Two prominent fighters, each with significant narratives in ONE Championship, are set to ignite the already stacked ONE Fight Night 41 card. Former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion John “Hands of Stone” Lineker and Brazilian atomweight sensation Victoria “Vick” Souza have officially been added to the event.
Scheduled to broadcast live in U.S. primetime on Friday, March 13, from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, ONE Fight Night 41 on Prime Video promises high-stakes action. Lineker will compete in a featherweight kickboxing bout against Ben Woolliss, while Souza will challenge the undefeated Canadian Anastasia Nikolakakos in atomweight MMA.
John Lineker’s Striking Transition
Lineker’s journey from MMA to the striking arts has been one of ONE Championship’s most compelling storylines. Known for his devastating knockout power, which accounts for 22 of his 37 MMA victories, “Hands of Stone” seamlessly transitioned his formidable striking skills. He secured a second-round KO over Asa Ten Pow at ONE 168: Denver in September 2024, followed by a swift finish of Alexey Balyko in under three minutes. This made Lineker the first fighter to stop the resilient Russian within the promotion.
Despite recent setbacks against Ratchasiesan and Hiroki Akimoto, Lineker’s undeniable threat in every exchange remains. His opponent, Ben Woolliss, making his promotional debut, brings an explosive yet technical featherweight kickboxing style. This matchup is expected to severely test Lineker’s renowned durability.
Victoria Souza’s Return to the Circle
Victoria Souza’s narrative carries a different weight as she makes her highly anticipated return. The three-time Brazilian Kickboxing Champion had built significant momentum leading into 2025, marked by becoming the first fighter to submit Itsuki Hirata via guillotine choke in just 91 seconds, and subsequently earning a unanimous decision win over Alyse Anderson. She then stepped away from competition to welcome her first daughter in June 2025.
Her passion for fighting, however, never waned. Souza returns to the Circle with an active win streak to defend and a potential world title shot within reach, provided she overcomes Anastasia Nikolakakos. Nikolakakos arrives as a composed and dangerous undefeated prospect, boasting a 5-0 record with three finishes, making her ONE debut a crucial one.
High Stakes on the Card
Both matchups are charged with genuine stakes: a seasoned veteran aiming to reassert his dominance at the highest level, and a returning mother stepping back onto the global stage with everything to prove. ONE Fight Night 41 is shaping up to be an unmissable event.