John Lineker News
John Lineker to face Kulabdam in Muay Thai firefight at ONE Fight Night 27
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 27, 2024
The card for ONE Fight Night 27: Tang vs. Abdullaev continues to evolve, and the latest addition is absolutely bonkers. Former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion John Lineker continues his Muay Thai journey when he meets staunch striker Kulabdam. The pair will battle on Friday, January 10, at Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium in a bantamweight tilt that will produce fireworks for as long as it lasts.
John Lineker calls out Rodtang following second Muay Thai win
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 7, 2024
John Lineker is intensifying his Muay Thai momentum by challenging Rodtang Jitmuangnon. The former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion achieved a perfect 2-0 record in “the art of eight limbs” at ONE Fight Night 25 on Prime Video last Friday, October 4. There, he demolished Alexey Balyko in the opening round.
John Lineker to battle Alexey Balyko in Muay Thai bout at ONE Fight Night 25
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 24, 2024
John Lineker has just signed up for his second assignment in Muay Thai. This is booked to happen at ONE Fight Night 25 on Prime Video. The U.S. primetime event airs live from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 4.
John Lineker savors triumphant Muay Thai debut: “I did very well”
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 17, 2024
John Lineker is giving himself a pat on the back after stepping outside of his comfort zone. The former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion ventured into Muay Thai against Asa Ten Pow at ONE 168: Denver on September 6.
ONE 165 Results: Shinya Aoki submits John Lineker in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - January 28, 2024
A lightweight fight between MMA veterans John Lineker and Shinya Aoki took place at tonight’s ONE 165 event at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. Aoki was originally slated to face former UFC fighter Sage Northcutt (12-3 MMA) at tonight’s event; however, ‘Super Sage‘ pulled out at the last minute due to corner issues, which led to Lineker stepping in.
Former MMA world champ John Lineker to face dangerous Liam Harrison under Muay Thai rules
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 23, 2023
As the clock ticks down to the beginning of 2024, combat sports fans have been chomping at the bit for one fight — John Lineker’s long-teased debut in Muay Thai. The former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion is set to duke it out against Muay Thai savant Liam Harrison at ONE Fight Night 18 on Prime Video. The event will air live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on January 12.
John Lineker unimpressed by Stephen Loman's ONE Fight Night 14 performance: "I expected more"
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 16, 2023
John Lineker has made a name for himself as a knockout artist who never fails to deliver thrilling performances. However, the former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion and current #1 contender faced #2-ranked Stephen Loman at ONE Fight Night 14 on Prime Video this past September and left the Singapore Indoor Stadium unsatisfied with the outcome.
“More dangerous” John Lineker promises to KO Stephen Loman at ONE Fight Night 14
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 29, 2023
Former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion John Lineker believes he is capable of halting second-ranked Stephen Loman’s meteoric rise. Both men are scheduled to lock horns at ONE Fight Night 14 on Prime Video. This matchup takes place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium and airs live in U.S. primetime this Friday, September 29.
John Lineker breaks down Stephen Loman ahead of ONE Fight Night 14 clash: "Loman is a tough athlete"
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 12, 2023
John Lineker foresees another wild battle when he returns to action at ONE Fight Night 14 on Prime Video this September 29. The former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion and current No. 1 contender faces No. 2-ranked Stephen Loman in a match that could determine reigning titleholder Fabricio Andrade’s next challenger.
Stephen Loman confident about potential stand-up war with John Lineker: ‘I match up with his striking well’
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 6, 2023
Stephen Loman is gearing up for a fight that could alter the trajectory of his career forever. Loman, ONE Championship’s No. 2-ranked bantamweight MMA contender, is set to face top-ranked John Lineker. The match goes down at ONE Fight Night 14 on Prime Video, which airs live in U.S. primetime on September 29.
Kevin Belingon breaks down John Lineker's dramatic victory at ONE Fight Night 13, wants rematch
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 10, 2023
In a heart-pounding clash of hard-hitting bantamweights that left MMA fans on the edge of their seats, John Lineker staged a remarkable come-from-behind victory at ONE Fight Night 13 this past Friday. Lineker, the former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion and current #1-ranked contender, had a lackluster start to the fight. However, he rallied back to shut off Kim Jae Woong’s lights with just four seconds remaining in their 151-pound catchweight MMA bout at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
John Lineker wants trilogy bout with Fabricio Andrade: "I’m here to retrieve what’s mine"
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 8, 2023
John Lineker’s eyes are locked on the ONE Bantamweight MMA World Title he used to own. After defeating Kim Jae Woong in the third round of their 151-pound catchweight MMA tilt at ONE Fight Night 13 this past Friday, the Brazilian is looking for a trilogy bout with bitter rival and reigning divisional king Fabricio Andrade.
ONE Championship Results: John Lineker KO’s Bibiano Fernandes, Thanh Le destroys Garry Tonon (Videos)
Susan Cox - March 11, 2022
In Singapore on Friday, March 11th, two ONE Championship bouts concluded with Thanh Le and John Lineker being victorious. With his featherweight title on the line Thanh Le proceeded to knock Garry Tonon out cold in under a minute. Le, will receive a $50K bonus for the finish, which you can see below:
John Lineker 'not surprised' by Demetrious Johnson's loss, open to eventual fight
Drake Riggs - November 27, 2021
For the vast majority of the time that John Lineker spent in the UFC, he found himself chasing the all-time great, Demetrious Johnson. Now, he’s chasing Johnson’s teammate. Despite Lineker being the heavier of the two with a new target in sight, “Hands of Stone” remains open to the prospect of taking on “Mighty Mouse”. Training with current ONE Championship flyweight champion Adriano Moraes, Lineker wasn’t too shocked by seeing his fellow Brazilian manage to knock out Johnson.
Bibiano Fernandes expects to finish John Lineker at ONE X to defend his belt: 'He's no champion'
Cole Shelton - October 14, 2021
Bibiano Fernandes is excited to finally make the walk to the cage once again. Fernandes hasn’t fought since October of 2019 where he submitted Kevin Belingon to defend his bantamweight title. It was his third straight fight against Belingon, where Fernandes won the final two fights. Since the win, however, COVID-19 and a contract dispute kept Fernandes out of the cage.
Video | John Lineker scores another thunderous KO at ONE on TNT 3
Harry Kettle - April 22, 2021
John Lineker scored another vicious knockout last night as he put Troy Worthen to sleep in the very first round of their ONE on TNT 3 showdown. Lineker has been part of the ONE Championship family since back in 2019 and while it may not seem like that’s the case, he’s certainly made the most of his opportunities ever since arriving on the scene.
ONE Championship results and highlights: John Lineker TKOs former champ Kevin Belingon
Tom Taylor - November 13, 2020
On Friday, ONE Championship returned to our screens with the action-packed ONE: Inside the Matrix III card from the Singapore Indoor Arena. The card was headlined by a bantamweight contender fight, as the division’s former champion Kevin Belingon took on UFC veteran John Lineker. The bout marked Belingon’s opportunity to bounce back from a loss to Bibiano Fernandes, while Lineker looked to improve to 2-0 in ONE Championship after defeating Muin Gafurov in his debut with the promotion last year.
With eyes on ONE bantamweight belt, John Lineker ready for "tough opponent" Kevin Belingon
Tom Taylor - November 10, 2020
UFC veteran John Lineker came into ONE Championship having won eight of his last ten fights, all the while building a reputation as a ruthless finisher with very heavy hands. After beating the highly-regarded Muin Gafurov in his promotional debut in October of 2019, Lineker now has the opportunity to put himself into position for a shot at the ONE bantamweight belt.