WATCH: Former bantamweight MMA king John Lineker swings for the fences in KO of Asa Ten Pow at ONE 168

Brazilian MMA star John Lineker successfully entered the world of Muay Thai with a stunning beatdown of America's Asa Ten Pow at ONE 168: Denver last Friday, Sept. 6, inside the Ball Arena.

In the closing moments of the second round, Lineker threw a fully loaded right hand that dropped 'The American Ninja', who, despite his best efforts, could not respond to the 10-count.

Watch John Lineker's masterful knockout at ONE 168: Denver below, as shared by ONE on Instagram:

It was a much-needed return to form for 'Hands of Stone', as his submission defeat to former ONE lightweight MMA world champion Shinya Aoki this past January had fans wondering whether he still had his killer instinct. The American Top Team star proved it was intact as he battered Ten Pow throughout their bantamweight Muay Thai battle at ONE 168: Denver.

The former ONE bantamweight MMA world champion's stellar finish earned him a $50,000 performance bonus from ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong.

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John Lineker raring to have more striking bouts in his future

John Lineker believes he has found a new home in the bantamweight Muay Thai division after earning six victories in nine MMA fights, including four finishes, under the ONE banner.

During the post-fight interview with ONE fighter-turned-commentator Mitch Chilson, Lineker called his shot to compete in more striking bouts, saying:

"I want to say thank you to ONE, honestly, thanks to everybody here, I proved my name. 'Hands of Stone' and Chatri, put me to fight in [boxing]. I want to box."

Fans in the United States and Canada with an active Prime Video subscription can rewatch ONE 168: Denver via the full fight replay.