“If Bibiano will get his rhythm early, he will publish Lineker” – Stephen Loman believes Fernandes will power ‘Palms of Stone’ to faucet

Stephen Loman expects a fascinating combat when Bibiano Fernandes defends his crown in opposition to fellow Brazilian John ‘Palms of Stone’ Lineker in the principle match of ONE: Dangerous Blood this Friday, February 11.

The Group Lakay product thinks the arena champion will likely be in for one in every of his hardest exams because the department king, however in the long run should have no hassle seeing off the top-ranked contender and securing a record-breaking twelfth international name protection.

Forward of the pair’s conflict, ‘The Sniper’ mentioned:

“If I’ve to pick out between them, I’ll keep on with Bibiano. I feel his grappling will likely be awesome. We noticed in his previous fights that he has a whole ability set. He can strike, and everyone knows how excellent he’s at jiu-jitsu. If Bibiano will get his rhythm early within the fit, he’ll publish Lineker.”

Alternatively, he stopped in need of totally ruling out Lineker’s possibilities of leaving the Circle with the golden strap. ‘Palms of Stone’ is using a 3-0 run within the promotion, together with two highlight-reel knockouts of Kevin Belingon and Troy Worthen.

The Filipino celebrity expects ‘Palms of Stone’ to pounce at the slightest openings if the chance arises. From there, he thinks Lineker’s punches may just hassle Fernandes.

“The important thing for Lineker is discovering his distance and placing on the proper time. If he can to find his vary and pick out his photographs from a distance, there’s additionally an opportunity that he knocks out Bibiano. He’s a veteran within the recreation as neatly. I assume we’ll see what provides.”

Stephen Loman’s street to a bantamweight name shot

Stephen Loman is these days sitting simply in the back of Lineker and Kwon Gained Il within the bantamweight scores. The Group Lakay consultant entered the tip 5 following a win over Yusup Saadulaev in his ONE debut remaining December.

If he manages to take out one of the most males in entrance of him and make it two in a row throughout the Circle, there’s each explanation why to consider Stephen Loman may just get his first shot at a global name.

In a different way, a fit in opposition to No. 4-ranked Fabricio Andrade will likely be a excellent warmup fit prior to he is taking on a ranked opponent above him.

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