After a back-and-forth first round, Lineker won the fight via TKO in the second round. As a result, he surrendered 20 percent of his purse to his opponent and the bout was changed to a 129-pound catchweight affair. Lineker missed the 126 pound weight limit for a non-title flyweight fight, weighing in at 129 pounds. However, Harris was forced out of the bout and Lineker instead faced promotional newcomer José Maria. Lineker was expected to face Phil Harris on August 3, 2013, at UFC 163. He won the fight via TKO in the second round. įor his third UFC fight, Lineker faced Azamat Gashimov on May 18, 2013, at UFC on FX 8. In a competitive three rounds, Lineker's power was the difference in the fight as he edged Urushitani via unanimous decision. However, after UFC 151 was cancelled, Lineker/Urushitani was rescheduled and took place on November 10, 2012, at UFC on Fuel TV 6. Lineker was expected to face Yasuhiro Urushitani on September 1, 2012, at UFC 151. Both participants earned Fight of the Night honors for their performances. Gaudinot defeated Lineker via technical submission (guillotine choke) in the 2nd round after an action-packed, back-and-forth first two rounds. The bout was contested at a catchweight of 127 lb, as Lineker missed weight. Lineker made his UFC debut against Louis Gaudinot at UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. In December 2011, it was announced that Lineker had signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship to compete in their new flyweight division.

After that move, he was undefeated in the 13 bouts prior to his UFC debut. He competed 11 times in the first 15 months of his career, resulting in a lackluster record of six wins and five losses.īeginning in 2010, Lineker moved down in weight classes to the bantamweight and flyweight divisions. Originally he fought in the lightweight and featherweight divisions, outside of his natural weight class. Lineker made his professional MMA debut in September 2008. He is the former Jungle Fight Bantamweight Champion and Nitrix Fights 2011 Bantamweight Grand Prix Champion. Lineker competed in various promotions in his native Brazil, including Samurai FC, Shooto Americas, and Jungle Fight. As of March 6, 2023, he is ranked #1 in the ONE Bantamweight rankings. Lineker is known for his aggressive fighting style, punching power, and durability. A professional competitor since 2008, he is the former Jungle Fight Bantamweight Champion. Lineker formerly competed in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

John Lineker (born June 12, 1990), is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently signed to ONE Championship, where he is the former ONE Bantamweight World Champion. Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Ocimar Costa

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