“I don’t believe that’s the fight he wants” - Fabricio Andrade urges rival John Lineker to stay in Muay Thai

Fabricio Andrade thinks John Lineker would be best served to keep fighting in Muay Thai.

After making a name for himself in the world of mixed martial arts and capturing the ONE bantamweight MMA world championship, 'Hands of Stone' has found success competing in the art of eight limbs. Making his debut in the sport at ONE 168: Denver, Lineker scored a vicious second-round KO against Asa Ten Pow.

Less than a month later, he returned to action at ONE Fight Night 25 for a Muay Thai clash with Russian standout Alexey Balyko. This time around, Lineker needed less than half a round to add another highlight to his resume.

Despite his success in Muay Thai, Lineker has made it clear that he wants to venture back to MMA for a trilogy bout with the current bantamweight king, Fabricio Andrade.

Speaking with Sportskeeda MMA, 'Wonder Boy' isn't convinced Lineker wants that smoke again.

"I think he said he wants the fight," Andrade said. "But I don’t believe that’s the fight he wants. Every fight he’s had after me has been easy fights for him."

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Fabricio Andrade defends his bantamweight title in rematch against Kwon Won Il at ONE 170

While a third meeting with John Lineker is certainly on the table, Fabricio Andrade has bigger things to worry about right now — like his upcoming title tilt with streaking South Korean standout Kwon Won Il.

Emanating from Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, ONE Championship will deliver another epic night of action with ONE 170, a card set to feature Andrade's first defense of the ONE bantamweight MMA world championship. 'Wonder Boy' will put his 26 pounds of gold on the line against Kwon in a rematch more than two years in the making.

First meeting at ONE 158, Andrade scored a vicious 62-second body-kick KO against 'Pretty Boy' to earn his first title opportunity.

Will Andrade go two-up on Kwon, or will the South Korean even the series and claim his first ONE world title in The Land of Smiles?

Fans in the United States and Canada can watch ONE 170: Tawanchai vs. Superbon II will air live on Amazon Prime Video on Friday, January 24 in U.S. primetime.