John Lineker Explained

John Lineker
Other Names:Mão-de-Pedra (Hands of Stone)
Birth Name:John Lineker dos Santos de Paula [1]
Birth Date:12 June 1990
Birth Place:Paranaguá, Paraná, Brazil
Height:5 ft 3 in
Weight:145 lb
Weight Class:Flyweight
Bantamweight
Featherweight
Lightweight
Reach:67inches[2]
Fighting Out Of:Paranagua, Paraná, Brazil
Team:EMPORIUM (until 2014)[3]
OCS Jiu-Jitsu (2014–present)[4]
American Top Team (2015–present)
Rank:Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Ocimar Costa[5]
Kickbox Win:2
Kickbox Kowin:2
Kickbox Loss:0
Mma Kowin:18
Mma Subwin:4
Mma Decwin:14
Mma Dqwin:1
Mma Koloss:1
Mma Subloss:4
Mma Decloss:6
Mma Nc:1
Sherdog:41906

John Lineker (born June 12, 1990) is a Brazilian Muay Thai kickboxer and former mixed martial artist currently signed to ONE Championship, where he is the former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion. Lineker formerly competed in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2008, he is the former Jungle Fight bantamweight champion. Lineker is known for his aggressive fighting style, punching power, and durability.[6] As of March 6, 2023, he is ranked #1 in the ONE Bantamweight rankings.[7]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Lineker competed in various promotions in his native Brazil, including Samurai FC, Shooto Americas, and Jungle Fight. He is the former Jungle Fight Bantamweight Champion and Nitrix Fights 2011 Bantamweight Grand Prix Champion.

Lineker made his professional MMA debut in September 2008. Originally he fought in the lightweight and featherweight divisions, outside of his natural weight class. He competed 11 times in the first 15 months of his career, resulting in a lackluster record of six wins and five losses.

Beginning in 2010, Lineker moved down in weight classes to the bantamweight and flyweight divisions. After that move, he was undefeated in the 13 bouts prior to his UFC debut.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In December 2011, it was announced that Lineker had signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship to compete in their new flyweight division.[8]

Lineker made his UFC debut against Louis Gaudinot at on May 5, 2012.[9] The bout was contested at a catchweight of 127 lb, as Lineker missed weight. Gaudinot defeated Lineker via technical submission (guillotine choke) in the 2nd round after an action-packed, back-and-forth first two rounds. Both participants earned Fight of the Night honors for their performances.[10]

Lineker was expected to face Yasuhiro Urushitani on September 1, 2012, at UFC 151.[11] However, after UFC 151 was cancelled, Lineker/Urushitani was rescheduled and took place on November 10, 2012, at UFC on Fuel TV 6.[12] In a competitive three rounds, Lineker's power was the difference in the fight as he edged Urushitani via unanimous decision.[13]

For his third UFC fight, Lineker faced Azamat Gashimov on May 18, 2013, at UFC on FX 8.[14] He won the fight via TKO in the second round.[15]

Lineker was expected to face Phil Harris on August 3, 2013, at UFC 163.[16] However, Harris was forced out of the bout and Lineker instead faced promotional newcomer José Maria.[17] Lineker missed the 126 pound weight limit for a non-title flyweight fight, weighing in at 129 pounds. As a result, he surrendered 20 percent of his purse to his opponent and the bout was changed to a 129-pound catchweight affair.[18] After a back-and-forth first round, Lineker won the fight via TKO in the second round.[19]

Following that victory, Lineker was once again scheduled to face off against Phil Harris on October 26, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 30, and he won the fight by TKO.[20] Lineker missed weight for the third time in his UFC career, causing his camp to re-assess his weight class.[21]

Lineker faced Ali Bagautinov on February 1, 2014, at UFC 169. Lineker again missed weight on his first attempt. He was allowed one hour to make the weight and succeeded after 45 minutes.[22] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[23]

Lineker faced Alp Ozkilic on July 16, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 45.[24] He won the fight via KO due to punches in the third round. The win also garnered Lineker his second Fight of the Night bonus award.[25]

