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John
Lineker
29-8-0( W-L-D )
Current Rank: #5 Bantamweight
Fight Night Bonuses: 1 Performance of the Night / 3 Fight of the Night

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 13 fights.
Record: 29-8-0
Summary: Cardio, aggression

Fighter Info

Nickname: Hands of Stone
From: Paranagua, Parana Brazil
Fights Out Of: Paranagua, Parana Brazil
Age: 27
Height: 5' 3" ( 160 cm )
Weight: 135 lb ( 61 kg )
Reach 67"
Leg Reach 36"

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
1854
39% Successful
725
Types of Successful Strikes
0
725
80% Standing
11%
581
63
81
Striking Defense
55
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
10
60% Successful
6
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
6
4
1
Takedown Defense
67
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay Awards
Loss
John Lineker
Dec 30, 2016
71
38
5
1
1
0
8
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Win
John Lineker
Oct 1, 2016
93
101
0
0
0
0
0
1
 R5 Decision - Split
Win
John Lineker
Jul 13, 2016
14
26
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R1 KO/TKO
Performance of the Night
Win
John Lineker
May 14, 2016
80
40
1
0
0
0
4
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Win
John Lineker
Sep 5, 2015
16
28
0
0
0
1
0
0
 R1 Submission
Fight of the Night
Win
John Lineker
Jan 31, 2015
40
38
1
0
0
3
1
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Watch
Win
John Lineker
Jul 16, 2014
133
88
2
1
0
0
0
1
 R3 KO/TKO
Fight of the Night
Loss
John Lineker
Feb 1, 2014
27
49
0
6
2
1
0
3
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Watch
Win
John Lineker
Oct 26, 2013
14
31
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R1 KO/TKO
Watch
Win
John Lineker
Aug 3, 2013
22
19
2
1
0
1
0
0
 R2 KO/TKO
Watch
Win
John Lineker
May 18, 2013
36
7
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R2 KO/TKO
Watch
Win
John Lineker
Nov 10, 2012
62
77
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Watch
Loss
John Lineker
May 5, 2012
65
96
2
0
1
0
0
0
 R2 Submission
Watch
Fight of the Night
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Biography

TRAINING: On Saturdays, I do sparring. That is the day I work more focused. I always try to work with sparring partners that have the same style as my opponent and work the game plan.

When and why did you start training for fighting? Seven years ago, because I used to watch boxing on television.

What ranks and titles have you held? The first Brazilian in the UFC flyweight division

Do you have any heroes? Jesus Christ

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? A dream come true

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes

What was your job before you started fighting? None
• Pro since 2008

• 13 wins by KO, four by submission (3 RNC, guillotine)

• Has won 10 of his last 12

• Loss to Gaudinot snapped 13 fight winning streak

Career

Key Opponents

Louis Gaudinot
Louis Gaudinot
6-4-0, 1NC
( W-L-D )

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