Reigning ONE middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight MMA world champion Anatoly Malykhin is a source of inspiration to many. He recently organized a meet and greet session with children at Kuzbass Arena in his hometown of Kemerovo on July 17. The young kids were super excited to meet the champion and learned a lot from him.

He shared the details about the video on his Instagram with the caption, “I am grateful that I have the opportunity to share the values of family, love, kindness and joy with children. Children are our future We had a meeting in Kuzbass, talked about important things and I told about plans for the fight in @onechampionship #one169 @yodchatri thank you for all the opportunities Atlanta I’m loaded.” Let us take a look at what the fans had to say about the whole.

Fans praise Anatoly Malykhin for taking out time for the children

‘Sladkiy’ knows a thing or two about how to be successful in life, especially inside the ring. The Russian knockout artist has participated in plenty of fights for gold and has come out on top. He took the opportunity to share his experiences in a recently concluded meet and greet session in his hometown on July 17.

Malykhin shared an important message for the youngsters while speaking to ONE and said, “Whenever I return to my homeland, I make it a priority to spend time with the children.” He added, “As the champion of the world’s best organisation, I have a voice, and many kids want to hear my story – how I achieved my victories, the challenges I faced, and the lessons I learned along the way.”

Indeed, learning from the best in the business is an opportunity not many get in their lifetime. The fans also took time to appreciate the champion and commented, “Tolyan well done, arrange such meetings more often, you are an example for us, especially for children  be healthy”. Another user also took out time to appreciate the 36-year-old and commented, “Charged with the energy and motivation of our Champion”. The champion also reminded the youngsters that a healthy lifestyle is what matters at the end of the day and sports help in that journey.

While the Russian is busy doing things outside the circle, he is focused on his next big challenge. Let us take a look at the details of his upcoming fight at ONE 169.

Anatoly Malykhin is all set to take on Oumar Kane in his next fight

A blockbuster heavyweight showdown is scheduled to take place between Anatoly Malykhin and ‘Reug Reug’. The fight is scheduled to take place at ONE 169: Atlanta on November 8 at the State Farm Arena. ‘Sladkiy’ and ‘Reug Reug’ have been involved in a lot of social media brawls for quite some time now. However, they will finally have the opportunity to settle things once and for all in the upcoming clash.

Malykhin is the first man in MMA history to hold three world titles in three different weight classes. However, his opponent is unfazed by the threat of the Russian fighter. Kane is currently riding a three-fight win streak in MMA, with his last one against Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida at ONE Fight Night 13 no doubt being the biggest one yet.

Such is his confidence that he has issued a warning to the champion. During an interview with ONE after his recent victory, the 32-year-old said, “Anywhere, you know, jiu-jitsu, wrestling, knockout. You know, I have a big hand, you know. I touch you one time and it’s finished. You see Malykhin’s previous fights, everybody did not touch Malykhin, he runs away. But me, I’m coming for it.”

With both fighters looking to end the fight, the fans might just be in for a fighting masterclass at ONE: 169. Who do you think will win the fight between the two? Let us know in the comments below.