Lineker was expected to face Ian McCall on November 8, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 56 as the co-main event.[26] However, just hours after both fighters had successfully made weight, it was announced that Mccall had been pulled from the event due to a blood infection. The bout was scrapped from the event entirely.[27] [28]

The bout with McCall eventually took place on January 31, 2015, at UFC 183.[29] At the weigh in, Lineker again failed to make the flyweight weight limit. He was over by four pounds and was subsequently fined 30% of this purse.[30] Because of the repeated failed weigh ins, he was forced to move up to the bantamweight division (135lb).[31] He won the bout by unanimous decision.[32]

Making his bantamweight return, Lineker faced Francisco Rivera in a bantamweight bout on September 5, 2015 at UFC 191.[33] He won the fight via submission in the first round. The wild slugfest earned both participants, Fight of the Night honors.[34] [35]

Lineker was expected to face Cody Garbrandt on February 21, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 83.[36] However, Lineker pulled out of the fight during the week leading up to the event citing illness and was replaced by Augusto Mendes.[37] [38]

Lineker faced Rob Font on May 14, 2016, at UFC 198.[39] He won the fight via unanimous decision in round 3.[40]

Lineker next faced Michael McDonald on July 13, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 91.[41] He won the fight via knockout in the first round and was awarded a Performance of the Night bonus.[42] [43]

Lineker faced John Dodson on October 1, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 96.[44] The bout took place at a catchweight of 136.5 lbs as Lineker missed weight. He won the back and forth fight via split decision.[45]

Lineker faced former UFC Bantamweight Champion T.J. Dillashaw on December 30, 2016, at UFC 207.[46] He lost via unanimous decision.[47]

Lineker faced Marlon Vera on October 28, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 119.[48] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[49]

Lineker was scheduled to face Jimmie Rivera on December 30, 2017 at UFC 219, replacing the injured Dominick Cruz.[50] On December 24, it was reported that Lineker was forced to pull from the fight due to tooth infection.[51] Subsequently the fight was cancelled.[52]

Lineker faced Brian Kelleher on May 12, 2018, at UFC 224.[53] He won the fight via knockout in the third round.[54]

Lineker was expected to face Dominick Cruz on January 26, 2019, at UFC 233.[55] It was reported on December 11, 2018 that Cruz injured his shoulder and pulled out of the fight.[56] As a result of the cancellation of UFC 233,[57] [58] Lineker was rescheduled to face Cory Sandhagen at UFC Fight Night 143.[59] However, it was reported on January 10, 2019, that Lineker was pulled from the bout due to rib injury.[60]

The bout with Sandhagen was rescheduled and eventually took place on April 27, 2019, at .[61] Lineker lost the fight via split decision.[62]

Lineker was scheduled to face Rob Font on June 22, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 154, replacing injured Cody Stamann.[63] In turn, Lineker was pulled from the bout for undisclosed reasons.[64]

On July 2, 2019, it was announced that Lineker had been released by UFC,[65] and was signed by ONE Championship on July 8, 2019.[66]

ONE Championship

Lineker made his promotional debut against Muin Gafurov at ONE Championship: Dawn Of Valor on October 26, 2019.[67] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[68]

Lineker made his sophomore appearance in the organization against Kevin Belingon at ONE Championship: Inside the Matrix 3 on November 13, 2020.[69] He defeated Belingon by second-round technical knockout.[70]

Lineker was scheduled to face Stephen Loman at ONE on TNT 4 on April 28, 2021.[71] Loman would later withdraw from the card, as he tested positive for COVID-19, and was replaced by Troy Worthen.[72] He won the bout via KO in the first round.[73]

ONE Bantamweight World Champion

Lineker was scheduled to face reigning champion Bibiano Fernandes for the ONE Bantamweight Championship at on December 3, 2021.[74] However due to the pandemic, the event was postponed and the bout was moved to on February 11, 2022.[75] Lineker tested positive for COVID days before the event and the bout was pulled.[76] The bout was rescheduled for on March 11, 2022.[77] Lineker won the fight by second-round knockout to become the new ONE Bantamweight World Champion.[78] [79] The win also earned him a Performance of the Night bonus.[80]

Lineker was scheduled to make his first bantamweight title defense against Fabrício Andrade at ONE on Prime Video 3 on October 21, 2022.[81] At weigh-ins, John Lineker missed weight, coming in at 145.75 lbs, .75 pounds over the limit. Lineker was stripped of the ONE Bantamweight World Championship and the bout proceeded at a catchweight with only Andrade being able to win the title. Andrade also got 20% of his purse.[82] During the beginning of the third round, Andrade accidentally connected with a strike to the groin of Lineker, who could not continue. The fight was declared a no contest.[83]

A rematch between Lineker and Andrade for the vacant ONE Bantamweight World Championship took place on February 25, 2023, at ONE Fight Night 7.[84] He lost the bout by technical knockout after his corner stopped the fight after the fourth round.[85]

Post-championship

Lineker faced Kim Jae-woong on August 5, 2023, at ONE Fight Night 13.[86] At the weigh-ins, Lineker weighed in at 151 pounds, 6 pounds over the bantamweight limit. The bouts proceeded at catchweight with him being fined 25% his individual purse, which went to Kim.[87] He won the bout via technical knockout in the third round.[88]

Lineker faced Stephen Loman on September 30, 2023, at ONE Fight Night 14.[89] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[90]

Replacing Sage Northcutt on short notice, Lineker faced Shinya Aoki in a openweight bout on January 28, 2024, at ONE 165.[91] He lost the fight by rear-naked submission in the first round.[92]

Muay Thai career

ONE Championship

Lineker was scheduled to make his Muay Thai debut against Liam Harrison on January 13, 2024, at ONE Fight Night 18.[93] However, Harrison suffered a knee injury and the bout was scrapped.[94]

Lineker faced Asa Ten Pow on September 6, 2024, at ONE 168.[95] He won the fight via knockout in the second round.[96]

Lineker faced Alexey Balyko on October 5, 2024, at ONE Fight Night 25.[97] He won the fight via knockout in the first round and this win earned the Performance of the Night bonuses.[98]

