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John Lineker

"Hands of Stone"
37-11-0★ 4bonusesBrazilBrazilLast 5
Kickboxing 0-2Muay Thai 2-2Grappling 0-1

Last fight: Loss vs Shinya Aoki · Submission · Jan 28, 2024

37-11-0 · 23 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Ben WoollissTKO · R1 01:56
ONEONE Fight Night 41: Sinsamut vs Jarvis on Prime Video·March 14, 2026

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CAREER SUMMARY

John Lineker holds a professional MMA record of 37-11-0. Lineker has 49 professional MMA bouts on record. Lineker has won 38 fights: 19 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 15 by decision. Of 11 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Lineker lands 5.36 significant strikes per minute with 40% accuracy and averages 0.56 takedowns per 15 minutes. Lineker also has 4 recorded Muay Thai bouts. Lineker also has 2 recorded Kickboxing bouts. Lineker also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Lineker also has 2 recorded boxing-cage bouts. Most recent fight: March 14, 2026. Tracked organizations: ONE, UFC.

Profile

Height
5'3"160 cm
Weight
135 lbs61 kg
Reach
67"170 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Jun 12, 1990
Age
36
Nationality
Brazil
Birthplace
Paranagua, Parana, Brazil

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Shinya Aoki
    ONE 165: Superlek vs Takeru· Jan 28, 2024· Openweight· 37-11 vs 48-11
    SUB
    R1 · 3:00
  2. WIN
    vs Stephen Loman
    ONE Fight Night 14: Stamp vs Ham on Prime Video· Sep 30, 2023· Bantamweight· 37-10 vs 17-3
    UD
    R3 · 05:00
  3. WIN
    vs Kim Jae Woong
    ONE Fight Night 13: Allazov vs Grigorian on Prime Video· Aug 5, 2023· 151 lb Catchweight· 36-10 vs 13-8
    TKO
    R3
  4. LOSS
    vs Fabricio AndradeTitle bout
    ONE Fight Night 7: Lineker vs Andrade II on Prime Video· Feb 25, 2023· Bantamweight· 35-10 vs 9-2
    TKO
    R4
  5. NC
    vs Fabricio AndradeTitle bout
    ONE on Prime Video 3: Lineker vs Andrade· Oct 22, 2022· Bantamweight· 35-9 vs 8-2
    -
  6. WIN
    vs Bibiano Fernandes×1Title bout · Title win #1
    ONE · Lights Out· Mar 11, 2022· Bantamweight· 35-9 vs 24-5
    KO
    R2 · 3:40
  7. WIN
    vs Troy Worthen
    ONE on TNT III· Apr 22, 2021· Bantamweight· 34-9 vs 7-2
    KO
    R1
  8. WIN
    vs Kevin Belingon
    ONE · Inside the Matrix III· Nov 13, 2020· Bantamweight· 33-9 vs 20-8
    TKO
    R2
  9. WIN
    vs Kevin Belingon
    ONE · Inside The Matrix· Oct 30, 2020· Featherweight· 33-9
    TKO
    R2 · 1:16
  10. WIN
    vs Muin Gafurov
    ONE · Dawn Of Valor· Oct 25, 2019· Bantamweight· 32-9 vs 15-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  11. LOSS
    vs Cory Sandhagen
    UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Hermansson· Apr 27, 2019· Bantamweight· 31-9 vs 11-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  12. WIN
    vs Brian Kelleher
    UFC 224: Nunes vs Pennington· May 12, 2018· Bantamweight· 31-8 vs 19-9
    TKO
    R3 · 3:43
  13. WIN
    vs Marlon Vera
    UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Machida· Oct 29, 2017· Bantamweight· 30-8 vs 12-4-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  14. LOSS
    vs TJ Dillashaw
    UFC 207: Nunes vs Rousey· Dec 30, 2016· Bantamweight· 29-8 vs 14-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  15. WIN
    vs John Dodson
    UFC Fight Night: Lineker vs Dodson· Oct 1, 2016· Bantamweight· 29-7 vs 18-8
    SD
    R5 · 5:00
  16. WIN
    vs Michael McDonald
    UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs Lineker· Jul 13, 2016· Bantamweight· 28-7 vs 17-4
    TKO
    R1 · 2:43
