“I was able to enjoy everything” - John Lineker thankful for raising daughter, burgeoning ONE career in 2024

Hard-hitting Brazilian veteran and former ONE bantamweight MMA world champion 'Hands of Stone' John Lineker is having the time of his life in ONE Championship, where he has entered a new chapter of his martial arts career.

The 34-year-old American Top Team proponent was thankful for being able to play the role of father to his daughter, and finding unexpected success in 'the art of eight limbs'.

He told ONE Championship in a recent interview:

"What made my year so good in 2024 is being with my family, being able to see my daughter grow and develop, and that is wonderful to me. Being able to see her developing and learning things every day is priceless. So, I think that was the main thing. I was able to enjoy everything that I have been receiving from God in my work."

Lineker made his ONE Championship Muay Thai debut against the United States' 'The American Ninja' Asa Ten Pow in September, and then followed it up with a win over dangerous Russian Alexey Balyko in October.

Both wins came via impressive knockout, in typical John Lineker fashion.

John Lineker returns to Muay Thai to face toughest test yet in Kulabdam Sor Jor Piek Uthai at ONE Fight Night 27

'Hands of Stone' John Lineker faces his toughest assignment yet in Muay Thai when he takes on Thai icon 'Left Meteorite' Kulabdam Sor Jor Piek Uthai.

The two lock horns at ONE Fight Night 27: Tang vs. Abdullaev on Prime Video, which broadcasts live in U.S. primetime from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, January 10.

Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and absolutely free on Amazon Prime Video. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event as it happens.