Personal life

Lineker and his wife, Jacklyne, have five children.[99] [100]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Loss|align=center|37–11 (1) |Shinya Aoki|Submission (rear-naked choke)|ONE 165||align=center|1|align=center|3:00 |Tokyo, Japan||-|Win|align=center|37–10 (1)|Stephen Loman|Decision (unanimous)|ONE Fight Night 14||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Kallang, Singapore||-|Win|align=center|36–10 (1)|Kim Jae-woong|KO (punches)|ONE Fight Night 13||align=center|3|align=center|4:56|Bangkok, Thailand||-|Loss|align=center||Fabrício Andrade|TKO (corner stoppage)|ONE Fight Night 7||align=center|4 |align=center|5:00 |Bangkok, Thailand||-|NC|align=center|35–9 (1)|Fabrício Andrade|NC (accidental knee to groin)|ONE on Prime Video 3||align=center| 3|align=center| 2:44|Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia||-|Win|align=center|35–9| Bibiano Fernandes|KO (punch)| | |align=center|2|align=center|3:40 | Kallang, Singapore| |-|Win|align=center|34–9|Troy Worthen|KO (punch)|ONE on TNT 3||align=center|1|align=center|4:35|Kallang, Singapore||-|Win|align=center|33–9|Kevin Belingon|TKO (punches)| ONE: Inside the Matrix 3||align=center|2|align=center|1:16|Kallang, Singapore||-|Win|align=center|32–9|Muin Gafurov|Decision (unanimous)| ONE: Dawn of Valor||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Jakarta, Indonesia||-|Loss|align=center|31–9|Cory Sandhagen|Decision (split)| ||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Sunrise, Florida, United States||-|Win|align=center|31–8|Brian Kelleher|KO (punch)|UFC 224||align=center|3|align=center|3:43|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil| |-|Win|align=center|30–8|Marlon Vera|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|São Paulo, Brazil||-|Loss|align=center|29–8|T.J. Dillashaw|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 207||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-|Win|align=center|29–7|John Dodson|Decision (split)|||align=center|5|align=center|5:00|Portland, Oregon, United States||-|Win|align=center|28–7|Michael McDonald|KO (punches)|||align=center|1|align=center|2:43|Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States||-|Win|align=center|27–7|Rob Font|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 198||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Curitiba, Brazil| |-|Win|align=center|26–7|Francisco Rivera|Submission (guillotine choke)|UFC 191||align=center|1|align=center|2:08|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center| 25–7|Ian McCall|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 183||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center| 24–7|Alp Ozkilic|TKO (punches)|||align=center|3|align=center|4:51|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States||-|Loss|align=center| 23–7|Ali Bagautinov|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 169||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Newark, New Jersey, United States||-|Win|align=center| 23–6|Phil Harris|TKO (punches)|||align=center| 1|align=center| 2:51|Manchester, England||-|Win|align=center| 22–6|José Maria Tomé|TKO (punches)|UFC 163||align=center| 2|align=center| 1:03|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil||-|Win|align=center| 21–6|Azamat Gashimov|TKO (punches)|||align=center| 2|align=center| 1:07|Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil| |-|Win|align=center| 20–6 |Yasuhiro Urushitani|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Macau, SAR, China||-|Loss|align=center| 19–6|Louis Gaudinot|Technical Submission (guillotine choke)|||align=center| 2|align=center| 4:54|East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States||-|Win|align=center| 19–5|Iliarde Santos|Decision (split)|Jungle Fight 32||align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|São Paulo, Brazil||-|Win|align=center| 18–5|Francisco Figueiredo|TKO (punches)|Jungle Fight 30||align=center| 3|align=center| 0:36|Belém, Brazil| |-|Win|align=center| 17–5|Luiz Salgadinho |KO (punch)|Jungle Fight 28||align=center| 1|align=center| 1:18|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil| |-|Win|align=center| 16–5|Renato Velame|Submission (rear-naked choke)|Jungle Fight 27||align=center| 1|align=center| 2:58|Brasília, Brazil| |-|Win|align=center| 15–5|Saulo Martins|TKO (punches)|Shooto Brazil 22||align=center| 1|align=center| 3:30|Brasília, Brazil| |-|Win|align=center| 14–5|Diego D'Avila|Decision (unanimous)|rowspan=2|Nitrix Champion Fight 6|rowspan=2||align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|rowspan=2|Brusque, Brazil||-|Win|align=center| 13–5|Alessandro Cordeiro|TKO (punches)|align=center| 1|align=center| 3:44||-|Win|align=center| 12–5|Felipe Alves|Submission (rear-naked choke)|Gladiators FC 2||align=center| 2|align=center| 2:05|Curitiba, Brazil| |-|Win|align=center| 11–5|Alvino José Torres|Submission (rear-naked choke)|Shooto Brazil 18||align=center| 2|align=center| N/A|Brasília, Brazil| |-|Win|align=center| 10–5|Jetron Azevedo|Decision (unanimous)|Gladiators FC 1||align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Curitiba, Brazil| |-|Win|align=center| 9–5|Israel Silva|Decision (unanimous)|K.O. Fight 3||align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Apucarana, Brazil| |-|Win|align=center| 8–5|Larry Vargas|DQ (punches after the bell)|rowspan=2|Full Heroes Battle 2|rowspan=2||align=center| 2|align=center| 5:00|rowspan=2|Paranaguá, Brazil| |-|Win|align=center| 7–5|Cica Cica|Decision (unanimous)|align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00| |-|Loss|align=center| 6–5|Rafael Silva|Decision (unanimous)|Warrior's Challenge 4||align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Porto Belo, Brazil||-|Win|align=center| 6–4|Wagner Campos|TKO (punches)|Brazilian Fight League 5||align=center| 2|align=center| N/A|Curitiba, Brazil| |-|Loss|align=center| 5–4|Andre Luis|Decision (unanimous)|Samurai Fight Combat 1||align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Curitiba, Brazil| |-|Loss|align=center| 5–3|Erick Carlos Silva|Decision (unanimous)|Blackout FC 3||align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Balneário Camboriú, Brazil| |-|Loss|align=center| 5–2|Felipe Arantes|Submission (armbar)|Paranagua Fight 5||align=center| 1|align=center| 1:12|Paranaguá, Brazil| |-|Win|align=center| 5–1|Márcio Sapo|Decision (unanimous)|Nitrix Show Fight 2||align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Joinville, Brazil| |-|Win|align=center| 4–1|Alexandre Chatuba|TKO (punches)|VIP Stage 3||align=center| 2|align=center| N/A|Joinville, Brazil| |-|Loss|align=center| 3–1|Nelson Velasques|Submission (rear-naked choke)|Golden Fighters 1||align=center| 1|align=center| 4:02|Novo Hamburgo, Brazil| |-|Win|align=center| 3–0|Claudinei Rodriguez|Decision (unanimous)|Floripa Fight 5||align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Florianópolis, Brazil| |-|Win|align=center| 2–0|Heriton Alves|KO (punches)|Paranagua Fight 3||align=center| 1|align=center| N/A|Paranaguá, Brazil| |-|Win|align=center| 1–0|Mauricio Alves|TKO (punches)|Paranagua Fight 2||align=center| 2|align=center| 1:25|Paranaguá, Brazil|

