Former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion has spent the past year cementing himself as a multi-sport warrior, bringing his all-action style of combat to Muay Thai and kickboxing with remarkable success.
"Hands of Stone" has fought the best of the best in three different combat sports.
Former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion has spent the past year cementing himself as a multi-sport warrior, bringing his all-action style of combat to Muay Thai and kickboxing with remarkable success.
Long regarded as one of MMA바카라s most powerful pound-for-pound punchers, the Brazilian superstar has embraced the unique opportunities afforded to him in ONE Championship.
Since losing his MMA crown to back in 2023, Lineker has found new life as a world-class striker.
He first scored consecutive highlight-reel knockouts against elite opposition in 바카라the art of eight limbs바카라 before dropping thrilling and closely contested decisions to decorated Thai star and former ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion .
That willingness to venture out of his comfort zone has kept him active and showcased his uncommon versatility as a martial artist.
Lineker recently spoke to about his journey into the striking arts and how this multi-sport approach has been a career-changer:
바카라I think it바카라s really interesting what ONE does, allowing athletes to compete in other sports within the organization. This has benefited me a lot, both in terms of earning money and staying active.
바카라I think this is an important factor, and I hope ONE continues to give these opportunities to the organization바카라s athletes. I can only thank and congratulate ONE for these opportunities.바카라
The 34-year-old thinks that while it might not be for everyone, more fighters should follow his lead.
Each athlete should assess his or her own situation, he said. But for him, competing in Muay Thai and kickboxing has been something he바카라s eager to tackle:
바카라It바카라s hard to talk about other athletes because everyone has their own way of thinking. It would be great if other athletes tested themselves in other sports, but everyone knows what바카라s best for them.
바카라I바카라m a guy who likes these challenges, but I can바카라t speak for others. But it would be really cool to see other athletes trying out other sports within ONE.바카라
Lineker joins other ONE superstars like former three-sport queen , current submission grappling titleholder , and former lightweight MMA king as ONE competitors who have found success across multiple disciplines.
However, he also warns other fighters to properly prepare themselves before making the leap into unfamiliar territory:
바카라I think athletes need to prepare a lot. Just because they fight MMA, doesn바카라t mean they바카라ll be ready to fight Muay Thai or kickboxing. The same goes for striking athletes who want to have a super-fight in MMA.
바카라The first step is for the guy to know where he is in his career and whether it바카라s really worth it for him to try out another sport. Then, he needs to prepare specifically for the sport he바카라s going to fight in. That바카라s the advice I give.바카라
After going toe-to-toe with the planet바카라s best fighters across multiple disciplines, John Lineker holds a unique perspective on the overall level of talent within ONE.
His foray into professional striking has given him firsthand experience against the best of the best:
바카라Having fought in Muay Thai and kickboxing helped me see that ONE has great athletes. Of course, there are other great athletes in other organizations, but ONE certainly brings together some of the best athletes in the world.바카라
For now, 바카라Hands of Stone바카라 is and another crack at current ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion Fabricio Andrade.
With that said, he also has his sights set on a potential dream matchup that would excite fans worldwide 바카라Β a clash between two of the world바카라s most aggressive, crowd-pleasing fighters.
Lineker바카라s ideal opponent, he said, is none other than Muay Thai megastar :
바카라I definitely still want to fight Rodtang, mainly because his fighting style is very similar to mine. He바카라s a very aggressive guy. He likes to go forward and trade blows. The fans would definitely love to see that fight. Who knows, maybe one day that fight will happen. It would be very interesting.바카라