Stephen Loman stays focused ahead of Lineker showdown
BAGUIO CITY — Even with his seniors leaving Team Lakay, Stephen Loman remains in high morale as he gear’s up against former world champion John Lineker in their bantamweight showdown in One Championship One Fight Night 14 on Sept. 29 in Singapore.
Mr. Loman has been in rogorous training with Team Lakay for the past months where he was anticipating a title showdown with Fabricio Andrade.
It will be no surprise if Mr. Loman hurdles Mr. Linecker, a known knock-out artist with 18 of his 36 bouts coming via stoppage while having 10 defeats.
Mr. Loman said Team Lakay has been crafting a game plan that would counter Lineker’s punching abilities.
“We have to mixed it up against Mr. Lineker. When it comes to ground game thats my advantage but we can also mix it up sa striking,” added Mr. Loman who currently holds a record of 16–2 win-loss card and is currently undefeated in his last 11 bouts since falling to Rex De Lara in 2016.
Mr. Loman will also ride high on his recent victory against another world champion, Bibiano Fernandes in his last outing that grabbed the attention of Mr. Andrade for a possible title match.
It will be a fascinating clash of styles as Mr. Loman’s technical striking and precision will be pitted against Mr. Lineker’s raw power and aggression.
Mr. Loman, a former PXC and Brave CF champion, is renowned for his pinpoint striking, powerful kicks, and a relentless pace that leaves his opponents gasping for breath while Lineker, a Brazilian bruiser is known for his exceptional knockout power and granite chin.
With ONE Championship’s bantamweight division stacked with top talent, a victory for either Loman or Lineker could catapult them into title contention as both fighters are well aware of the stakes, and the hunger to secure a title shot will undoubtedly add an extra layer of intensity to this clash. — Artemio A. Dumlao