Muay Thai record

|- style="background:#cfc;"| 2024-10-05 || Win ||align=left| Alexey Balyko || ONE Fight Night 25 || Bangkok, Thailand || KO (punch) || 1 || 1:31

|- style="background:#cfc;"| 2024-09-06 || Win ||align=left| Asa Ten Pow || ONE 168 || Denver, Colorado, United States || KO (punch) || 2 || 2:50|-| colspan=9 | Legend:

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/2015_Results/09-05-15MMA.pdf Mixed martial arts show results Date: September 5, 2015
  2. Web site: Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Cerrone vs. Miller. UFC.com. July 17, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20180703162847/http://uk.ufc.com/event/ufc-fight-night-atlantic-city/printFightCard. July 3, 2018. dead.
  3. News: UFC Fight Night 45's John Lineker: I've identified source of fight-week weight issues. MMAjunkie.com. John Morgan and Christian Stein. July 15, 2014.
  4. Web site: John 'Hand of Stone' Lineker. facebook.com. January 27, 2015.
  5. Web site: Bom dia, ontem teve graduação na academia #OCSJJ agora faixa marrom de #jiujitsu ter recebido das mãos de um cara como o mestre Ocimar sem palavras, só gratidão, agradeço a Deus pela tua vida e de toda sua família vc é demais! Obrigado Senhor por mais uma conquista em minha vida.. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BOR0c59BREC . 2021-12-24 . registration. December 21, 2016. John Lineker. instagram.com. pt.
  6. Web site: John Lineker released from UFC contract after 16-fight tenure. 3 July 2019.
  7. Web site: Athlete Rankings ONE Championship . 2022-08-08 . ONE Championship - The Home Of Martial Arts.
  8. Web site: Jungle Fight Bantamweight Champion John Lineker signed by the UFC, set to compete at flyweight. mmamania.com. May 3, 2012.
  9. Web site: UFC on FOX 3 adds flyweights Louis Gaudinot vs. newcomer John Lineker . mmajunkie.com . February 3, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120205010942/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27269/ufc-on-fox-3-adds-flyweights-louis-gaudinot-vs-john-lineker.mma . February 5, 2012 .
  10. Web site: Louis Gaudinot Scores the Submission Victory Over John Lineker at UFC on Fox 3 (Play-by-Play Results) . tsk.com . 5 May 2012 . 8 April 2022.
  11. Web site: John Lineker meets Yasuhiro Urushitani at UFC 151 . tatame.com . Cruz . Guilherme . July 17, 2012 .
  12. Web site: Urushitani-Lineker move from UFC 151 to UFC on FUEL TV 6 in Macau. mmajunkie.com. August 24, 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120827024650/http://mmajunkie.com/news/30369/mizugaki-hougland-urushitani-lineker-move-from-ufc-151-to-ufc-on-fuel-tv-6-in-macau.mma. August 27, 2012.
  13. Web site: Erickson . Matt . UFC on FUEL TV 6 results: John Lineker outstrikes Yasuhiro Urushitani for first UFC win . mmajunkie.usatoday.com . 8 April 2022 . 10 November 2012.
  14. Web site: John Lineker vs. Azamat Gashimov planned for UFC on FX 8. MMAjunkie.com. February 27, 2013.
  15. Web site: Marrocco . Steven . UFC on FX 8 results/photos: John Lineker blasts Azamat Gashimov with body shots . mmajunkie.usatoday.com . 8 April 2022 . 18 May 2013.
  16. Web site: UFC 163 adds flyweights John Lineker-Phil Harris. MMAjunkie.com. June 8, 2013. June 8, 2013.
  17. Web site: Jose Maria Tome replaces Phil Harris, meets John Lineker at UFC 163. MMAJunkie.com. Staff. 2013-07-18. 2013-07-18.
  18. Web site: UFC 163 weigh-in results. MMAJunkie.com. Staff. 2013-08-02. 2013-08-03.
  19. Web site: Doyle . Dave . UFC 163 results: John Lineker rallies for win over Jose Maria Tome . mmafighting.com . 8 April 2022 . 3 August 2013.
  20. Web site: UFC Manchester 2013: Harris vs. Lineker. YourMMA.tv. August 9, 2013. August 9, 2013. usurped. https://archive.today/20130809114220/http://www.yourmma.tv/news/details.asp/id/2889/ufc-manchester-phil-harris-vs-john-lineker.htm. August 9, 2013.
  21. Web site: Lineker Misses Weight For 3rd Time . foxsports.com . 8 April 2022 . 25 October 2013.
  22. Web site: UFC 169 official weigh-in results: Lineker makes weight on second attempt (Updated). mmajunkie.com. 2014-01-31.
  23. Web site: Mrosko . Geno . UFC 169 results: Ali Bagautinov wins decision over John Lineker . mmamania.com . 8 April 2022 . 1 February 2014.
  24. Web site: John Lineker vs. Alptekin Ozkilic added to UFC Fight Night 45 in New Jersey. MMAJunkie.com. Staff. 2014-05-02. 2014-05-02.
