As it occurred it was, however not within the method he needed. A abdomen churning low blow, which broke the cup of Lineker rendered him unable to proceed, and the match a no-contest.
It was a disappointing finish to a extremely anticipated struggle – and one which added gasoline to an already fierce rivalry, to at least one with real dangerous blood and scores to settle.
Andrade believes the three and a half rounds the 2 spent within the circle collectively may have had an enduring impact on his opponent and provides a psychological benefit heading into this weekend’s matchup at ONE Fight Night 7 in Bangkok.
“I believe the truth that I got here very near ending the struggle, that he was badly damage within the struggle, and that I defended all his makes an attempt on the bottom, makes a distinction within the psychological issue,” stated Andrade. “He is aware of I’m higher than him. His probability of profitable this struggle is that if one thing extraordinary occurs. But we all know that I’m the very best athlete, that that is my second, and that I’m going to be the champion.”
In the lead as much as the primary struggle there was numerous consideration on Lineker’s weight, Andrade doesn’t anticipate it to be a problem this time spherical – and is deliberate to finish issues early after they lastly meet once more.
“He will certainly be extra attentive with this weight subject. Nobody likes to be on time and never make weight. No one desires to look unprofessional. So, I consider he’ll concentrate on his weight in order that it doesn’t occur once more.
“That doesn’t intrude with something. I’m not fearful about that. If he doesn’t make weight once more, we’re going to struggle anyway, and I’m going to knock him out.
“This struggle will finish in a most of two rounds. And it’ll positively finish with me knocking out John Lineker another time.”
On a stacked card, this can be a standout struggle, and one to not be missed.
ONE Fight Night 7: Lineker v Andrade takes place Saturday February 25 4am GST on the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, Bangkok. This is an evening to not be missed so mark your calendars, obtain the ONE Super App, and go to look at.onefc.com now!
