Malykhin knocks out Kane, regains ONE heavyweight title and announces retirement

Russia’s Anatoly Malykhin defeated Senegal’s Oumar Kane in their title rematch to reclaim the ONE Championship heavyweight belt. The fight took place May 15 in Bangkok. Malykhin finished Kane in the fourth round, hurting him with punches before the referee stepped in to stop the contest. For Malykhin, the bout was a chance to win back the title he lost in November 2024, when Kane beat him by split decision and handed him the first loss of his professional career. After the rematch, Malykhin announced his retirement. The Russian fighter leaves MMA as ONE’s heavyweight champion, while also still holding the promotion’s middleweight and light heavyweight titles. The 38-year-old Malykhin now has a professional record of 15 wins and one loss. Kane, 34, falls to 7-2. Photo: ONE Championship official website