    POTN
  17. WIN
    vs Rob Font
    UFC 198: Werdum vs Miocic· May 14, 2016· Bantamweight· 27-7 vs 12-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  18. WIN
    vs Francisco Rivera
    UFC 191: Johnson vs Dodson 2· Sep 5, 2015· Bantamweight· 26-7 vs 11-5
    SUB
    R1 · 2:08
    FOTN
  19. WIN
    vs Ian McCall
    UFC 183: Silva vs Diaz· Jan 31, 2015· Flyweight· 25-7 vs 13-5-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  20. WIN
    vs Alptekin Ozkilic
    UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs Miller· Jul 16, 2014· Flyweight· 24-7 vs 9-3
    TKO
    R3 · 4:51
    FOTN
  21. LOSS
    vs Ali Bagautinov
    UFC 169: Barao vs Faber 2· Feb 1, 2014· Flyweight· 23-7 vs 12-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  22. WIN
    vs Phil Harris
    UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Munoz· Oct 27, 2013· Flyweight· 23-6 vs 22-11
    TKO
    R1 · 2:51
  23. WIN
    vs Jose Maria Tome
    UFC 163: Aldo vs Korean Zombie· Aug 3, 2013· Flyweight· 22-6 vs 33-4
    TKO
    R2 · 1:03
  24. WIN
    vs Azamat Gashimov
    UFC on FX: Belfort vs Rockhold· May 18, 2013· Flyweight· 21-6 vs 8-3
    TKO
    R2 · 1:07
  25. WIN
    vs Yasuhiro Urushitani
    UFC Macao: Franklin vs Le· Nov 11, 2012· Flyweight· 20-6 vs 19-6-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  26. LOSS
    vs Louis Gaudinot
    UFC on FOX: Diaz vs Miller· May 5, 2012· Flyweight· 19-6 vs 6-2
    SUB
    R2 · 4:54
    FOTN
  27. WIN
    vs Iliarde Santos
    Jungle Fight· Sep 10, 2011· 19-5 vs 22-6-1
    DEC
  28. WIN
    vs Francisco Figueiredo
    Jungle Fight· Jul 30, 2011· 18-5 vs 5-1
    TKO
  29. WIN
    vs Luiz Carlos Alves Neves
    Jungle Fight· May 21, 2011· 17-5 vs 1-1
    TKO
  30. WIN
    vs Renato Velame
    Jungle Fight· Apr 20, 2011· 16-5 vs 11-4
    SUB
  31. WIN
    vs Saulo Martins
    Shooto Brasil· Mar 31, 2011· 15-5 vs 0-1
    TKO
  32. WIN
    vs Alessandro Cordeiro
    Nitrix Champion Fight· Feb 18, 2011· 13-5 vs 4-3
    TKO
  33. WIN
    vs Diego Davella
    Nitrix Champion Fight· Feb 18, 2011· 13-5 vs 8-3
    DEC
  34. WIN
    vs Felipe Alves
    Parana Regional· Oct 16, 2010· 12-5 vs 2-6
    SUB
  35. WIN
    vs Alvino Torres
    Shooto Brasil· Sep 17, 2010· 11-5 vs 1-2
    SUB
  36. WIN
    vs Jetron Pereira
    Parana Regional· May 8, 2010· 10-5 vs 1-4
    DEC
  37. WIN
    vs Israel Silva
    Parana Regional· Apr 10, 2010· 9-5 vs 3-3
    DEC
  38. WIN
    vs Cica
    Full Heroes Battle· Feb 5, 2010· 7-5 vs 0-1
    DEC
  39. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Full Heroes Battle· Feb 5, 2010· 7-5
    DQ
  40. LOSS
    vs Rafael Silva
    Warrior Challenge· Dec 30, 2009· 6-5 vs 3-2
    DEC
  41. WIN
    vs Wagner Campos
    Brazilian Fight League· Dec 19, 2009· 6-4 vs 6-1
    TKO
  42. LOSS
    vs André Luiz
    Samurai Fight Combat· Sep 12, 2009· 5-4 vs 2-3
    DEC
  43. LOSS
    vs Erick da Silva
    Blackout Fight Championship· Sep 5, 2009· 5-3 vs 6-0
    DEC
  44. LOSS
    vs Felipe Arantes
    Paranaguá Fight· Aug 7, 2009· 5-2 vs 6-2
    SUB
  45. WIN
    vs Marcio Sapo
    Nitrix Champion Fight· May 16, 2009· 5-1 vs 0-2
    DEC
  46. WIN
    vs Alexandre Chatuba
    Santa Catarina Regional· May 2, 2009· 4-1 vs 2-1
    TKO
  47. LOSS
    vs Nelson Velasques
    Golden Fighters 1· Apr 18, 2009· 3-1 vs 7-1
    TKO
  48. WIN
    vs Claudinei Rodriguez
    Santa Catarina Regional· Mar 7, 2009· 3-0 vs 2-1
    DEC
  49. WIN
    vs Heriton Alves
    Paranaguá Fight· Nov 11, 2008· 2-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
  50. WIN
    vs Mauricio Alves
    Paranaguá Fight· Sep 5, 2008· 1-0 vs 0-1
    TKO

