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Former bantamweight champion John Lineker is excited by the prospect of competing in Brazil on a ONE Championship card.
ONE inked a multi-year broadcast deal with Globo's Combate in Brazil last October. The promotion also plans on hosting an event in the country in the near future.
ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong is intent on expanding into other nations, which is evident in the promotion’s North American debut at ONE Fight Night 10 on Prime Video in May.
Meanwhile, bantamweight contender and Brazilian-born John Lineker would love to showcase his skills in front of his home nation. He told Sportskeeda MMA:
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"Fighting in an international event in Brazil is crazy, a totally different energy. I already had the opportunity to fight in the UFC in Brazil and the crowd is crazy. The energy that Brazilians send us is incredible! If ONE goes to Brazil, I definitely want to be on the card and be able to relive that emotion."
'Hands of Stone' is currently scheduled to face fellow top contender Fabricio Andrade for the vacant bantamweight strap at ONE Fight Night 7 on Prime Video.
Make sure to tune in to ONE Fight Night 7 on February 24 to watch John Lineker face Fabricio Andrade for the vacant bantamweight world title live from the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
The event is live and free on Prime Video for Amazon subscribers across North America.
John Lineker notices the rapid rise of Stephen Loman
The ONE Championship bantamweight division is packed with talent. In particular, the No. 3-ranked Stephen Loman is proving to be a force.
John Lineker has even noticed the Filipino's immense talent, telling Sportskeeda MMA:
"It was a very tough fight, both fighters gave themselves a lot in the fight. Stephen Loman is certainly a future challenger for the title. I almost fought him, but he got Covid and ended up changing my opponent. But he's definitely a contender for the title."
Loman is 3-0 inside the circle, with wins over Yusup Saadulaev, Shoko Sato, and former longtime champ Bibiano Fernandes in his last outing.
Both Lineker and Andrade have named 'The Sniper' as a possible next opponent if they secure the vacant title at ONE Fight Night 7.
Watch the three-round brawl between Stephen Loman and Bibiano Fernandes:
