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Personal Information
| Full Name | John Lineker dos Santos de Paula |
| Date of Birth | June 12, 1990 |
| Age | 32 |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Nickname | Hand of Stone |
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John Lineker: A Brief Biography
John Lineker is a 32-year-old mixed martial artist from Brazil competing in the bantamweight division of the ONE Championship. He is currently the No.2 contender in the bantamweight division of the promotion.
Lineker is a former Jungle Fight bantamweight champion who competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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John Lineker lost his last fight against Fabricio Andrade via technical knockout on February 25, 2023. The fight took place for ONE Fight Night 7: Lineker vs. Andrade II on Prime Video in Brazil.
John Lineker Facts
| Birth Place | Paranagua, Parana, Brazil |
| Star Sign | Gemini |
| Age | 32 |
| MMA Debut | 2008 |
| MMA Record | 35-10-(1) |
| Achievements | Former Jungle Fight bantamweight champion. |
| Partner | Jacklyne |
| Children | 5 |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Early Life and Career
John Lineker made his professional debut on September 5, 2008, and won the fight via technical knockout. He initially competed in the lightweight and featherweight division and fought 11 times in the first 15 months of his early career.
Lineker moved down to his natural weight class, bantamweight, and was undefeated for the next 13 fights. He won the Jungle Fight bantamweight championship on September 10, 2011.
'Hand of Stone' made his octagon debut on May 5, 2012, against Louis Gaudinot and lost the fight via submission.
John Lineker faced Cory Sandhagen for his last UFC appearance on April 27, 2019, and lost the fight via decision.
John Lineker's Career in ONE Championship
John Lineker made his One Championship debut on October 26, 2019, against Muin Gafurov and won the fight via unanimous decision.
He then faced Kevin Belingon and won the fight via technical knockout in the second round.
Lineker faced Troy Worthen for ONE on TNT 3 and won the fight via knockout. The fight took place on April 21, 2021, in Kallang, Singapore.
John Lineker won the ONE bantamweight championship by defeating Bibiano Fernandes via knockout. The fight happened on March 11, 2022, at ONE: Lights Out.
On October 22, 2022, John Lineker faced Fabricio Andrade, but an accidental strike to the groin prevented Lineker from continuing. Lineker had already missed the weight, which earned only Andrade eligible for the gold.
John Lineker faced Fabricio Andrade on February 25, 2023, for the vacant bantamweight title and lost the fight via technical knockout.
John Lineker Record
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
| Loss | 35–10 (1) | Fabrício Andrade | TKO (corner stoppage) | ONE Fight Night 7 | February 25, 2023 | 4 | 5:00 | Bangkok, Thailand |
| NC | 35–9 (1) | Fabrício Andrade | No Contest (accidental groin strike) | ONE on Prime Video 3 | October 22, 2022 | 3 | 2:44 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Win | 35–9 | Bibiano Fernandes | KO (punch) | ONE: Lights Out | March 11, 2022 | 2 | 3:40 | Kallang, Singapore |
| Win | 34–9 | Troy Worthen | KO (punch) | ONE on TNT 3 | April 21, 2021 | 1 | 4:35 | Kallang, Singapore |
| Win | 33–9 | Kevin Belingon | TKO (punches) | ONE: Inside the Matrix 3 | November 13, 2020 | 2 | 1:16 | Kallang, Singapore |
| Win | 32–9 | Muin Gafurov | Decision (unanimous) | ONE: Dawn Of Valor | October 26, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Loss | 31–9 | Cory Sandhagen | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson | April 27, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Sunrise, Florida, United States |
| Win | 31–8 | Brian Kelleher | KO (punch) | UFC 224 | May 12, 2018 | 3 | 3:43 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Win | 30–8 | Marlon Vera | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida | October 28, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Loss | 29–8 | T.J. Dillashaw | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 207 | December 30, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 29–7 | John Dodson | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Lineker vs. Dodson | October 1, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Win | 28–7 | Michael McDonald | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs. Lineker | July 13, 2016 | 1 | 2:43 | Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States |
| Win | 27–7 | Rob Font | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 198 | May 14, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Curitiba, Brazil |
| Win | 26–7 | Francisco Rivera | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC 191 | September 5, 2015 | 1 | 2:08 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 25–7 | Ian McCall | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 183 | January 31, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 24–7 | Alp Ozkilic | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Miller | July 16, 2014 | 3 | 4:51 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States |
| Loss | 23–7 | Ali Bagautinov | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 169 | February 1, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Newark, New Jersey, United States |
| Win | 23–6 | Phil Harris | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Munoz | October 26, 2013 | 1 | 2:51 | Manchester, England |
| Win | 22–6 | José Maria Tomé | TKO (punches) | UFC 163 | August 3, 2013 | 2 | 1:03 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Win | 21–6 | Azamat Gashimov | TKO (punches) | UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold | May 18, 2013 | 2 | 1:07 | Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil |
| Win | 20–6 | Yasuhiro Urushitani | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fuel TV: Franklin vs. Le | November 10, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Macau, SAR |
| Loss | 19–6 | Louis Gaudinot | Technical Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. Miller | May 5, 2012 | 2 | 4:54 | East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States |
| Win | 19–5 | Iliarde Santos | