Reinier de Ridder vs. Anatoliy Malykhin Prediction: Reinier To Win

With de Ridder's ONE light heavyweight world championship on the line, it's a fight that everyone is talking about as December 2 approaches.

De Ridder has two ONE world titles to his name. De Ridder has established himself as a submission specialist, having won four of his seven ONE matches through submission. The disparity in styles, as well as the Russian making his light heavyweight debut, make the ONE on Prime Video 5 main event a must-see.

Malykhin, the interim heavyweight world champion, will compete for the title at light heavyweight. The hard-hitting Russian will defend his unbeaten record against another unbeaten boxer Reinier de Ridder. Anatoly Malykhin made his ONE debut in March 2021 and has won all three of his ONE fights via KO/TKO.

Whether or whether the Russian defeats De Ridder, a heavyweight unification fight is sure to follow.

The two men are incredible finishing machines, with to de Ridder's outstanding grappling abilities and Malykhin's height and power. There are just two decision victories in their ten MMA battles under the ONE Championship banner, both on the side of the Dutchman.

• Anatoly Malykhin In Round 1 – Yes for 3.94
• Anatoly Malykhin Will Win By KO, TKO, DQ or Refusal – No for 1.8
• Bout Will End In Round 1 for 2.6