Second-ranked ONE Championship bantamweight MMA contender Stephen “The Sniper” Loman isn’t beating around the bush.
The Lions Nation MMA standout has aimed his crosshairs at reigning divisional king Fabricio “Wonder Boy” Andrade in a video message released through his team’s social media page.
Andrade is fresh off his first defense of the ONE Bantamweight MMA World Title in Bangkok, Thailand. There, he demolished Kwon Won Il in just 42 seconds of their rematch.
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Immediately after the fight, Andrade stated that he’s now focusing on mixed martial arts after a brief side trip to kickboxing – and Loman is waiting for him.
“Fabricio Andrade, congratulations,” he said. “You proved again that you’re the champion but we both know that there’s one challenge you haven’t faced yet, and that’s me.”
“You’ve beaten some of the best but I’m a different animal.”
Loman was next in line to Andrade’s championship before the Brazilian decided to compete in kickboxing. Instead of waiting, “The Sniper” took a risky fight against former bantamweight king John Lineker but lost via decision.
Still, the pride of Baguio City believes he’s a bad matchup for “Wonder Boy,” owing to his speed, physicality, and his ability to change levels and utilize his wrestling.
“My power, my pace, my wrestling, you haven’t dealt with someone like me,” Loman said.
With that, Loman is confident that he’ll get his showdown with Andrade soon.
“I’ve been grinding, waiting for my shot. Now there’s nowhere left to run,” he continued.
“Let’s give the fans what they want. You versus me, for the ONE Bantamweight MMA World Title. No more talk, just action. What do you say, champ?”
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