When “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane steps into the Circle, the ground literally shakes. Standing at a towering 6 feet in height and cutting an imposing figure as the ONE Heavyweight MMA World Champion, the Senegalese sensation is a marvel of human engineering.
But powering a machine that moves with such explosive agility requires more than just grit and training — it requires fuel, a massive amount of it.
While fans see the devastating slams and heavy hands that wrested the gold from previously unbeaten Anatoly “Sladkiy” Malykhin in November 2024, few see the regimented, high-volume nutritional strategy required to maintain his 265-pound frame. For Kane, eating isn’t just a necessity — it’s a discipline as rigorous as martial arts itself.
The Engine Needs A Jumpstart
Contrary to what one might expect from a heavyweight giant, Kane’s day doesn’t begin with a feast. His mornings are focused on efficiency — getting just enough fuel to spark the engine before the real work begins.
Kane revealed what he has for breakfast, and it’s not as shocking as one might think:
“I’d start off my day with a breakfast of like three or four eggs before training. Normally I don’t eat much breakfast, but when I do, that’s what I have. After training, I’ll have a protein shake or an energy drink, some creatine.”
This lighter start allows him to train with intensity without being weighed down. But once the morning session wraps, the real refueling process begins.
Massive Meals For A Massive Champion
To maintain a fighting weight of around 275 pounds during camp — and up to 308 pounds in the off-season — Kane’s lunch and dinner are staggering in scale.
It’s not about complex recipes or fancy plating. It’s about volume and protein.
He told onefc.com:
“I mostly eat rice and meat, and rice and fish, typically one kilogram of meat every meal — for both lunch and dinner. This keeps me strong. But when I’m not in camp, I’ll have extra things like pizza and cheeseburgers before bed.
“I don’t really like to snack, so I eat a lot of big meals. At my heaviest, I was at 140 kilos, and that’s just by eating whole foods. But when I’m in camp, I try to stay at around 125 kilos.”
The 18 Lamb Chop Incident
If there is one secret weapon in the “Reug Reug” nutritional arsenal, it is lamb.
Kane’s affinity for the protein source is legendary among his team, and for good reason. It’s not just about taste. He views it as essential recovery food for the physical toll his body takes during training and in fights.
He revealed:
“Lamb chops — I love lamb chops. I can eat up to two kilograms of lamb chops in one sitting. After one of my fights in Thailand, I ate 18 lamb chops. Lamb chops have a lot of collagen, so it helps a lot with bone and muscle repair. It has a lot of iron and is really protein-dense.”
A Taste Of Home
Growing up in Senegal, his foundation was built on thieboudienne, the country’s national dish. While he has had to refine his diet to meet the demands of championship-level MMA, he still keeps his heritage close to his plate — and occasionally shares it with his coaches.
Kane recalled:
“Obviously, my diet has changed. Back in Senegal, I ate a lot of traditional food. I loved thieboudienne. Every country has a national dish. This is Senegal’s national dish. I ate this a lot growing up. It’s rice and fish with carrots and cabbage, all cooked together.
“I also ate a lot of millet, which is a type of traditional wheat porridge. I had a lot of dibi, which is barbecued lamb meat. I love anything that’s grilled. It’s quite greasy, to be fair. So I’ve cut down on greasy food on my diet recently.”
The Power Nap Strategy
Even a ONE World Champion has guilty pleasures. When out of camp, Kane admits to a weakness for the classics — “burgers and milkshakes, that kind of thing.” That said, perhaps the most critical component of his routine isn’t what he eats, but what he does immediately after.
Digesting two kilograms of meat is a workout in itself. For Kane, the post-meal ritual is sacred. It is the time when the fuel converts to power.
He concluded:
“When I wake up in the morning after breakfast, I go straight to the gym to train. That’s no problem. After lunch though, that’s not possible. I typically relax and sleep for three to four hours after a big meal. That’s how I maintain my strength and my size. I eat two kilos of meat and then go to sleep for three hours. It works for me.”