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBoxingBJJ
  • 2022ONE Bantamweight MMA World Championship · ONE Championship
  • 2011Nitrix Fights Bantamweight Grand Prix · Nitrix Fight
  • 2006Champion · Campeonato Paranaense Amador
  • Jungle Fight Bantamweight Championship · Jungle Fight
  • Brown belt · BJJ · Ocimar Costa
  • AGE 12Started in Boxing
  • Started in BJJ

Camp

  • American Top Team · Coconut Creek, Florida, United States
  • OCS Jiu-Jitsu (Ocimar Costa Santos) · BJJ · Paranagua, Parana, Brazil
  • EMPORIUM · Brazil Former
  • Fundacao Municipal de Esportes de Paranagua · Boxing · Paranagua, Parana, Brazil Former

Coaches

  • Ocimar Costa · Grappling coach
  • Eraldo · Boxing coach
  • Jadson Costa · Grappling coach
  • Marcelo Ribeiro · Grappling coach

Training partners

  • Lerryan Douglas

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (339 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
One-Shot Power
98 · top 2% in division
Fast Hands
98 · top 1% in division
Punch power98
Kick power94
Punch speed98
Kick speed96
Accuracy95
Takedowns48
Ground striking73
Submissions75
Chin93
Body strength86
Cardio94

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 37-11-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed5.00per min
40% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.11per min
56% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.51per 15 min
58% success
Takedowns stuffed69%
Submission attempts0.6per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 12-4-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed5.36per min
40% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.27per min
56% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.56per 15 min
58% success
Takedowns stuffed68%
Submission attempts0.6per 15 min
Muay ThaiRecord: 2-2 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed11.26per min
Strikes absorbed2.85per min
Grappling
Takedowns landed7.42per 15 min
100% success
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
KickboxingRecord: 0-2 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed5.67per min
Strikes absorbed4.57per min
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min
Takedowns stuffed0%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where John Lineker sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

John Lineker has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $200,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×3★ Performance of the Night ×1
  1. ★ POTNvs Michael McDonald · UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs LinekerJul 13, 2016
  2. ★ FOTNvs Francisco Rivera · UFC 191: Johnson vs Dodson 2Sep 5, 2015
  3. ★ FOTNvs Alptekin Ozkilic · UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs MillerJul 16, 2014
  4. ★ FOTNvs Louis Gaudinot · UFC on FOX: Diaz vs MillerMay 5, 2012

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate John Lineker earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

John Lineker's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#2 Bantamweight
First ranked
Feb 4, 2013
Times ranked
245

Flyweight

#1#5#10#1520142015Feb 4, 2013 · #8Feb 18, 2013 · #9Apr 22, 2013 · #8May 21, 2013 · #7Aug 5, 2013 · #6Sep 6, 2013 · #5Feb 3, 2014 · #6Mar 3, 2014 · #7Mar 10, 2014 · #6Mar 24, 2014 · #7Aug 25, 2014 · #6Sep 29, 2014 · #7Oct 6, 2014 · #6Nov 24, 2014 · #7Dec 8, 2014 · #6Feb 2, 2015 · #7Apr 6, 2015 · #6Jun 15, 2015 · #7Jul 20, 2015 · #8Aug 3, 2015 · #7Aug 10, 2015 · #8Sep 7, 2015 · #14Sep 28, 2015 · #15#15

