ONE on Prime Video 3: Lineker vs. Andrade is almost here. ONE Championship returns to the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur for the 11-bout event and brings three exciting world championship bouts along with it. But what matchups are going to deliver that must-see action inside the Circle?
With a host of champions and contenders, ONE on Prime Video 3 will be a tremendous way to get the weekend started off on the right note. Mixed martial arts, Muay Thai, and submission grappling will all be featured on the lineup, giving fans a taste of everything that makes combat sports great.
ONE’s return to Malaysia is going to bring the heat. Before the lights get turned on inside the Axiata Arena, it’s time to look at the card and pick out a few battles that will get your blood pumping. These are three matches to highlight on the bout card for ONE on Prime Video 3.
John Lineker vs. Fabricio Andrade
There may not be a matchup for the remainder of 2022 that promises to deliver as much minute-by-minute action as the ONE on Prime Video 3 main event for the ONE Bantamweight World Championship. John Lineker and Fabricio Andrade are known for their exciting styles, and their collision is virtually guaranteed to deliver in primetime. The gold on the line only adds to how much this bout must be seen.
Lineker is a fan favorite for a reason. With over a dozen knockout victories and an always pressing style, “Hands of Stone” has earned his reputation over the years. However, Andrade is part of the new breed of martial artists and has delivered in every bout since arriving in ONE. Combine that with his audacious attitude, and the sport has a new star on its hands.
Andrade has been calling for a matchup against the champion since arriving. After Lineker’s title win, the matchup came into focus, and both men were able to zero in on each other. The stylistic matchup of the two strikers adds an unknown element that will leave fans on edge as the two sling leather at one another five minutes at a time.
Regian Eersel vs. Sinsamut Klinmee
ONE Lightweight Kickboxing World Champion Regian Eersel has been peerless. He has risen to become known as one of the pound-for-pound kickboxers on the planet. But now he transitions into Muay Thai with four-ounce gloves. Can he maintain that same level of excellence, become even more dangerous with elbows, or falter against a more experienced opponent?
Sinsamut Klinmee is a Muay Thai force who has shaken up the striking world since jumping into ONE. His resounding knockout of Nieky Holzken stunned everybody and immediately put him on the map. If he can do the same to Eersel, it will be difficult not to anoint him as the next big thing in Muay Thai. He has ferocious power that can end the bout at a moment’s notice.
The inaugural ONE Lightweight Muay Thai World Championship is almost an afterthought because the matchup itself is so enticing. We will all get to see Eersel compete in Muay Thai in ONE for the first time, and Klinmee has established himself as a special presence with his highlight-reel finishes. It feels like something special will happen, and that is why everybody will want to be glued to the broadcast for this exceptional co-main event.
Jeremy Miado vs. Danial Williams
There may not be a more explosive battle on the card than the strawweight contest between Jeremy Miado and Danial Williams. The two knockout artists will collide with significant ramifications to the division, guaranteed to happen no matter the outcome. Williams will defend his #5 ranking against Miado while trying to announce himself as the next top contender.
Williams has earned his stripes as one of the sport’s most exciting athletes. As 2023 nears, he has set his sights high, intending to become a three-sport titleholder. His plate is already full, and he is looking toward top stars like Joshua Pacio and Joseph Lasiri, but Miado will be a big test to see if he’s ready for that next level.
Miado also has a lot to compete for beyond the rankings. “The Jaguar” is trying to become The Philippines’ next big star. Ousting Williams would help set the stage for the 29-year-old to do just that. This contest looks to be a firefight inside the Circle, and it will be a great way to close out the lead card and help build anticipation for the start of the main card on Prime Video.
ONE on Prime Video 3: Lineker vs. Andrade airs live at 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST on Friday, October 21.
