“I am the champion” - Anatoly Malykhin visualizes the outcome of his matchup with Arjan Bhullar

Anatoly Malykhin, Arjan Bhullar | Image courtesy of ONE
Anatoly Malykhin (left), Arjan Bhullar (right) | Images courtesy of ONE

Interim ONE heavyweight and reigning ONE light heavyweight world champion Anatoly Malykhin has a date with destiny at ONE Fight Night 8 on Prime Video. The heavy-handed 'Sladkiy' will finally have the opportunity to dance with his rival, reigning ONE heavyweight world champion Arjan 'Singh' Bhullar, in a massive world title unification bout.

The undefeated Russian's bloody path to the top was riddled with the bodies of fighters not making it past the second round. That's right. Not only does Anatoly Malykhin have a 12-0 pro record, he also has a 100% finishing rate.

Come March 24, he intends to keep his spotless record intact as he locks horns with perhaps his toughest challenge to date. Still, Malykhin is oozing with confidence.

In a short video uploaded by his Tiger Muay Thai boxing coach John Hutchinson, we see Malykhin visualize the outcome of his March 24 bout:

"Who’s the camp .. I’m the camp @anmalykhin …🥇🏆🏆🏆👑"

While we don't want to put too much meaning behind the content of this video as all fighters will say the same thing, that final move might be ominous. Imagine if Anatoly Malykhin manages to knock out Bhullar with a flying knee. If that happens, mark our words, this video will break the internet.


Anatoly Malykhin and Arjan Bhullar headline a stacked ONE Fight Night 8 card

The much-awaited bout between Anatoly Malykhin and Arjan Bhullar in the main event of ONE Fight Night 8 won't be the only champion vs. champion match of the evening. It won't be the only world title unification bout on the card either. The March 24 event will have a total of three world title bouts, contested in three different martial arts.

Aside from the Malykhin-Bhullar headlining attraction, we'll be treated to a ONE atomweight Muay Thai world title unification bout. Divisional world titleholder Allycia Hellen-Rodrigues and interim world champ Janet Todd will battle for undisputed status.

In the co-main event spot, ONE flyweight kickboxing world champion Superlek Kiatmoo9 will defend his throne against long-time ONE flyweight Muay Thai kingpin, Rodtang Jitmuangnon. The bout will be Rodtang's first attempt at becoming a multi-sport world champion in ONE Championship.

Apart from the world title triple-header, ONE Fight Night 8 will also showcase some amazing talent from ONE's pool of lethal assassins. You have Danial Williams, Itsuki Hirata, Ham Seo Hee, Alex Silva, and most notably, ONE flyweight submission grappling world champ Mikey Musumeci's sister, multi-time BJJ world champ Tammi Musumeci. Tammi will be making her ONE debut.

Fans in North America can catch ONE Fight Night 8 on US primetime on March 24 live and for free on Prime Video with an Amazon subscription.

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