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Ex-UFC Star John Lineker Suffers Controversial Defeat Against Kulabdam: ONE Fight Night 27 Highlights

Kulabdam Scores Controversial Decision Victory Over Ex-UFC Star John Lineker: ONE Fight Night 27 HighlightsJohn Lineker suffered his first loss in Muay Thai at ONE Fight Night 27, though the scorecards left some…

Kulabdam Scores Controversial Decision Victory Over Ex-UFC Star John Lineker: ONE Fight Night 27 Highlights

John Lineker suffered his first loss in Muay Thai at ONE Fight Night 27, though the scorecards left some confused as to how exactly the former UFC fighter lost despite landing an early knockdown.

Lineker came out swinging big early and trapping Kulabdam against the ropes. A mere 45 seconds into the contest, Kulabdam hit the mat after eating a left hand followed by a short uppercut from the former ONE bantamweight MMA world champion.

Kulabdam answered the referee’s 10-count but was forced to face another barrage of strikes from Lineker. However, ‘Left Meteorite’ was more than willing to engage and caught ‘Hands of Stone’ with a series of stiff lefts that had Lineker backing away and trying to clear the cobwebs.

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After a fast and furious first round, both fighters were much more measured in the second. But with the fight on the line, all bets were off in the third. Kulabdam looked to punish Lineker with a slew of body kicks as ‘Hands of Stone’ tried to bring his signature hooks over the top.

Kulabdam’s repeated attacks to the body appeared to have Lineker slowing down significantly, but because of the knockdown in round one, the Thai would likely need a finish to leave The Land of Smiles with a win.

… Or would he?

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Kulabdam turned up the heat with 15 seconds to go, forcing Lineker to clinch up and ride out the remainder of the clock.

With the Thai unable to score a knockdown of his own, it seemed like ‘Hands of Stone’ would move to 3-0 in the art of eight limbs. However, the three judges saw things differently.

Official Result: Kulabdam def. John Lineker via unanimous decision.

Clearly, Kulabdam had to have earned a 10-8 round either in the second or the third for a unanimous decision to make sense. Unfortunately, ring announcer Dom Lau did not elaborate on the scorecards, leaving many, including ONE color commentator Mitch Chilson, scratching his head in confusion.

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Check out highlights from John Lineker vs. Kulabdam at ONE Fight Night 27:

Denice Zamboanga Smashes Alyona Rassohyna, Sets Stage for Title Unification Clash with Stamp Fairtex – ONE Fight Night 27 Highlights

Denice Zamboanga Smashes Through Alyona Rassohyna, Sets Stage for Title Unification Clash with Stamp Fairtex - ONE Fight Night 27 HighlightsFilipina fan favorite Denice Zamboanga finally climbed to the top of the atomweight mountain at ONE Fight Night 27…

Denice Zamboanga Smashes Through Alyona Rassohyna, Sets Stage for Title Unification Clash with Stamp Fairtex - ONE Fight Night 27 Highlights

Filipina fan favorite Denice Zamboanga finally climbed to the top of the atomweight mountain at ONE Fight Night 27 on Prime Video.

Returning to the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok for ONE Championship’s first event of 2025, Zamboanga scored a sensational second-round TKO against the returning Ukrainian standout Aloyna Rassohyna to claim the interim ONE atomweight world championship.

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As expected, Rassohyna frequently shot in and attempted to utilize her world-class grappling skills against the well-rounded Zamboanga. However, it was ‘The Menace’ who managed to get the upper hand on the mat, often stifling Rassohyna’s takedown attempts and putting herself into an advantageous position.

Things came to a head in the final seconds of the second round with Zamboanga secured side control in the corner of the ring and began reigning down a bevy of brutal elbows that eventually forced referee Herb Dean to step in and call for the stoppage with just 13 seconds left in the round.

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Official Result: Denice Zamboanga def. Alyona Rassohyna via TKO (ground-and-pound) at 4:47 of Round 2 to win the interim ONE atomweight MMA world championship.

For her dominant showing, Zamboanga earned a $50,000 performance bonus from ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong. ‘The Menace’ also etched her name into the MMA history books as the first-ever Filipina mixed martial arts world champion.

