What is John Lineker s UFC record?

What is John Lineker s UFC record?

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What is John Lineker s UFC record

UFC 207: T.J. Dillashaw v John Lineker is now competing in and last fought in the against Cory Sandhagen at UFC on ESPN+ 8. The Brazilian fought 16 times in the UFC and left with an organizational record of 12-4. 'Hands of Stone' had a poor start to life in the UFC, losing to Louis Gaudinot via submission in the second round back in 2012. However, Lineker eventually found his feet in the organization and wasn't beaten again in the UFC until taking on Ali Bagautinov two years later. T.J. Dillashaw and Cory Sandhagen are the only other two fighters to beat the Brazilian under the UFC banner. The 32-year-old has many high-profile wins in the organization against the likes of Rob Font, John Dodson and Marlon Vera. Watch John Lineker in action here: The Brazilian's departure from the UFC wasn't the smoothest transition, with Dana White and Lineker both saying strong words. The UFC president was critical of the 32-year-old's weight-cutting issues, with 'Hands of Stone' struggling with weight during his UFC career. When speaking about cutting Lineker from the UFC, White stated: It was because he hasn’t made weight a few times, and I know that the matchmakers were super frustrated with him. The guy wasn’t being professional. Dana White on why John Lineker was released from the UFC

Full interview: Dana White on why John Lineker was released from the UFCFull interview: As mentioned, John Lineker also said some harsh words during his departure from the UFC. The Brazilian seemingly hinted at favourtism in the organization and claimed he wasn't being booked for fights: "My last opponent fought 4 times in a year. He already has another fight! Sean likes him! I have fought only 4 times since 2016! I need to fight! If you dont like me or my style just let me go!!!" My last opponent fought 4 times in a year. He already has another fight! Sean likes him! I have fought only 4 times since 2016! I need to fight! If you dont like me or my style just let me go!!! @MMAjunkie My last opponent fought 4 times in a year. He already has another fight! Sean likes him! I have fought only 4 times since 2016! I need to fight! If you dont like me or my style just let me go!!! @MMAjunkie

Has John Lineker been stripped of his ONE Championship title due to weight issues

Yes. After weighing-in over the 145lbs limit ahead of his ONE on Prime Video 3 bout against Fabricio de Andrade, John Lineker of his featherweight title. The 32-year-old came in at 145.5lbs and 145.75lbs in his two attempts at making the limit. His opponent, Andrade will still be able to become champion should he defeat Lineker. 'Hands of Stone' is also set to be fined 20% of his fight purse due to missing weight. Watch the Brazilian win the ONE Championship title here: Lineker is currently unbeaten since joining ONE Championship in 2019, beating Muin Gafurov, Kevin Belingon, Troy Worthen and Bibiano Fernandes in back-to-back bouts. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found
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