This is a historic moment for Senegalese sport and for Reug Reug (Oumar Kane), who managed to win the One Championship heavyweight title against the Russian Anatoly by decisions of two out of three juries. The fight took place this Saturday in Thailand.
The victory represents a monumental achievement in his career, especially since Malykhin was a formidable and undefeated opponent before this fight.
Reug Reug, known for his power and his background in traditional Senegalese wrestling, was able to use his skills to impose himself in this decisive encounter. He thus becomes the first Senegalese to win a world title in an organization as prestigious as the One Championship , a competition that is considered one of the biggest MMA leagues in the world, especially in Asia.
This victory solidifies Reug Reug’s position in the MMA world and opens new perspectives for African fighters, especially those from traditional wrestling sports. It is also a huge spotlight on MMA in Senegal, where traditional wrestling is a very popular and culturally rooted sport.
