Former ONE bantamweight MMA world champion John Lineker never shies away from standing toe-to-toe with any opponent. Filipino star Stephen Loman happily traded leather with the Brazilian slugger in September 2023.
Loman tried his best to take down 'Hands of Stone' throughout the bout, but 'The Sniper' was instead rewarded with hard punches. Lineker ultimately emerged as the winner via unanimous decision.
Watch the bantamweight MMA stars trade leather below, which ONE posted on YouTube:
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After ending Loman's three-fight winning streak, Lineker stepped in on short notice to face former ONE lightweight MMA world champion Shinya Aoki at ONE 165 this past January in an openweight MMA bout. Despite Lineker's best efforts to overwhelm 'Tobikan Judan', Aoki cinched in a rear-naked choke midway through the first round.
The American Top Team star successfully joined the ONE bantamweight Muay Thai ranks at ONE 168: Denver on September 6 inside the Ball Arena with a stunning second-round knockout of Asa Ten Pow.
John Lineker to compete in Muay Thai again at ONE Fight Night 25
John Lineker's next foray inside the circle will see him face Alexey Balyko under bantamweight Muay Thai rules at ONE Fight Night 25 on October 4, inside the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Balyko is a dangerous test for Lineker's hopes of potentially challenging for the 145-pound Muay Thai world championship since the Tiger Muay Thai star also possesses knockout power in his hands — just like Lineker.
The Russian standout has two knockout finishes in three wins under the ONE banner, which featured a one-shot knockout of Irish star Stefan Korodi this past July.
ONE Fight Night 25 will air live and free to all Prime Video subscribers in the United States and Canada.