FREE FULL FIGHT: John Lineker flaunts his concussive power in MMA brawl against Filipino star Stephen Loman
In Feb. 2023, Lineker suffered a disappointing defeat at the hands of Fabricio Andrade for the then-vacant ONE bantamweight MMA world title. Six months later, 'Hands of Stone' bounced back with a last-second knockout win against Kim Jae Woong, setting up a matchup against fellow top-five contender Stephen Loman.
Lineker and Loman battled in Sept. 2023 at ONE Fight Night 14. At the time, 'The Sniper' held a promotional record of 3-0, including a win against former world champion Bibiano Fernandes. 'Hands of Stone' showcased his world-class skills and defeated Loman by unanimous decision in a three-round war.
ONE re-posted Lineker's impressive performance on YouTube, which can be seen below by those who aren't geo-restricted:
Following his win against Stephen Loman, John Lineker accepted a short-notice openweight MMA matchup against Shinya Aoki at ONE 165 in Tokyo. Lineker showcased his warrior spirit by competing in the matchup but couldn't secure the result he wanted, as Aoki won by first-round submission.
Nonetheless, Lineker is still a force to be reckoned with at bantamweight. The 34-year-old remains the number-one contender in the bantamweight MMA division and has an upcoming matchup that could end up being a contender for Fight of the Year.
John Lineker looks to showcase power in first promotional Muay Thai fight
ONE 168: Denver, which goes down on Sept.6, represents the promotion's return to North America, and has the potential to be the best event of the year. In the main event, Jonathan Haggerty looks to defend his ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world title in a blockbuster matchup against ONE flyweight kickboxing king Superlek Kiatmoo9.
Earlier in the night, John Lineker has an opportunity to extend his combat sports resume with his first promotional Muay Thai fight. Lineker's opponent is the action-packed Asa Ten Pow, an American striker who has won over the fans with back-to-back third-round knockout wins against Han Zi Hao and Rambolek.
ONE 168 will take place inside the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Tickets for the North American spectacle can be found on Ticketmaster.