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A pair of undefeated heavyweight behemoths will headline ONE Championship’s second present of 2022, and the winner will stroll away with gold round his waist.
Russian juggernaut Anatoly “Sladkiy” Malykhin will sq. off towards Belarusian dynamo Kirill Grishenko for the ONE Interim Heavyweight World Title in the principle occasion of ONE: ONLY THE BRAVE, which broadcasts stay from the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Friday, 28 January.
Reigning ONE Heavyweight World Champion Arjan “Singh” Bhullar was beforehand provided to defend his belt, however the Indian star and his administration staff handed on the chance. That led to the principle occasion showdown for the interim gold.
“Arjan and his administration staff have declined a number of presents to defend the ONE Heavyweight World Championship beneath his present contract,” stated Chatri Sityodtong, CEO and Chairman of ONE Championship.
“Whereas this performs out, the present should go on in our heavyweight division, so we can be crowning an interim World Champion between prime contenders Anatoly Malykhin and Kirill Grishenko.”
Malykhin has rapidly develop into one of the damaging forces within the heavyweight division.
The Russian grappler had a flawless 2021, scoring a pair of first-round knockout victories over former ONE World Title challenger Alexandre “Bebezao” Machado and Iranian celebrity Amir Aliakbari.
Now, the charming fan-favorite seems to kick off the brand new yr by successful ONE World Title gold.
Grishenko was equally spectacular throughout his rookie yr on the worldwide stage.
The Belarusian phenom additionally earned a pair of victories in 2021, as he ripped by two unbeaten rising stars.
First, he defeated Senegalese wrestling sensation “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane through second-round TKO, after which he overwhelmed Canadian destroyer Dustin Joynson to take a unanimous determination.
These incredible showings proved that the reserved European is really an elite heavyweight and rightfully lined him up for a crack on the richest prize within the sport.
Keep tuned to ONEFC.com for extra information about ONE: ONLY THE BRAVE.
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