Omar Kane challenges Anatoly Malykhin for a repeat bout in Tokyo
Let's Settle This Again: Umar vs Malykhin Rematch 💰
ONE Championship heavyweight titlist Umar Nurmagomedov has issued a dance challenge to Anatoly Malykhin, calling for a rematch at ONE 173 on November 16 in Tokyo. In a social media post, Umar extended an invitation to his fellow combatant saying, "Fancy another twirl, big guy?"
To provide some context, Umar and Anatoly first squared off last fall at ONE 169 in Bangkok, with Umar securing a split decision victory and pilfering the championship belt from Anatoly. In case you've forgotten, Umar had previously boasted that he had added an impressive 18 kg of muscle mass and was eager to storm back into action.
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Bonus Facts:It seems there's no previous record or impending rematch between Umar and Anatoly in the books. Umar competes in the bantamweight division of the UFC, while Anatoly is a heavyweight contender in ONE Championship. Although the search results don’t indicate any prior encounters between these warriors, Umar recently defeated Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 316, and Anatoly has been engaged in various bouts in the ONE Championship arena. However, there is no specific mention of a fight between these two [2][4][5].
Bookmakers are likely to offer odds for Umar Nurmagomedov's potential rematch against Anatoly Malykhin in the realm of mixed-martial-arts at ONE 173 on November 16 in Tokyo. With Umar's impressive victory over Anatoly in their previous encounter, sports enthusiasts may be keen to watch another display of combat skills from these two athletes.
