ONE Championship: Battleground Results
The main event will put the spotlight on two of the best Muay Thai fighters in the world. Strawweight champion Sam-A Gaiyanghado looks to defend his belt against promotional newcomer Prajanchai. Both have made a name for themselves off Muay Thai, but their main difference comes in age. At 37 years old, Sam-A must hold off another young challenger with the title on the line.
In the co-headliner, N Sang takes on Leandro Ataides. After being a two-division champ, N Sang lost both of his titles to Reinier de Ridder in a span of six months. He now has the opportunity to start his journey back to a title shot. On the contrary, Ataides finds himself in a similar position. Ataides had won three straight fights before losing his last match-up against De Ridder. Both fighters want to get revenge on the champion, but only one can take the next step forward.
ONE Championship: Battleground Preview and Predictions
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John Lineker destroys Troy Worthen at ONE on TNT Part III
April 22, 2021
Troy Worthen stepped up at late notice to face John Lineker in a bantamweight bout at ONE on TNT Part III. He has originally been scheduled to take on Shuya Kamikubo while the Brazilian was booked to fight Stephen Loman.
A positive Covid 19 test for Loman caused a last minute reshuffle and Worthen found himself facing Lineker instead at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. The UFC veteran has far too much for the Sanford MMA representative who was knocked out with 25 seconds remaining in the opening round.
From the opening bell Lineker set out his stall to walk his opponent down and wing hard hooks to the body and head. Worthen was tentatively trying to counter with kicks but was given a brief pause when a right hook from the Brazilian strayed below the waist line.
Published April 22, 2021, 6:54 PM
No. 1 bantamweight contender John Lineker lands a solid left hook on Troy Worthen in their bantamweight clash in ONE on TNT III. (ONE Championship)
Top-ranked bantamweight contender John Lineker of Brazil knocked out Troy Worthen in the first round to cap off the ONE on TNT III on a high note at the Singapore Indoor Stadium Thursday, April 22.
Lineker came out of the gates firing powerful boxing combinations without hesitation and went on to land a torrent of thudding punches to the head and body throughout the fight.
Showing tremendous conditioning and durability, Worthen somehow stayed on his feet despite absorbing Lineker’s best shots.
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Fellow Octagon veteran Yoshihiro Akiyama and Rizin GP finalist Amir Aliakbari were slated to appear as well in separate bouts, but their absence leaves ONE with another two-fight main card, which opens with a clash between long-time Flyweight veterans Reece McLaren and Yuya Wakamatsu.
The undercard notably sees striking legends Nieky Holzken and John Wayne Parr duke it out at a Catchweight, plus a Lightweight bout between Marat Gafurov and Ok Rae Yoon that will send the winner into a fight with Eddie Alvarez. Related Quick Results:
John Lineker vs. Troy Worthen Lineker def. Worthen by KO (punches) at 4:35 of Round One (
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