“I don't know much about him” - John Lineker admits he did not scout Alexey Balyko ahead of their ONE Fight Night 25 collision

Former ONE bantamweight MMA world champion and new Muay Thai fighter 'Hands of Stone' John Lineker of Brazil is going into his next fight the way he always does -- without a care in the world for his opponent and guns blazing.

Lineker will look to bank on his dynamite fists once again when he takes on Muay Thai fighter Alexey Balyko tomorrow night, and it's going to be a doozy.

Speaking to ONE Championship in a recent interview, Lineker admits he doesn't know too much about Balyko, but that it also won't matter.

'Hands of Stone' said:

"To be honest, I don't really follow Muay Thai fights. I've always followed MMA fights more, especially the fights in my division because I'm always analyzing my future opponents. So, I confess that I didn't follow this fight and I also confess that I don't know much about him."

Lineker made his debut in the 'art of eight limbs' in the world's largest martial arts organization at ONE 168: Denver last month. He needed just under two rounds to dispatch striking specialist 'The American Ninja' Asa Ten Pow by knockout.

Catch John Lineker as he returns to Muay Thai in ONE Championship against another dangerous adversary.

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John Lineker to face Alexey Balyko in second Muay Thai fight in ONE at ONE Fight Night 25 on Prime Video

'Hands of Stone' John Lineker will make his way back to Muay Thai to take on hard-hitting Alexey Balyko in a three-round bout.

The two lock horns at ONE Fight Night 25: Nicolas vs. Eersel II on Prime Video, which broadcasts live from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, October 4.

Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and absolutely free with an active Amazon Prime Video subscription.

Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event during fight week.