“I Believe That Winning This Will Give Me A Chance To Contend For A World Title” – Stephen Loman is all set for his touted bout against Bibiano Fernandes

Stephen “The Sniper” Loman has strung together a pair of impressive performances in ONE Championship to earn the #5-ranked spot in the promotion’s bantamweight division.

At ONE on Prime Video 4: Abbasov vs. Lee on November 18, the Filipino warrior hopes to improve his position and continue his ascent in the stacked weight class against former divisional king Bibiano “The Flash” Fernandes.

It will, undeniably, be the biggest test of the 27-year-old’s MMA career so far, but he’s ready to do whatever it takes to earn the vital victory win in Singapore.

Stephen Loman is determined to prove himself worthy

“I believe that winning this will give me a chance to contend for a World Title in ONE, which would be another goal to reach,” the Team Lakay athlete said.

“I’m determined to face all these ranked opponents. So that I can prove myself worthy to challenge for that World Championship.”

Loman crashed onto ONE ‘s global stage with a stunning first-round knockout of former #3-ranked contender Yusup “Maestro” Saadulaev in late 2021. Then in March this year, he battled his way to a unanimous decision win over Japanese star Shoko Sato.

Both fights were no easy assignments, but Loman’s perseverance and hard work made it possible. Against Fernandes, however, “The Sniper” knows he must up his game and continue his evolution as a fighter, as “The Flash” represents a step up.

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“I’m really very happy that I will actually get a chance to face [Fernandes] this November. This is my chance to show the results of all the training I have been going through. I’m excited for that fight,” he shared.

Loman expected a bout with Bibiano Fernandes previously as well

“In the past, I thought I was going to be matched up with him, but that didn’t happen. So, for sure, my excitement for that match is still there.”

The Brazilian superstar has a decade’s worth of experience inside the Circle, 11 World Title wins, and an entire collection of wins against fighters from various martial art backgrounds.

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It’s an intimidating resume for any fighter to face, but Loman, who is riding a sensational 10-fight winning streak, has dreams of establishing his legacy in ONE – and he’s ready to start with his upcoming foe. “I really need to win against Bibiano first because we know that he’s not an ordinary fighter,” he said.

ONE on Prime Video 4: Abbasov vs. Lee is live and free with an Amazon subscription in the U.S and Canada. Alternatively, fans eager to catch the action live can purchase their tickets here.