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Francis Ngannou is one of the most exciting and explosive fighters in the world of MMA. His incredible strength and knockout power have earned him a huge fan following. He became a superstar in the UFC, where he won the UFC heavyweight title by defeating Stipe Miocic.

Francis Ngannou was known for his exceptional striking power. With five Performance of the Night bonuses, Ngannou had an exciting impact on the UFC heavyweight division. However, he parted ways with the organization due to a contract dispute. Since then, fans have been eagerly waiting to see what his next move would be.

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Is Francis Ngannou heading to ONE Championship?

Recently, a post by Tiger Muay Thai Head Coach John Hutchinson hinted at Ngannou fighting in ONE Championship. The post featured a side-by-side image of Ngannou and interim ONE heavyweight champ Anatoly Malykhin. Hutchinson issued a strong warning against Ngannou. He stated that Ngannou should have stayed where he was, and Malykin would be his biggest challenge.

“When that little soft bum Arjan comes out of hiding. We promise it will be over very fast in a powerful blink of a eye. Making room faster than ever for the real fight to happen. @francisngannou you should of stayed where your at when you had the chance. Your about to face the biggest challenge @anmalykhin. Contract pending let’s see who’s the undisputed king is.”

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The possibility of Francis Ngannou fighting in ONE Championship is exciting for MMA fans. The organization has been growing in popularity in recent years and has attracted some of the best fighters from around the world. Ngannou‘s addition to their roster would be a major coup and could lead to some epic fights. Additionally, the potential showdown between Ngannou and Bhullar or Malykhin would be a must-see event.

The heavyweight division scenario of ONE Championship

Hutchinson’s caption also promised a fast end to Arjan Bhullar‘s reign as champion. This is significant because Arjan Bhullar is the current ONE Heavyweight World Champion. However, due to his arm surgery, he has not been able to fight for over a year.

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As a result, the interim title was introduced, which Anatoly Malykhin holds. Bhullar and Malykhin are scheduled to face each other in July, and according to Hutchinson, Malykhin will defeat Bhullar and then fight Ngannou.

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The recent post by John Hutchinson has reignited the rumors of his potential move to ONE Championship. While nothing is confirmed yet, the possibility of Ngannou fighting in the organization is exciting. It remains to be seen who he will face, but the potential matchups against Bhullar or Malykhin are sure to be thrilling.

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