“Fights like he has rabies” - Fans get absurd watching John Lineker’s display of sheer brutality in ONE Championship

Brazilian MMA star John Lineker has been a constant wrecking machine since joining ONE Championship in 2019, essaying a number of heart-stopping performances with his sheer brutality.

The promotion recently celebrated 'Hands of Stone,' posting on its official YouTube channel highlights of his explosive performances for fans to relive ahead of his scheduled return to action this week.

Featured were his second-round knockout of longtime bantamweight king Bibiano Fernandes in March 2022 to become the new king of the division as well as his spectacular tearing down of Kim Jae Woong, Asa Ten Pow, Alexey Balyko and Kevin Belingon.

Also part of the highlights was Lineker's vicious outing in his decision victory over Stephen Loman.

Check out the post below:

Fans shared varying takes on Lineker's performances, with some bordering on the absurd. Below are what some of them wrote in the comments section.

"Like a wise man once said "this guy fights likes he has rabies. Lineker rocks," one fan said.

Dog-like aggression

"Lineker has the most deadly combo: hard jaw, heavy hand," another chimed in.

Below are screenshots of what others had to say:

Ferocious fighter

John Lineker has had 10 fights to date in ONE Championship, compiling an 8-2 record. His journey has also seen him compete not only in his traditional lane of MMA but also in Muay Thai, where he has impressed with two scintillating KO victories.

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John Lineker vows to bring the bang at ONE Fight Night 27

His trademark explosiveness and ferocity are what John Lineker looks to bring when he returns to action at ONE Fight Night 27 on Jan. 10 in Thailand against Kulabdam Sor Jor Piek Uthai.

The 34-year-old American Top Team standout will make his trade straight Muay Thai match at the event happening at the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok and airing live and for free at U.S. primetime to North American fans with an active Amazon Prime Video subscription.

In an interview with the promotion, John Lineker said he is expecting a tough fight against 'Left Meteorite' but he vowed to go all-out and give fans an exciting performance.

He said:

"He will certainly be a very tough opponent, but I am very excited to be able to share the ring with an opponent of this caliber. It will be very exciting to have this fight."

Lineker is coming off back-to-back KO Muay Thai wins heading into ONE Fight Night 27, the last one an opening-round stoppage of Russian Alexey Balyko in October. Kulabdam, meanwhile, halted a two-fight slide in his previous match, knocking out Suablack Tor Pran49 in the first round of their September match.