Current number one-rated ONE bantamweight MMA contender John Lineker has earned a reputation as a knockout artist because of his remarkable power, which can put any opponent to sleep.
Recently, ONE Championship has put the spotlight on Lineker through an Instagram post that featured his highlight-reel finishes under the promotion, and they wrote its caption with:
"They call him "Hands of Stone" for a reason 💪 How will John Lineker's Muay Thai debut play out at ONE 168: Denver? @johnlinekermma"
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The post headlined the 'Hands of Stone' victories over Bibiano Fernandes, Troy Worthen, Kevin Belingon, and Kim Jae Woong. Apart from these stoppage wins, Lineker also holds decision triumphs over Muin Gafurov and Stephen Loman.
Fans, especially users @mariana.antunes.5832, @zenipxsesh, @dorionowens39, and @devonmalcolm69, were in awe of this atomic power of the Brazilian MMA star, as they sent their adoration to him through their comments:
"damn... what a savage aggressor 🔥🔥🔥"
"it's like everytime he connects it's a concussion"
"Perfect strike 🔥🔥🔥"
"Stayed hit that punch landed flush.🙏🏽👊🏽"
John Lineker eager to finish Asa Ten Pow in their Muay Thai clash at ONE 168: Denver
Lineker is now looking forward to his Muay Thai debut on Sept. 6. against Asa Ten Pow at the Ball Arena in Colorado as part of the stacked ONE 168: Denver card. It will be his inaugural Muay Thai fight in ONE Championship.
Ahead of that exciting matchup against the American slugger, the American Top Team athlete voiced his desire to get the finish against the Florida Kickboxing Academy representative in his most recent interview with ONE Championship. He stated:
"I always look for the knockout, and it certainly won't be any different this time. I'm going to look for the knockout all the time, round by round, and I hope I can do it."
ONE 168: Denver will take place at the Ball Arena in Colorado during the U.S. primetime on Sept. 6. Tickets for the event are available on Ticketmaster.