WATCH: Brazilian menace John Lineker’s collection of soul-crushing knockout finishes in ONE Championship

John Lineker has carved out a legacy in ONE Championship as a dreaded wrecking machine, leaving a trail of opponents battered and beaten in his wake.

Since directing his career path to ONE in 2019, the former ONE bantamweight MMA world champion has exhibited his penchant for devastating knockouts, becoming a fan favorite and a nightmare for those who dare to share the Circle with him.

Check out the carousel of John Lineker’s knockout victories posted by ONE on Instagram:

Among his victims is fellow former ONE bantamweight MMA world champion Kevin Belingon, who fell prey to Lineker’s trademark power in Nov. 2020

In his second appearance under the promotion’s banner, the Brazilian unleashed a barrage of uppercuts to score a second-round stoppage, folding Belingon like a house of cards.

Lineker’s onslaught continued in April 2021 when he dismantled Troy Worthen, punching his ticket to a date with Bibiano Fernandes for the divisional crown.

The two compatriots finally clashed in March 2022, where Lineker’s signature left hook sealed the deal, rendering Fernandes motionless in the second round to claim 26 pounds of gold.

Though his reign as champion was brief, his ability to electrify the crowd remained unmatched. In Aug. 2023, he delivered a dramatic come-from-behind demolition of Kim Jae Woong, reaffirming his status as a one-punch finisher.

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John Lineker enjoys win streak in Muay Thai

More recently, John Lineker proved his striking prowess isn’t confined to the sport of MMA.

Transitioning seamlessly into Muay Thai, he demolished American striker Asa Ten Pow with a second-round TKO at ONE 168: Denver this past September. Just weeks later, he followed it up with a quick finish of Alexey Balyko at ONE Fight Night 25.

Now riding a wave of momentum in the 'art of eight limbs,' Lineker is set to test his mettle against Thailand's Kulabdam Sor Jor Piek Uthai at ONE Fight Night 27 on Jan. 10, 2025.