Perfect Destruction: Reliving Every Anatoly Malykhin Victory In ONE Championship

The first-ever three-division MMA World Champion in ONE Championship history, Anatoly “Sladkiy” Malykhin didn’t just win fights, he annihilated everyone who dared step into the Circle with him. The 38-year-old Russian powerhouse has built a 14-1 professional record with a perfect finishing rate. Every victory in his career has come inside the distance, which is a testament to his blend of elite freestyle wrestling and powerful striking.

View this post on Instagram From the moment Malykhin arrived on the global stage in 2021, “Sladkiy” overwhelmed opponents with constant pressure, raw physical strength, and a refusal to let his fights reach the final bell. That aura of invincibility was shattered at ONE 169 when “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane handed him the lone defeat of his career in a grueling five-round battle. Their rivalry had already been fueled by years of verbal exchanges and heated moments, and that first clash only intensified the bad blood.

Now, Malykhin returns at The Inner Circle on May 15, not only to avenge that loss, but to reclaim the ONE Heavyweight MMA World Title and restore his place as a rare three-division ONE World Champion. Before that high-stakes rematch, here’s every finish that built his legacy. A Ruthless Debut Sets The Tone View this post on Instagram Malykhin’s promotional debut at ONE: Fists of Fury II in March 2021 immediately revealed his approach to mixed martial arts.

Facing Brazilian veteran Alexandre “Bebezao” Machado , the One Chance Team and Tiger Muay Thai juggernaut quickly shut down any striking exchanges and imposed his grappling advantage. When Machado attempted to initiate a takedown, the decorated wrestler countered, secured control, and dictated where the fight would take place. From there, he methodically advanced position, showing patience rather than rushing the finish.