John Lineker says Asa Ten Pow has advantage having competed in Muay Thai longer: “A specialist in this area”

Former ONE bantamweight MMA world champion 'Hands of Stone' John Lineker of Brazil has no delusions heading into his ONE Championship Muay Thai debut against multi-discipline athlete 'The American Ninja' Asa Ten Pow next weekend.

Lineker is set to engage for the first time in 'the art of eight limbs', and the Brazilian star understands he may be at a skill disadvantage heading into his next fight.

Speaking to ONE Championship in a recent interview, Lineker shared his thoughts on Asa Ten Pow, and how it's going to be tough to face off with 'The American Ninja'.

'Hands of Stone' stated:

"Asa Ten Pow is a striking guy, a specialist in this area, and who is already used to fighting under the rules of Muay Thai."

'Hands of Stone' John Lineker is set to throw down with 'The American Ninja' Asa Ten Pow in a three-round bantamweight Muay Thai contest.

The two trade leather at ONE 168: Denver, which broadcasts live from the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Friday, Sept. 6.

Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and absolutely free on Amazon Prime Video. Limited tickets are still available via Ticketmaster.

John Lineker plans to shut down Asa Ten Pow's Muay Thai: "I’m going to do everything I can to neutralize his strengths"

'Hands of Stone' John Lineker knows what he has to do against 'The American Ninja' Asa Ten Pow at ONE 168: Denver next weekend.

The former bantamweight MMA king believes he needs to stick to his game and bring the fight to Ten Pow, preventing the American from getting comfortable in the Circle.

The Brazilian former ONE world champion said:

"I’m going to do everything I can to neutralize his strengths and get my game right. He’s a tough, technical and versatile guy."

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