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UFC 224: Brian Kelleher Outlines Why he Called Out John Lineker
By FCF Staff
After Brian Kelleher defeated Renan Barao in February, he called for a fight with another Brazilian star, John Lineker. But, according to the American, the callout was only about making a big move in the 135 ranks.… Read More
UFC 224: John Lineker Says Brian Kelleher’s Pre-Fight Comments “Favors me a Lot”
By FCF Staff
Leading up to UFC 224, Brian Kelleher has reportedly said he won’t be afraid to stand-and-trade with John Lineker, and the latter believes that’s welcome news.
The bantamweights are scheduled to fight at this Saturday’s event, which… Read More
Report: John Lineker to Fight Brian Kelleher Next
By FCF Staff
It looks like UFC 224 will feature John Lineker, as it’s being reported that the bantamweight will take on Brian Kelleher at the Rio de Janeiro event.
Kelleher (19-8) called for a bout with the Brazilian contender,… Read More
Brian Kelleher Explains Why he Wants to Fight John Lineker, After Defeating Renan Barao
By FCF Staff
After defeating Renan Barao at UFC on FOX 28 this past weekend, Brian Kelleher is targeting a bout with another of Brazil’s top bantamweights in John Lineker.
Kelleher worked his way to a decision win over the… Read More
UFC 219: John Lineker Reportedly Has Withdrawn From Jimmie Rivera Bout
By FCF Staff
UFC 219 will no longer feature a pivotal bantamweight fight between Jimmie Rivera and John Lineker, as the latter has reportedly withdrawn from the bout.
The two were supposed to fight on the main card of the… Read More
John Lineker’s Been Tapped to Fight Jimmie Rivera
By FCF Staff
Jimmie Rivera will fight at UFC 219 after all, as the promotion’s announced that John Lineker will battle the rising bantamweight at the December 30th card.
Rivera was scheduled to fight Dominick Cruz at the upcoming event,… Read More
John Lineker Claims “Half a Dozen” Fighters Turned Down Opportunity to Scrap Him at UFC FN 119
By FCF Staff
John Lineker is booked to fight Marlon Vera this Saturday at UFC Fight Night 119, but the heavy handed bantamweight says several fighters turned down the opportunity first.
Lineker, who will be competing for the first time… Read More
Report: John Lineker to Battle Marlon Vera in Return Bout
By FCF Staff
John Lineker will compete for the first time since last December next month, as the bantamweight has reportedly been scheduled to fight Marlon Vera.
The hard hitting contender hasn’t fought since he fractued his jaw at UFC… Read More
John Lineker Reports He’s “Training Well” Again, Provides Timeline For Return From Broken Jaw
By FCF Staff
After incurring a broken jaw during his decision loss to TJ Dillashaw at UFC 207 in December, John Lineker’s reporting that his recovery’s on track.
The bantamweight fighter, who had won six in a row before fighting… Read More
Report: TJ Dillashaw – John Lineker Expected For UFC 207
By FCF Staff
It looks like UFC 207 will pick up another compelling bantamweight bout, as TJ Dillashaw and John Lineker have reportedly agreed to fight at the December 3oth event.
Although the bout has not been officially signed, ESPN.com… Read More
UFC FN 96: John Lineker Says Scale Issue Responsible For Missing Weight
By FCF Staff
John Lineker missed weight on Friday for the fifth time in his UFC career, but the bantamweight contender says an issue with his hotel room scale was responsible.
Lineker came in at 136.5 for his bout last… Read More
UFC FN 96: John Lineker Gets Nod Over John Dodson
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC Fight Night 96, which saw John Lineker received a split decision win over fellow bantamweight contender, John Dodson. With the win, Lineker extended his winning streak to six.
In the co-main… Read More
UFC FN 96 Weigh-In Results: John Lineker Among Three Fighters to Miss Weight
By FCF Staff
John Lineker abandoned the flyweight division due to his issues making 125, but the heavy handed fighter was unable to make weight today, in advance of his bantamweight bout with John Dodson.
According to reports, Lineker came… Read More
UFC Books John Dodson vs. John Lineker
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s upcoming event in Portland has its main event, as the promotion has announced that John Lineker will take on fellow bantamweight contender, John Dodson.
The October 1st card will be hosted by the city’s Moda… Read More
UFC FN 91: John Lineker Backstage Interview
UFC FN 91: John Lineker Puts Away Michael McDonald, Tony Ferguson Takes Thriller
By FCF Staff
John Lineker needed less than three minutes to prove he’s a legitimate, bantamweight contender tonight at UFC FN 91, as he quickly took out Michael McDonald.
The feared slugged cracked McDonald with a big overhand right not… Read More