’That’s why Khabib is unique’ - ONE Championship triple champ Anatoly Malykhin

Red Corner MMA caught up with ONE Championship heavyweight, light heavyweight and middleweight champion Anatoly Malykhin at his hometown training ground to discuss transitioning from wrestling to MMA, having a tough chin, and being underestimated as a champion. We also spoke about Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev, Arman Tsarukyan and freestyle wrestling Olympic champion Zaurbek Sidakov. 00:00 Zaruben Sidakov transitioning to MMA 03:18 Transitioning from freestyle wrestling into grappling 06:00 Adding new moves (boxing, low kicks) 08:19 Absorbing shots to the head with age 10:46 Khabib Nurmagomedov left the sport right on time 12:15 Islam Makhachev congratulating Anatoly on his victory 13:31 ‘Fans discredited Arman Tsarukyan’s win over Charles Oliveira’ 14:46 Francis Ngannou 15:15 ’There are no cans in top promotions’