"I've been fighting since I was 12 years old" - John Lineker says experience will be his edge in potential clash with Rodtang

Former ONE bantamweight MMA world champion John Lineker successfully transitioned to the sport of Muay Thai in 2024. In his pursuit of greatness in his new discipline, 'Hands of Stone' thinks he has a specific advantage in a potential clash with Thai megastar Rodtang Jitmuangnon.

Lineker shared the following in an interview with the world's largest martial arts promotion:

"I know how good he is. He's a great professional, a great fighter, but I know how to do it too. I've been fighting since I was 12 years old, and I've always gotten into the ring to beat my opponents. And with Rodtang, it would be no different."

The Brazilian striker getting into the circle with the former flyweight Muay Thai king under Muay Thai rules has the potential to become one of the best fights that ONE has ever held.

As a competitor in 'The Art of Eight Limbs', Lineker has posted two straight knockout victories at the expense of Asa Ten Pow and Alexey Balyko in September and October of last year, respectively.

But before he dreams of fighting 'The Iron Man', Lineker will first need to overcome Thai knockout artist Kulabdam Sor Jor Piek Uthai at ONE Fight Night 27 on Friday, Jan. 10.

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John Lineker eyeing to fight for Muay Thai gold with win over Kulabdam

John Lineker is confident he will earn an opportunity to fight for a ONE Muay Thai world championship with a spectacular win over Kulabdam inside the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

Speaking recently with ONE, Lineker mentioned:

"Who knows, maybe I'll try my hand at a title fight in Muay Thai? Of course, everything will depend on my next fight, but I have it in my mind to get a possible title shot in Muay Thai."

ONE Fight Night 27 will air live and free to all Prime Video subscribers in the United States and Canada.