Arjan Bhullar, the current heavyweight champion of ONE Championship, expresses his interest in a potential cross-promotion fight against former UFC champion Francis Ngannou. Read on to learn more about Bhullar’s thoughts on facing Ngannou and his upcoming title defense against Anatoly Malykhin.
Arjan Bhullar Open to Cross-Promotion Fight Against Francis Ngannou
Arjan Bhullar, the current heavyweight champion of ONE Championship, expressed his interest in a potential cross-promotion fight against former UFC champion Francis Ngannou. Despite Ngannou signing with the PFL, Bhullar remains hopeful for a co-promoted event. Read on to learn more about Bhullar’s thoughts on facing Ngannou and his upcoming title defense against Anatoly Malykhin.
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Bhullar’s Hope for a Co-Promotion Fight
Despite Francis Ngannou signing with the PFL, Arjan Bhullar remains optimistic about the possibility of a cross-promotion fight. Bhullar, the reigning heavyweight champion of ONE Championship, expressed his interest in facing Ngannou in the future.
The Unlikely Partnership
While a co-promotion event between ONE Championship and the PFL is not out of the question, ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong has previously stated his disinterest in working with any organization other than the UFC. The negotiations with Ngannou did not go well, potentially diminishing the chances of a collaboration.
Bhullar’s Upcoming Title Defense
Before Bhullar can focus on a potential fight with Ngannou, he must first defend his ONE Championship heavyweight title against Anatoly Malykhin. Malykhin, undefeated in his professional career, poses a significant challenge for Bhullar.
