Reug Reug
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About
MMA Fighter and wrestler who won the ONE Heavyweight World Championship in November 2024 at ONE 169 in a split decision against Anatoly Malykhin. His first fight was won by technical knockout against Alain Ngalani at ONE: Unbreakable 2 in January 2021. He also became one of ONE's Breakout Stars of the Year in 2024.
Before Fame
He began practicing the traditional folk wrestling style of the Serer people called mbapatte at the age of 16.
Trivia
He won by knockout in his kickboxing debut against Senegalese influencer Boucher Ketchup in July 2024 at ONE Fight Night 23. He has competed with both the TRIPL3 MMA and Black Panther Sports teams.
Family Life
He was raised in Dakar, in the small town of Thiaroye sur Mer.
Associated With
He received the prestigious rank of Knight of the Order of Merit from the President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye in December 2024.
