John Lineker News
John Lineker promises to stop Hiroki Akimoto at ONE 172
BJPENN.COM Staff - February 26, 2025
Former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion John Lineker has completed many side quests in ONE Championship. His latest venture takes him into the bantamweight kickboxing world, where he’ll meet former division champ Hiroki Akimoto. This happens at ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang on Sunday, March 23, inside Japan’s Saitama Super Arena.
John Lineker preparing for "test of fire" versus Kulabdam at ONE Fight Night 27
BJPENN.COM Staff - January 15, 2025
Former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion John Lineker has done it all in the sport. But fresh challenges continue to await him in the art of Muay Thai. “Hands of Stone” meets revered knockout artist Kulabdam in a bantamweight Muay Thai banger at ONE Fight Night 27: Tang vs. Abdullaev, this Friday, January 10, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
John Lineker excited to meet Kulabdam in “test of fire” at ONE Fight Night 27
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 10, 2024
There’s nothing former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion John Lineker loves more than to land a one-punch knockout on his opponent. He’s done it time and again across his MMA career. And he’s kept that reputation alive and well into his Muay Thai chapter. But at ONE Fight Night 27: Tang vs. Abdullaev, the Brazilian slugger meets Kulabdam in bantamweight Muay Thai on Friday, January 10, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
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 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.
John Lineker revs up anticipation for Muay Thai debut: “I always look for the knockout”
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 3, 2024
John Lineker guarantees to bring the same brand of excitement he’s known for to his Muay Thai debut. The former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion will trade strikes with Asa Ten Pow at ONE 168: Denver. This event takes place at Ball Arena on Friday, 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.
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.
Stephen Loman gets vote of confidence from former teammate in bout against John Lineker
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 27, 2023
Stephen Loman and John Lineker will clash in a battle that could have major implications for the future of ONE Championship’s bantamweight MMA division. Both men collide at ONE Fight Night 14 on Prime Video, which airs live in U.S. primetime from the Singapore Indoor Stadium on 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.
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.
John Lineker looks to crash World Title picture at ONE Fight Night 13
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 2, 2023
The next chapter of John Lineker’s ONE Championship tenure could be off to a frantic start at ONE Fight Night 13: Allazov vs. Grigorian on Prime Video. This Friday night, August 4, the former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion meets former top-five featherweight contender Kim Jae Woong in a bantamweight clash in Bangkok, Thailand.
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:
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.