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Soundtrack Of A World Champion: Anatoly Malykhin Shares His Surprising Musical Tastes

The MMA superstar enjoys a wide range of music, from Beethoven to Eminem.

Anatoly Malykhin
ONE Championship
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Reigning two-division ONE MMA World Champion is known for his devastating knockout power and inimitable charisma, but most fans don바카라t know about the Russian powerhouse바카라s eclectic taste in music.

Beyond the ferocious fighting style that바카라s earned him a near-flawless professional record and a 100 percent finishing rate in victories, Malykhin has cultivated a soundtrack for his life that will surprise many of his followers.

His musical preferences span across genres and centuries. Here, we look at a side of the middleweight and light heavyweight MMA king that few get to see.

#1 Classical Compositions

While Malykhin is all aggression inside the Circle or ring, he appreciates the finer, more delicate things in musical culture. Perhaps the most surprising part of his musical tastes is his love for classical music, including the timeless works of Ludwig van Beethoven.

The 37-year-old바카라s appreciation for violin and classical arrangements reveals a contemplative side to the world-renowned knockout artist. If the mood is right, he might hit the heavy bag and find his rhythm to those age-old sounds.

#2 Hip-Hop바카라s Finest

Beyond classical compositions, Malykhin often gravitates toward hip-hop, particularly the works of legendary American rapper Eminem.

바카라Sladkiy바카라 frequently trains to 바카라Slim Shady바카라s바카라 music, finding motivation in the rapper바카라s trademark flow and aggressive energy. That unique combination of hard-hitting beats and intense lyrics pairs perfectly with the MMA star바카라s explosive fighting style.

Malykhin also loves listening to famous Russian rapper Grot 바카라 one of his go-to artists when driving.

#3 American Nu Metal

The MMA megastar holds a special place in his heart for famed American nu metal band Linkin Park, whose blend of rock, rap, and electronic music has resonated with fans worldwide.

Malykhin says the band바카라s earlier works were instrumental in forming his wide-ranging taste in music, while Linkin Park바카라s distinctive sound and energy is still something he enjoys today.

#4 Live Music Experiences

Despite his busy schedule as the reigning ONE Middleweight and Light Heavyweight MMA World Champion, Malykhin makes time to enjoy music in its purest form 바카라 live concerts.

One of his most memorable experiences was seeing Russian rapper Basta perform, describing the atmosphere in the massive crowd as both 바카라beautiful바카라 and 바카라intense.바카라

With that concert under his belt, 바카라Sladkiy바카라 hopes to take in a live Eminem show in the future.

#5 Music That Doesn바카라t Move The Champ

Not every genre appeals to the two-division king. Malykhin draws the line at certain styles of music that simply don바카라t match his personal preferences.

Perhaps surprisingly, heavy metal and hard rock fall outside of his comfort zone, showing that even a fighter world-renowned for his aggression has his limits when it comes to musical intensity.

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