Russian megastar and reigning two-division ONE World Champion has been making the most of his time away from competition since suffering the only defeat of his career last November at .
The 37-year-old powerhouse dropped a split decision to , losing his ONE Heavyweight MMA World Title, but he still holds the middleweight and light heavyweight MMA crowns.
Since that closely contested loss, Malykhin has been exploring Thailand with his wife and son, reconnecting with nature and family after years of practically nonstop training and competing.
“Sladkiy” recently checked in with to discuss what he라이브 바카라 been up to:
“Everything라이브 바카라 been going well in 2025 – just like it did in 2024 and 2023. Life is steady. I’m training, focusing on my family. We love each other deeply as a family.”
Malykhin and his family traveled around Thailand by car, visiting a number of the country라이브 바카라 hot spots and discovering a few new places, as well.
While he라이브 바카라 spent the past few years at the famed Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket, his recent road trip gave him and his family a new appreciation for all that Thailand has to offer – particularly its beautiful natural scenery.
He said:
“We love to travel – especially by car. We’ve driven through almost all of Thailand, from south to north. It라이브 바카라 a beautiful country, full of contrast, full of smiles. I’m grateful. Thailand has given me a lot of opportunities. I truly appreciate that.
“I really like northern Thailand – Chiang Mai. The nature there, the rivers, the wild jungles, the nature that is so raw, especially when you head up into the mountains. I love nature, and lately, Chiang Mai has really stood out to me.”
The hard-hitting Russian has also traveled internationally. His family라이브 바카라 unforgettable trip to Doha, Qatar, left a lasting impression on the Malykhin family.
He gushed about how magical the country felt:
“As for Qatar, that trip was amazing. It라이브 바카라 now my wife라이브 바카라 favorite place. It reminded me of Agrabah from ‘Aladdin.’ I loved that cartoon growing up, and being in a country that feels like it came out of that story was special. I feel like Qatar is the place where all those wonders could really happen.”
Malykhin Making Changes To His Training And Diet
Anatoly Malykhin has been enjoying his family time, but his competitive fire still burns strong. He said that even when he라이브 바카라 traveling or on vacation, he always makes time to train in some capacity.
With redemption against “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane still fresh on his mind, he라이브 바카라 implemented some strategic changes to his routine as he aims to reclaim the ONE Heavyweight MMA World Title:
“I’ve been focusing more on strength and conditioning. I’ve been doing a lot of strength training and working with weights. I bulked up again and hit the numbers I had back when I was fighting at heavyweight.”
“Sladkiy” added that he라이브 바카라 overhauled his diet and completely transformed his physique, increasing his size from 220 pounds to a hulking 258 pounds through a disciplined, protein-rich meal plan. He라이브 바카라 also continued to work on his already elite wrestling and address every aspect of his fight game.
Clearly, Malykhin is determined to reclaim the heavyweight MMA belt – and he라이브 바카라 eager to return to action whenever ONE라이브 바카라 matchmakers come calling:
“I’ve bulked up. I used to be 100 kilos. Now I’m 117. I’ve been lifting a lot. As for my diet, I switched to keto – I cut out carbs completely. And so far, I feel great.
“I’ve never turned down a fight. If I’m healthy and not injured, I’m in. I’ve always been hungry to fight. There라이브 바카라 no ‘perfect’ date for me. I’m ready whenever ONE needs me.”
