Press releases - 2024 November 09
On the night of Friday, November 8 to Saturday, November 9, 2024, Senegalese wrestler Oumar Kane, known as "Reug Reug," dethroned Anatoly Malykhin, triple champion of ONE Championship, in a heavyweight bout at the ONE 169 event in Bangkok, Thailand.
With this victory, Oumar Kane becomes the first African champion in the history of ONE Championship. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye congratulated his compatriot via his X (Twitter) account for making history by becoming the first Senegalese world heavyweight champion in MMA. He also praised his courage, determination, and talent, which honor Senegal and inspire an entire generation. "Our Nation is proud of this remarkable achievement," he concluded in his message.