John Lineker interested in openweight MMA world grand prix

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ONE bantamweight John Lineker is gearing up for his world title fight at ONE Fight Night 7 on Prime Video. Ahead of it, he's claimed to be interested in competing in a variation of an openweight MMA world grand prix at some point in the future.

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ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong recently announced the ONE Openweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix that's set to take place later in 2023. If the promotion hosts a similar tournament for MMA, expect John Lineker to take part.

He told Sportskeeda MMA:

"If ONE did an MMA GP with a million dollar prize pool, I would be in for sure. But with a weight limit, because fighting a giant, I would definitely get crushed [laughs]. But it would be interesting to have a GP like that in MMA as well. It would be nice."
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For now, 'Hands of Stone' is focused on reacquiring his bantamweight world title. He and fellow top contender Fabricio Andrade are slated to rematch for the vacant strap.

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Be sure to watch ONE Fight Night 7 on February 24 to see John Lineker square off with Fabricio Andrade for the vacant bantamweight world title, live from the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

The entire event is live and free for viewers in North America via Prime Video.


John Lineker says he was very popular with American fans

Prior to joining ONE in 2019, Lineker carved out a successful career in North America. The Brazilian amassed a 12-4 record with seven stoppage victories during his run in the UFC, making him a fan favorite.

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He told Sportskeeda MMA:

“In the US, I was very popular with American fans because of my fighting style. Having the chance to fight again in the USA will be a great joy. I was always very well-received, and they cheered a lot for me. Having that chance again will be a great joy.”

American fans would surely love to see 'Hands of Stone' compete on ONE's first-ever card in the United States. The historic ONE Fight Night 10 on Prime Video in May will serve as the promotion's North American debut.

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Dozens of fighters are yearning for a slot on the card, which is scheduled to be headlined by world-class flyweights Demetrious Johnson and Adriano Moraes.

Check out John Lineker's top-five finishes from his UFC days below:

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