“Reug Reug” Takes on Boucher Ketchup at ONE Fight Night 23

“Reug Reug” Oumar Kane takes on an intriguing side mission before challenging Anatoly Malykhin for the ONE Heavyweight MMA World Championship on A 169: Atlanta on November 8th.

The Senegalese powerhouse will take on fellow countryman Boucher Ketchup in a heavyweight kickboxing match on ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime VideoThe event will be broadcast live in U.S. primetime from the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, July 5.

Both men come from the rich tradition of Senegalese wrestling, a combat sport deeply rooted in West African culture that combines grappling and striking techniques.

That being said, Kane’s rise in ONE Championship has been nothing short of spectacular.

Thanks to his success on the highly competitive Senegalese wrestling circuit, the 32-year-old has amassed a 5-1 record in ONE.

“Reug Reug” has a devastating takedown game, ferocious ground-and-pound and punching power. He has quickly become one of the most feared fighters in the heavyweight MMA division.

Now he steps out of his comfort zone to take on Ketchup in another fighting sport.