Anatoly Malykhin: "I Won’t Move to the UFC, Even If They Send a Contract 10 Times Bigger Than My Current One"
The ONE Championship Heavyweight Champion is not interested in fighting in the UFC.
Malykhin recently defended his title against Kirill Grishenko at the ONE on Prime Video 5 event. After the fight, he discussed his decision not to join the UFC in an interview with Sport24.
“I’m not interested in the UFC,” Malykhin said. “I want to stay with ONE Championship and build my legacy here.”
Malykhin is currently the ONE Championship Heavyweight Champion, and he hasn’t lost a single fight in his entire MMA career. He is considered one of the top heavyweights in the world, and many fans would love to see him compete in the UFC.
However, Malykhin is not interested in signing with the UFC. He has won three fights in ONE Championship and defended his belt once. He seems to be in a good position in ONE Championship, and he is unlikely to leave it in the near future.
“I’m happy with my current contract, and I’m not looking to move to the UFC,” Malykhin said. “I’m the champ here, and I’m building something special here.”
Malykhin’s decision not to join the UFC is a blow to the promotion, which is always looking to add the best fighters to their roster. However, Malykhin is a unique fighter, and he is likely to do big things in ONE Championship.
Malykhin is the current ONE Championship Heavyweight Champion. He is one of the top heavyweights in the world, and he is one of the most exciting fighters to watch in the sport today.