“I think these boys have to fight” - Bibiano Fernandes says there is unfinished business between Fabricio Andrade and John Lineker

Bibiano Fernandes recently explained that 'Wonder Boy' Fabricio Andrade and 'Hands of Stone' John Lineker must finish their fight for the ONE bantamweight world championship.

Andrade and Lineker went to war for the bantamweight throne last month. It was a back-and-forth, closely fought contest. The exciting fight ended with an accidental foul due to a groin strike and Lineker was unable to continue. It was officially declared as a no contest.

Former ONE bantamweight world champion Bibiano Fernandes said that the two fighters must finish their battle. While speaking to The MMA Superfan, Brazil's Fernandes explained:

"I believe ONE Championship is going to make the second fight happen. I think there will be a rematch soon. I think everybody wants to watch that fight. I think these boys have to fight [again]. That’s my opinion. Some business has to finish there between both of them."

Catch the full interview below:

'The Flash' holds the record for most world title defenses in ONE Championship history with nine. His second reign at the top of the division ended when he was stopped by 'Hands of Stone' earlier this year. Upcoming at ONE on Prime Video 4, the Brazilian Fernandes will look to get back in the win column.

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Bibiano Fernandes discusses his ONE 163 battle

'The Flash' Bibiano Fernandes is expecting a challenging battle at ONE on Prime Video 4 as he faces off with the dangerous Filipino fighter 'The Sniper' Stephen Loman at the November 18 event on US primetime. The event will be broadcast live and for free on Prime Video for all Amazon subscribers across North America.

Fernandes spoke with ONE Championship ahead of his match, beaming with confidence that he can get the job done:

“On the day of the fight, I will be ready to face him. He’s a good athlete, and he can even beat me, but I’ll tell you something: He won’t win easily. I will be a war.”

The former ONE bantamweight world champion added:

“Stephen Loman is a great athlete. He’s in great physical shape, he’s a fighter who hits and moves all the time. He kicks a lot, throws overhands with his left hand, and moves a lot in the cage. He’s an excellent fighter."

The two top-ranked fighters will each need a crucial win to keep their place in the competitive bantamweight division. Only one fighter can walk away victorious at ONE on Prime Video 4.