John Lineker News

Bryan Caraway Campaigns for Number-One-Contender Bout with John Lineker, Vows to Stand With Him

Tom Taylor - October 25, 2016
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John Lineker Thinks a Win Over John Dodson Puts Him In Line for a Title Shot

Tom Taylor - October 5, 2016

Pros React to John Lineker's Split Decision Win Over John Dodson

Tom Taylor - October 2, 2016
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John Lineker's manager claims he made weight several days before weigh-ins

bjpenndotcom - September 30, 2016
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Breaking! John Dodson vs. John Lineker set to headline UFC Fight Night 96

Chris Taylor - August 13, 2016
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VIDEO | John Lineker knocks out Michael McDonald

bjpenndotcom - July 14, 2016
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John Lineker set to take on Michael McDonald in a bantamweight clash

Russell Ess - May 19, 2016

The UFC announced an exciting bantamweight matchup that is bound to be a war as John Lineker is set to take on Michael McDonald at UFC Fight Night 91. The fight takes place on July 13 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. McDonald vs. Lineker will be featured as the co-main event ahead of the headliner that will feature Tony Ferguson and Michael Chiesa.

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Fighter pulls out of UFC Fight Night 83 Cowboy vs. Cowboy card due to dengue fever

Russell Ess - February 15, 2016

With less than a week away, a main card bout for UFC Fight Night 83 has taken a turn for the worse. A bantamweight bout featuring John Lineker and Cody Garbrandt will not be taking place due to Lineker having to pull out of the fight due to dengue fever, according to MMA Junkie. Dengue fever is a disease caused by mosquito bites in tropical areas. Lineker who is from Brazil tweeted his apology to Garbrandt saying, “I apologize @Cody_Nolove,I know just how bad do all preparation and can not fight,we all went out harmed.”