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Next, Zamboanga will look to trade in her interim title for undisputed gold when she faces the reigning ONE atomweight MMA queen, Stamp Fairtex, later this year.

Check out highlights from Denice Zamboanga vs. Alyona Rassohyna at ONE Fight Night 27:

Denice Zamboanga Smashes Alyona Rassohyna, Sets Stage for Title Unification Clash with Stamp Fairtex – ONE Fight Night 27 Highlights

Denice Zamboanga Smashes Through Alyona Rassohyna, Sets Stage for Title Unification Clash with Stamp Fairtex - ONE Fight Night 27 HighlightsFilipina fan favorite Denice Zamboanga finally climbed to the top of the atomweight mountain at ONE Fight Night 27…

Denice Zamboanga Smashes Through Alyona Rassohyna, Sets Stage for Title Unification Clash with Stamp Fairtex - ONE Fight Night 27 Highlights

Filipina fan favorite Denice Zamboanga finally climbed to the top of the atomweight mountain at ONE Fight Night 27 on Prime Video.

Returning to the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok for ONE Championship’s first event of 2025, Zamboanga scored a sensational second-round TKO against the returning Ukrainian standout Aloyna Rassohyna to claim the interim ONE atomweight world championship.

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As expected, Rassohyna frequently shot in and attempted to utilize her world-class grappling skills against the well-rounded Zamboanga. However, it was ‘The Menace’ who managed to get the upper hand on the mat, often stifling Rassohyna’s takedown attempts and putting herself into an advantageous position.

Things came to a head in the final seconds of the second round with Zamboanga secured side control in the corner of the ring and began reigning down a bevy of brutal elbows that eventually forced referee Herb Dean to step in and call for the stoppage with just 13 seconds left in the round.

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Official Result: Denice Zamboanga def. Alyona Rassohyna via TKO (ground-and-pound) at 4:47 of Round 2 to win the interim ONE atomweight MMA world championship.

For her dominant showing, Zamboanga earned a $50,000 performance bonus from ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong. ‘The Menace’ also etched her name into the MMA history books as the first-ever Filipina mixed martial arts world champion.

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Next, Zamboanga will look to trade in her interim title for undisputed gold when she faces the reigning ONE atomweight MMA queen, Stamp Fairtex, later this year.

Check out highlights from Denice Zamboanga vs. Alyona Rassohyna at ONE Fight Night 27:

Denice Zamboanga Smashes Alyona Rassohyna, Sets Stage for Title Unification Clash with Stamp Fairtex – ONE Fight Night 27 Highlights

Denice Zamboanga Smashes Through Alyona Rassohyna, Sets Stage for Title Unification Clash with Stamp Fairtex - ONE Fight Night 27 HighlightsFilipina fan favorite Denice Zamboanga finally climbed to the top of the atomweight mountain at ONE Fight Night 27…

Denice Zamboanga Smashes Through Alyona Rassohyna, Sets Stage for Title Unification Clash with Stamp Fairtex - ONE Fight Night 27 Highlights

Filipina fan favorite Denice Zamboanga finally climbed to the top of the atomweight mountain at ONE Fight Night 27 on Prime Video.

Returning to the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok for ONE Championship’s first event of 2025, Zamboanga scored a sensational second-round TKO against the returning Ukrainian standout Aloyna Rassohyna to claim the interim ONE atomweight world championship.

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As expected, Rassohyna frequently shot in and attempted to utilize her world-class grappling skills against the well-rounded Zamboanga. However, it was ‘The Menace’ who managed to get the upper hand on the mat, often stifling Rassohyna’s takedown attempts and putting herself into an advantageous position.

Things came to a head in the final seconds of the second round with Zamboanga secured side control in the corner of the ring and began reigning down a bevy of brutal elbows that eventually forced referee Herb Dean to step in and call for the stoppage with just 13 seconds left in the round.

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Official Result: Denice Zamboanga def. Alyona Rassohyna via TKO (ground-and-pound) at 4:47 of Round 2 to win the interim ONE atomweight MMA world championship.

