John Lineker will put on the four-ounce gloves for ONE 168: Denver. However, he will not be competing in MMA.
Instead, “Hands of Stone” will get a chance to see if his power can match the technique of a bantamweight Muay Thai specialist. Lineker will challenge Asa Ten Pow in a three-round bout inside the Ball Arena in downtown Denver when ONE Championship returns to Colorado on Friday, September 6.
The former ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion has always been known for his huge knockout power. Proving that ability against one of the best pure strikers in the world will be an interesting test for the Brazilian.
Ten Pow is not entering without momentum. The Florida native has won back-to-back matches on the global stage by KO/TKO and is hoping to make even more impact by ousting Lineker in an emphatic fashion.
This will be “The American Ninja’s” biggest bout to date, given Lineker’s incredible history and recognition.
The styles of both men should instantly make this a dark horse for Fight of the Night. It will be an explosive battle as each man seeks the KO blow in the Mile High City.
The latest addition to the ONE 168 card proves it should be one of the biggest and best events of the year. The lineup of action is pure excitement from top-to-bottom.
ONE 168: Denver airs live on Prime Video on Friday, September 6, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.