Report: Arjan Bhullar Facing Adam Wieczorek At April UFC Event
A heavyweight division attraction could be coming to a yet to be announced April UFC event as Arjan Bhullar faces Adam Wieczorek.
Bhullar made the announcement himself via Twitter:
IT'S TIME!!!!!!
Opponent: Adam Wieczorek (Poland)
Date: April 14
City and Venue: Announcement ComingLet's Go!#teambhullar #TheOne #onebillionstrong #warpath pic.twitter.com/IVMMPa7ki4
— Arjan Singh Bhullar (@TheOneASB) January 8, 2018
Bhullar (7-0-0) has already competed once under the UFC banner, defeating Luis Henrique by unanimous decision at UFC 215. Bhullar is also a former Battlefield Fight League Heavyweight Champion, defeating Ryan Pokryfky in 2016 to take the title home. Bhullar also went undefeated as an amateur fighter, defeating Josh Morgan by decision at BFL 32 in 2014.
Wieczorek (9-1-0) is currently undefeated under the UFC banner, having defeated Anthony Hamilton by decision at UFC Fight Night Sydney. Wieczorek does enter the bout on the strength of an eight fight winning streak and his lone loss came to fellow UFC fighter Marcin Tybura. Wieczorek hasn’t suffered a defeat in over six years, but the competitor also took a three year break from competition after the aforementioned Tybura loss.
The yet to be announced UFC event is set for Saturday, April 14 from a location to be announced with a main event to be announced. Fightful is providing live coverage of the event, with broadcast plans yet to be announced.