For her dominant showing, Zamboanga earned a $50,000 performance bonus from ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong. ‘The Menace’ also etched her name into the MMA history books as the first-ever Filipina mixed martial arts world champion.

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Next, Zamboanga will look to trade in her interim title for undisputed gold when she faces the reigning ONE atomweight MMA queen, Stamp Fairtex, later this year.

Check out highlights from Denice Zamboanga vs. Alyona Rassohyna at ONE Fight Night 27:

Denice Zamboanga Hopes to Inspire as She Aims to Become the First Filipina MMA World Champion

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‘The Menace’ Denice Zamboanga is on the verge of making history, and she knows her fight at ONE Fight Night 27: Tang vs. Abdullaev is about more than a championship belt. The 27-year-old Filipina MMA fighter will face Ukraine’s Alyona Rassohyna for the ONE Interim Women’s Atomweight MMA World Title on January 10.

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If victorious, Zamboanga will become the first Filipina MMA World Champion in history. A milestone she hopes will resonate beyond the ring.

“Just hearing those words—‘the first Filipina MMA World Champion’—I just can’t believe this is happening,” Zamboanga shared in an interview. “I’ve been waiting for this opportunity for a long time.”

For Zamboanga, this fight is about trying to inspire a new generation of female athletes, especially in the Philippines, to break barriers and pursue their dreams in combat sports. “I would like to inspire a lot of female athletes to pursue this kind of sport,” Zamboanga said. “Some of them are scared or think this sport is only for men, but no. I want to show them that women can also do this sport.”

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First Filipina MMA World Champion

Denice Zamboanga’s journey to this moment has been characterized by hard work. She is a trailblazer for Filipino women in MMA and has consistently proven her mettle in ONE Championship. Originally, she was flowing into Thailand to be a training partner for Stamp Fairtex, now she is fighting for a world title and looking to make history.

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The Filipina athlete Denice Zamboanga envisions a future where more women confidently step into combat sports. As she prepares for the biggest fight of her career, Zamboanga remains focused and motivated, knowing the stakes go far beyond her personal goals. Becoming the first Filipina MMA World Champion would be a powerful message for women everywhere.

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Denice Zamboanga Hopes to Inspire as She Aims to Become the First Filipina MMA World Champion

Denice Zamboanga Filipina‘The Menace’ Denice Zamboanga is on the verge of making history, and she knows her fight at ONE Fight…

Denice Zamboanga Filipina

‘The Menace’ Denice Zamboanga is on the verge of making history, and she knows her fight at ONE Fight Night 27: Tang vs. Abdullaev is about more than a championship belt. The 27-year-old Filipina MMA fighter will face Ukraine’s Alyona Rassohyna for the ONE Interim Women’s Atomweight MMA World Title on January 10.

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If victorious, Zamboanga will become the first Filipina MMA World Champion in history. A milestone she hopes will resonate beyond the ring.

“Just hearing those words—‘the first Filipina MMA World Champion’—I just can’t believe this is happening,” Zamboanga shared in an interview. “I’ve been waiting for this opportunity for a long time.”

For Zamboanga, this fight is about trying to inspire a new generation of female athletes, especially in the Philippines, to break barriers and pursue their dreams in combat sports. “I would like to inspire a lot of female athletes to pursue this kind of sport,” Zamboanga said. “Some of them are scared or think this sport is only for men, but no. I want to show them that women can also do this sport.”

Denice Zamboanga

First Filipina MMA World Champion

Denice Zamboanga’s journey to this moment has been characterized by hard work. She is a trailblazer for Filipino women in MMA and has consistently proven her mettle in ONE Championship. Originally, she was flowing into Thailand to be a training partner for Stamp Fairtex, now she is fighting for a world title and looking to make history.

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The Filipina athlete Denice Zamboanga envisions a future where more women confidently step into combat sports. As she prepares for the biggest fight of her career, Zamboanga remains focused and motivated, knowing the stakes go far beyond her personal goals. Becoming the first Filipina MMA World Champion would be a powerful message for women everywhere.

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