Mansur Malachiev Talks About How, Before His MMA Career Took Off, He Once Gave Up For Two Years

Mansur Malachiev, a Russian strawweight MMA competitor rated fifth in the world’s top martial arts organization, is regarded as one of the sport’s most gifted competitors.

Malachiev, a prominent fighter in the ONE Championship strawweight MMA division, was not initially known for his fighting abilities due to his two-year hiatus from competition before achieving significant success as a professional fighter. He was previously considered an ordinary person to work with.

“There was a time when I quit sports”

In an Interview with ONE Championship, Malachiev said “There was a time when I quit sports and moved to work in the capital of Dagestan, Makhachkala. After some time, two years or so, I decided to start training again to stay in shape and improve my striking technique, as there was an MMA gym near my workplace.”

After being fortunate enough to give the sport another go, Mansur Malachiev worked tirelessly to make a successful comeback. 

Returning to intense training sessions, he dedicated himself wholeheartedly to the pursuit of his goals, leading to his current participation in the prestigious ONE Championship. Fans eagerly anticipate witnessing Malachiev’s impressive skills back in action, knowing that it won’t be long before he captivates audiences with his remarkable performances.

Mansur Malachiev to battle Bokang Masunyane

32-year-old Russian rising star Mansur Malachiev is eagerly anticipating his upcoming bout as he steps into the ring, aiming to secure his second consecutive victory. 

Competing against South African strawweight fighter, “Little Giant,” who holds the second spot in the rankings, the fight is scheduled to take place at Prime Video’s highly anticipated event, ONE Fight Night 25: Nicolas vs. Eersel II. 

This thrilling match will be broadcast live from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, where fans and supporters from the US and Canada can tune in to the worldwide pay-per-view at watch.onefc.com to witness the entire action-packed event unfold.

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