Anatoly Malykhin vs Reinier de Ridder - Did UFC Sign the Wrong Champion?

Before Reinier de Ridder stepped inside the UFC Octagon, he was part of one of the most insane championship rivalries in modern MMA. And standing across from him was an undefeated Russian wrecking machine named Anatoly Malykhin. Their first meeting was almost impossible to match on paper — TWO undefeated fighters, multiple World Championships, and two men who had spent their careers proving that nobody could stop them. De Ridder entered as the reigning Middleweight and Light Heavyweight World Champion. Malykhin arrived carrying the Interim Heavyweight crown and a terrifying unbeaten record. But their story was only beginning. When they met again, the stakes somehow became even bigger. This time, Malykhin stood as the Heavyweight AND Light Heavyweight World Champion, while De Ridder still ruled the Middleweight division. Three divisions. Three World Championships. Two elite fighters. And one rivalry that had become much bigger than a single fight. Now Reinier de Ridder has taken his talents to the UFC — but before the Octagon, before the new chapter, there was Anatoly Malykhin. Watch BOTH battles between two of the most accomplished champions of their generation and decide for yourself: Did the UFC sign the wrong champion? 🥊 Subscribe to The World Of Knockouts for more legendary MMA fights, brutal rivalries, unforgettable championship battles and the stories behind combat sports’ most dangerous fighters. #AnatolyMalykhin #ReinierDeRidder #MMA #ONEChampionship #UFC #Knockout Footage rights provided by WSC Sports - https://tinyurl.com/BoxingExtra