Fabricio Andrade won’t hesitate to submit John Lineker if the opportunity presents itself

'Wonder Boy' Fabricio Andrade will be looking to use his sharp striking skills to finish 'Hands of Stone' John Lineker by way of knockout. However, if the opportunity arises, the 25-year-old Brazilian is happy to win the match via submission.

In an interview with Nicolas Atkin of SCMP MMA, Andrade discussed the main event battle. 'Wonder Boy' explained:

"Yeah yeah, it’s always there you know. If he makes a mistake I’m gonna submit him. There's always that but I want to knock him out."

At ONE Fight Night 7 on Prime Video, Andrade and John Lineker will battle for the ONE bantamweight world championship. Live on February 24, all the action on this Friday's card will be broadcast live and for free on Prime Video for all Amazon subscribers across North America.

Watch the full interview below:

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'Wonder Boy' Fabricio Andrade left soccer to pursue MMA

The 25-year-old Brazilian striker Fabricio Andrade felt a true passion when he was introduced to the sport of MMA. When he was younger, 'Wonder Boy' was heading toward a career in soccer but decided to leave it all behind.

While speaking in an interview with ONE Championship, Andrade explained:

"I gave up soccer the next day and started to dedicate myself only to fighting. From that day, I felt something different, I knew this was what I had to do. I started to get good at it, everyone praised me, and it motivated me every day."

Since changing his vocation to combat sports fighter, he has been on the precipice of earning a world championship on the global stage. In the headlining fight at ONE Fight Night 7, Fabricio Andrade will look to earn the ONE bantamweight crown when he defeats John Lineker.

Both Brazilian strikers will be aiming for a knockout finish in the ONE circle. The two strikers have won the majority of their matches by way of knockout finish. John Lineker spoke in an interview with SCMP MMA, and declared:

“Certainly they’re gonna see a very good fight, a very big show, they’re gonna see John Lineker going for the knockout, very aggressive as always.”