Arjan Bhullar Applauds Francis Ngannou’s Lucrative Deal Post-UFC Exit, Keeps Dream of Facing Former Champ Alive
Having carved his own path in the UFC with a 3-1 record, Arjan Bhullar, now a respected ONE Championship athlete, expressed his satisfaction seeing Ngannou secure a lucrative deal after parting ways with the UFC. Undeterred by their different career paths, Bhullar remains hopeful of a future showdown with the former heavyweight champion.
Bhullar’s swift rise in ONE Championship, culminating in a title-winning victory over Brandon Vera, demonstrates his relentless pursuit of greatness and fuels his desire for a potential clash with Ngannou in the days to come.
Ahead of his inaugural title defense against interim champion Anatoly Malykhin this weekend, Bhullar engaged in an insightful conversation with MMA Junkie’s Danny Segura. Addressing the subject of Ngannou’s decision to join the PFL instead of ONE Championship, Bhullar was probed on whether he experienced any sense of disappointment.
As Bhullar prepares for his highly anticipated first title defense against interim champion Anatoly Malykhin, he recently engaged in a candid conversation with MMA Junkie’s Danny Segura. During the interview, Segura couldn’t resist asking Bhullar about his feelings regarding Ngannou’s decision to sign with the PFL instead of joining him in the ONE Championship ranks. Curious minds wanted to know if Bhullar experienced any hint of disappointment in light of this development.
Watch the full conversation below:-