Russian Mixed Martial Artist (MMA) Anatoly Malikhin told that he intends to become One’s undisputed heavyweight champion on March 25, adding that Indian-born Canadian Arzhan Bhullar is set to finally step into the octagon with him.
The fight for the One Championship heavyweight belt will take place on March 25 in Singapore. The Asian Organization interim champion and full owner of the Malykhin light heavyweight belt has a first 11 MMA wins. In his last fight, the Russian knocked out Renier de Ridder of the Netherlands in the first round in early December and stripped him of his light heavyweight belt. A heavyweight champion Bhullar has 11 wins and one loss. The last time the Canadian fought was in April 2021. The fight between Bhullar and Malykhin failed more than once through the fault of the Canadian.
I’m happy with any fight. It’s an opportunity to make my family’s life so much better, and it’s also an opportunity to reach a new level – to finally become the undisputed heavyweight champion and then aim for the third belt. As for Bhullar… The main thing is that he reaches the cage and does not jump for the fifth time already. There are a few minor issues with that, but I think now he has no choice. Mr. Chatri (Sityodtong, leader of One) told me he would be stripped of his title if he didn’t fight this time. For me, it would be better if he went into battle, because otherwise I don’t see a check.
In general, I’m just glad there’s a date for the fight. I will be ready to 100% knock out my opponent. Someone! It doesn’t matter who will be in front of me – Bhullar or someone else. Thank you for your support,” Malykhin told .
Earlier, Malykhin’s manager Alexander Skaredin told that the Russian light heavyweight title will not be on the line in the upcoming fight.
Source : MatchTV
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