'Reug Reug' Oumar Kane has evolved from an intriguing prospect into a legitimate threat in the heavyweight MMA ranks.
The Senegalese superstar has earned himself a shot at 26 pounds of gold as one-half of the headlining act of ONE 169: Malykhin vs.Reug Reug on Nov. 8 at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Before 'Reug Reug' throws down with three-division MMA world champion Anatoly Malykhin for the heavyweight MMA crown, let's take a look at three of his most impressive victories in the world's largest martial arts organization.
3. Alain Ngalani
'Reug Reug' put Africa on the global stage in his emphatic ONE debut against veteran Alain Ngalani at ONE: Unbreakable II in 2021.
Kane showed no fear against 'The Panther's fearsome knockout power and valiantly traded strikes on the feet.
The 32-year-old powerhouse, however, truly shined once he changed levels and took the fight to the ground.
The mbapatte-specialist used his hulking frame and immense top pressure to land devastating ground and pound, leaving the referee no choice but to halt the match in the first round.
2. Patrick Schmid
Reug Reug proved the hype is real in his sophomore outing when he took out accomplished striker Patrick Schmid at ONE on TNT I in 2021.
The 971 MMA / Black Panther Sports affiliate showed no respect for Schmid's power and even tagged 'Big Swiss' with wild haymakers.
It was pretty much over once Kane scored a takedown and pummeled his opponent to oblivion for the TKO finish.
1.'Buchecha'
'Reug Reug' proved he is ready for Malykhin by handing BJJ legend Marcus 'Buchecha' Almeida his first loss in MMA.
The three-round fight was fought at such a grueling pace, as Reug Reug smashed the Brazilian icon on the feet and the ground.
The Senegalese titan displayed no fear in 'Buchecha's' wheelhouse, using his overwhelming wrestling to neutralize the 17-time BJJ world champion's fearsome grappling skills.