John Lineker vs. Fabricio Andrade was a extremely anticipated match-up for ONE on Prime Video 3 and it delivered on all of its hype whereas the battle lasted.
Regardless of coming to an unlucky finish when the battle was stopped because of an unintentional unlawful knee, the two-and-a-half rounds that performed out made up for the no-contest end result.
Fabricio Andrade rose to the event and had the higher of the competition whereas it lasted, standing toe-to-toe with the ferocious Lineker. After their battle, ‘Palms of Stone’ praised his opponent in an interview with ONE Championship:
“I knew that Fabricio was a really powerful man. I at all times stated he was very gifted in my interview, so I anticipated a troublesome battle. I could not discover myself firstly of the battle, however I did not count on something totally different than a battle towards him.”
Lineker was compelled to grapple with Andrade to recuperate after he was harm within the first spherical, however later continued to headhunt ‘Surprise Boy’.
Fabricio Andrade’s long-range putting allowed him to threaten Lineker’s relentless type, and because the former world champion tried to shut the space within the third spherical, Andrade harm him with a knee to the physique.
The follow-up shot, which can have completed the battle, landed low to the groin of Lineker. After a interval of restoration following the strike, it was clear that he might not proceed the battle.
Followers react to Fabricio Andrade-John Lineker’s controversial battle ending at ONE on Prime Video 3
Fabricio Andrade vs. John Lineker delivered on its promise of being a deal with for the followers proper up till its controversial end.
After two-and-a-half rounds of probably fight-ending blows being traded, Andrade caught Lineker with an unintentional unlawful knee that landed slightly below Lineker’s belt line.
After a five-minute restoration interval, Lineker stated he couldn’t proceed the battle and after he had missed weight going into ONE on Prime Video 3, the title now lies vacant.
With no ONE bantamweight champion and no conclusive winner, followers took to Instagram and Twitter to vent their frustrations and name for a rematch between the previous champion and Fabricio Andrade:
“Lineker obtained fortunate there. As a result of he’s ineligible to win because of not making the burden. Plus he is been outboxed by Fabricio. We would like a rematchhhh instantly!!!! 🔥”
“The knee was unlawful however Lineker knew he was shedding and knew it was near him getting both KOd or TKOd. I feel he took the straightforward approach out right here. Man ought to have been a warrior and never acted out. It is Sterling/Yan another time.”
“Fabricio received the battle! That’s BS first knee was so highly effective and second one nearly everybody might again and recuperate however John didn’t recovered from first knee and used second one as a excuse! He knew he misplaced a battle!”