  25. Web site: UFC Fight Night 45 bonuses: Cerrone, Lineker among $50,000 award winners. mmajunkie.com. Dann Stupp. 2014-07-17. 2014-06-08.
  26. Web site: John Lineker meets Ian McCall at UFC Fight Night 56 in Brazil. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2014-09-04. 2014-09-04.
  27. Web site: Ian McCall out of his bout with John Lineker at UFC Fight Night 56. mmafighting.com. Luke Thomas. 2014-11-08.
  28. Web site: Ian McCall cites blood infection for withdrawal from John Lineker fight at UFC Fight Night 56. Luke Thomas. 2014-11-08.
  29. Web site: Ian McCall vs. John Lineker rescheduled for UFC 183: Silva vs. Diaz. foxsports.com. Damon Martin. 2014-11-25. 2014-11-25.
  30. Web site: UFC 183 official weigh-in results: Gastelum, Lineker ridiculously overweight. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2015-01-30. 2015-01-30.
  31. Web site: Dana Orders Lineker to Change Weight Class. Staff. 2015-01-31. 2015-02-01.
  32. Web site: Doyle . Dave . UFC 183 results: John Lineker decisions Ian McCall after missing weight again . mmafighting.com . 8 April 2022 . 31 January 2015.
  33. Web site: Demetrious Johnson vs. John Dodson II headlines UFC 191 on September 5 in Las Vegas . themmareport.com . Staff . 2015-07-15. 2015-07-15.
  34. Web site: UFC 191 results, highlights: John Lineker taps Francisco Rivera in first after crazy slugfest. mmajunkie.com. Ben Fowlkes. 2015-09-05. 2015-09-05.
  35. Web site: UFC 191 Bonuses: John Lineker, Francisco Rivera garner $50K for wild slugfest. sherdog.com. Tristen Critchfield. 2015-09-05. 2015-09-05.
  36. Web site: Garbrandt vs. Lineker added to UFC Fight Night 82. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2015-12-14. 2015-12-14.
  37. News: John Lineker out of UFC Fight Night 83 due to illness. mmafighting.com. Guilherme Cruz. 2016-02-15. 2016-02-15.
  38. News: Augusto Mendes to meet Cody Garbrandt on short notice at UFC Fight Night Pittsburgh. sherdog.com. Tristen Critchfield. 2016-02-16. 2016-02-16.
  39. News: John Lineker vs. Rob Font official for UFC 198. mmafighting.com. Guilherme Cruz. 2016-03-23. 2016-03-23.
  40. Web site: UFC 198 results: John Lineker's powerful striking overwhelms Rob Font for decision win. mmajunkie.com. Brent Brookhouse. 2016-05-14. 2016-05-14.
  41. News: John Lineker, Michael McDonald booked for UFC Fight Night South Dakota co-main event. sherdog.com. Tristen Critchfield. 2016-05-18. 2016-05-18.
  42. News: UFC Fight Night 91 results: John Lineker's power shuts down Michael McDonald in first round. mmajunkie.com. Brent Brookhouse. 2016-07-14. 2006-07-14.
  43. Web site: UFC Fight Night Sioux Falls bonuses: Ferguson, Vannata Garner $50K apiece for wild battle. sherdog.com. Tristen Critchfield. 2016-07-14. 2016-07-14.
  44. News: John Dodson vs. John Lineker set in stone for UFC Fight Night 96 main event in Portland. MMAmania.com. Dan Hiergesell. 2016-08-13. 2016-08-13.
  45. Web site: UFC Fight Night 96 results: John Lineker tops John Dodson by split in 'Fight of the Year' contender. mmajunkie.com. Matt Erickson. 2016-10-02. 2016-10-02.
  46. News: Former champ T.J. Dillashaw vs. John Lineker targeted for UFC 207. mmafighting.com. Marc Raimondi. 2016-11-02. 2016-11-02.
  47. Web site: UFC 207 results: T.J. Dillashaw impresses in win over John Lineker. mmafighting.com. Dave Doyle. 2016-12-30. 2016-12-30.
  48. Web site: UFC adds John Lineker vs. Marlon Vera to Fight Night card in Sao Paulo. mmafighting.com. Guilherme Cruz. 2017-09-19. 2017-09-19.
  49. News: UFC Fight Night 119: John Lineker rolls past Marlon Vera by unanimous decision. MMAmania.com. 2017-10-29.
  50. News: John Lineker steps in to face Jimmie Rivera at UFC 219. MMA Fighting. 2017-11-22.
  51. News: John Lineker out of UFC 219 fight with Jimmie Rivera. MMA Fighting. 2017-12-24.
  52. News: After Marlon Moraes drama, Jimmie Rivera's UFC 219 fiasco ruined Christmas. 2017-12-26. MMAjunkie. 2017-12-26. en-US.
  53. News: John Lineker vs. Brian Kelleher added to UFC 224 in Brazil. mmafighting.com. Guilherme Cruz. 2018-03-12. 2018-03-12.
  54. News: UFC 224 results: John Lineker relentless, finishes Brian Kelleher in third. 2018-05-13. MMAjunkie. 2018-05-13. en-US.
  55. News: Dominick Cruz set for return vs. John Lineker at UFC 233 after two-year layoff. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2018-12-05. 2018-12-05.
  56. Web site: Dominick Cruz injured, UFC 233 clash with John Lineker in jeopardy. 2018-12-11. MMAjunkie. en. 2018-12-11.
