Two-division MMA world champion Anatoly Malykhin of Russia is honored that his massive rematch with Senegal’s ‘Reug Reug’ Oumar Kane will take place in the biggest combat sports event of the year.‘Sladkiy’ will challenge the reigning ONE heavyweight MMA world champion in one of six scheduled world title bouts at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on November 16 at Tokyo's Ariake Arena.The massive spectacle is stacked with the best talent among multiple disciplines, making this card possibly the biggest event in the promotion’s rich history.For Malykhin, earning the co-main event position holds special significance beyond just his goal to retrieve his lost crown. The 37-year-old Russian powerhouse told ONE in his pre-event interview:"I'm very glad that Mr. Chatri [Sityodtong] considers me worthy of a co-main event spot. For me, this is a big joy knowing that my work over the years has been recognized. I earned it with my attitude, dedication, and fights, and I'm glad to be part of such big events. I won't let them down.”Meanwhile, Malykhin has been sharpening his skills nonstop since losing his three-division MMA kingpin status.At ONE 173, the reigning middleweight and light heavyweight MMA world titleholder will look to make history once more. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostAnatoly Malykhin admits mistakes in shocking loss to 'Reug Reug'Anatoly Malykhin entered his first match with Oumar Kane with the confidence of a man who has never been bested in battle.After five grueling rounds, he left that ONE 169 showdown no longer possessing the heavyweight MMA crown.In the same interview, 'Sladkiy' owned up to the flaws that led to him losing his undefeated record and 26 pounds of gold:"I simply overloaded myself with too much. And with me thinking too much, I had too much volume of training that my body couldn't handle. I was thinking too much about everything.”Follow Sportskeeda and ONE Championship for the latest news about this gargantuan heavyweight MMA world title rematch.