dangerous mixed martial artist.
Given his accomplishments, it’s no surprise that the Russian canꦐ confidently welcome a showdown with Erdogan – a prodigiously gifted athlete who possesses elit🅰e skills in all areas.
“Sladkiy” said:
“If Shamil says I came into his territory, then he’s stepped into mine. I’m the champion here, and ON🎉E Championship is my home. I’m ready for any challenge.”
Anatoly Malykhin Says The Middleweight Belt Will Stay With Him
Anaꦫtoly Malykhin isn’t just willing to defend his ONE Middleweight MMA World Title against Shamil Erdogan – he’s positive that he’ll emerge victorious.
The 36-year-old claimed the divisiona🙈l gold in his most recent appearance, a one-sided beatdown of in March at .
A clash with Erdogan would mark his first defense of the belt, and with that i💖n mindꦐ, he sent a message to his potential future foe:
“We do🌸n’t need a new champion; we love the old one! Shamil, nothing’s goin𝓡g to change. It’s going to be like always – and still!”