Bantamweight

#1#5#10#152016201720182019Sep 7, 2015 · #14Sep 28, 2015 · #12Nov 30, 2015 · #11Jan 19, 2016 · #12Feb 1, 2016 · #11Feb 29, 2016 · #12May 16, 2016 · #11May 31, 2016 · #9Jun 6, 2016 · #8Jul 15, 2016 · #5Sep 14, 2016 · #4Sep 21, 2016 · #3Oct 5, 2016 · #2Jan 2, 2017 · #3Feb 1, 2017 · #4Jul 26, 2017 · #5Dec 13, 2017 · #6Feb 19, 2019 · #7Mar 5, 2019 · #8Apr 30, 2019 · #10Jul 2, 2019 · #10#10

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Official ONE Ranking

John Lineker's standing in the official ONE rankings.

Current
Unranked
Peak
Champion Bantamweight
First ranked
Oct 14, 2020
Times ranked
58

Bantamweight

C#5#10#1520212022202320242025Oct 14, 2020 · #5Dec 12, 2020 · #1Feb 1, 2022 · #1May 12, 2022 · CNov 13, 2022 · #2Dec 6, 2022 · #2Feb 17, 2023 · #2Mar 7, 2023 · #1Jul 6, 2025 · #1Oct 4, 2025 · #2#2

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1836▼14
Peak
1855Mar 11, 2022
Rated fights
48
1500160017001800200920122015201820212024Sep 5, 2008 · 1541Nov 11, 2008 · 1576Mar 7, 2009 · 1598Apr 18, 2009 · 1553May 2, 2009 · 1595May 16, 2009 · 1616Aug 7, 2009 · 1587Sep 5, 2009 · 1572Sep 12, 2009 · 1549Dec 19, 2009 · 1578Dec 30, 2009 · 1558Feb 5, 2010 · 1572Apr 10, 2010 · 1584May 8, 2010 · 1594Sep 17, 2010 · 1615Oct 16, 2010 · 1626Feb 18, 2011 · 1646Feb 18, 2011 · 1663Mar 31, 2011 · 1670Apr 20, 2011 · 1682May 21, 2011 · 1689Jul 30, 2011 · 1697Sep 10, 2011 · 1706May 5, 2012 · 1686Nov 10, 2012 · 1698May 18, 2013 · 1708Aug 3, 2013 · 1722Oct 27, 2013 · 1733Feb 1, 2014 · 1724Jul 16, 2014 · 1736Jan 31, 2015 · 1747Sep 5, 2015 · 1761May 15, 2016 · 1772Jul 14, 2016 · 1786Oct 2, 2016 · 1791Dec 31, 2016 · 1783Oct 29, 2017 · 1793May 13, 2018 · 1805Apr 28, 2019 · 1799Oct 25, 2019 · 1809Oct 30, 2020 · 1820Nov 13, 2020 · 1831Apr 22, 2021 · 1842Mar 11, 2022 · 1855Feb 25, 2023 · 1833Aug 5, 2023 · 1841Sep 30, 2023 · 1850Jan 28, 2024 · 18361836

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Frequently asked questions

When does John Lineker fight next?

John Lineker has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is John Lineker's record?

John Lineker's professional MMA record is 37-11-0.

Who is John Lineker fighting next?

John Lineker's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did John Lineker fight last?

John Lineker most recently fought Ben Woolliss at ONE Fight Night 41: Sinsamut vs Jarvis on Prime Video on Saturday, March 14, 2026, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does John Lineker fight in?

John Lineker fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does John Lineker have?

John Lineker has 19 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has John Lineker won?

John Lineker has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Fight of the Night, 1× Performance of the Night.

How tall is John Lineker?

John Lineker is 5'3" (160 cm) tall.

How much does John Lineker weigh?

John Lineker weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is John Lineker's reach?

John Lineker has a reach of 67" (170 cm).

How old is John Lineker?

John Lineker is 36 years old (born Jun 12, 1990).

Where is John Lineker from?

John Lineker is from Brazil.

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