  57. News: Multiple UFC 233 fights get new dates, locations after Jan. 26 card scratched. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2018-12-12. 2018-12-12.
  58. News: Many battles of canceled UFC 233 card moved to other events. mmadna.nl. Marcel Dorff. 2018-12-13. 2018-12-13. nl.
  59. Web site: John Lineker vs. Cory Sandhagen added to UFC on ESPN+ 1 in Brooklyn. 2018-12-22. MMAjunkie. en. 2018-12-23.
  60. Web site: Report: John Lineker Injured, Out of Bout with Cory Sandhagen at UFC on ESPN+ 1. m.sherdog.com. 2019-01-11.
  61. Web site: John Lineker vs. Cory Sandhagen rescheduled for UFC on ESPN 3 in Miami. mmajunkie.com. Steven Marrocco. 2019-02-13. 2019-02-13.
  62. Web site: UFC on ESPN+ 8 results: Cory Sandhagen survives late scare, beats John Lineker by split decision. 2019-04-28. MMA Junkie. en. 2019-04-29.
  63. Web site: Cody Stamann Hurt; John Lineker Now Fights Rob Font At UFC Greenville • MMA News. Shelton. Cole. 2019-06-05. MMA News. en-US. 2019-06-06.
  64. Web site: John Lineker out of UFC on ESPN+ 12 fight vs. Rob Font. 2019-06-21. MMA Junkie. en. 2019-06-21.
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  66. Web site: Recently Released UFC Vet John Lineker Announces Signing with One Championship. Sherdog.com. Sherdog. 2019-07-09.
  67. Web site: Zebaztian Kadestam's title defense, John Lineker's debut official for ONE: Dawn of Valor in October. Guilherme Cruz. mmafighting.com. September 12, 2019.
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  69. Web site: Kevin Belingon faces John Lineker at ONE: 'Inside the Matrix' Part III. November 2, 2020. asianmma.com.
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  71. Web site: John Lineker vs. Stephen Loman set for ONE on TNT 4 in April. MMA Fighting. 2021-02-25. 2021-02-26.
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  74. Web site: 2021-09-15. Demetrious Johnson returns Dec. 5 for special rules bout vs. muay Thai champ Rodtang Jitmuangnon. 2021-09-15. MMA Junkie. en-US.
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  80. Web site: 2022-03-11 . Chatri Sityodtong Hands Out Five Performance Bonuses At ONE: LIGHTS OUT – ONE Championship Results . 2022-03-11 . ONE Championship – The Home Of Martial Arts . en-US.
  81. Web site: Martin . Damon . Reinier de Ridder vs. Shamil Abdulaev, John Lineker vs. Fabricio Andrade headline ONE on Prime Video 3 . mmafighting.com . 7 September 2022 . 6 September 2022.
  82. Web site: 2022-10-20 . John Lineker misses weight for ONE on Prime Video 3 . 2022-10-20 . South China Morning Post . en.
  83. Web site: ONE on Prime Video 3 results: Fabricio Andrade's low blow breaks John Lineker's cup; fight declared no contest. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Staff. 2022-10-22. 2022-10-22.
  84. Web site: John Lineker Vs. Fabricio Andrade II Confirmed For ONE On Prime Video 7. ONE Championship – The Home of Martial Arts. Jay Furness. 2022-11-15. 2022-11-15.
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  86. Web site: 2023-06-29 . John Lineker set to return at ONE Fight Night 13, meets Kim Jae Woong on Aug. 4 . 2023-06-30 . MMA Junkie . en-US.
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  88. Web site: ONE Fight Night 13: John Lineker Comes Back to KO Jae Woong Kim in Final Seconds. Cageside Press. Val Dewar. 2023-08-04. 2023-08-04.
  89. Web site: Martin . Damon . 2023-08-17 . John Lineker returns against Stephen Loman at ONE Fight Night 14 on Sept. 29 in Singapore . 2023-08-17 . MMA Fighting . en-US.
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  94. Web site: December 12, 2023 . Iv already pulled out it's been announced everywhere I just had stem cell treatment on my knee . Twitter.
  95. Web site: 2024-07-31 . John Lineker makes muay Thai debut vs. Asa Ten Pow at ONE 168 in Denver . 2024-09-02 . MMA Junkie . en-US.
  96. Web site: 2024-09-06 . ONE 168 Results: Superlek Finishes Haggerty in Under One Minute with Elbow . 2024-10-06 . Combat Press . en-US.
  97. Web site: 2024-09-24 . John Lineker to battle Alexey Balyko in Muay Thai bout at ONE Fight Night 25 . 2024-10-06 . BJPenn.com . en.
  98. Web site: Joseph . Mike . 2024-10-05 . ONE Fight Night 25 Results: Regian Eersel Gets Revenge Over Alexis Nicolas; John Lineker Stops Alexey Balyko . 2024-10-06 . myKhel.com . en-US.
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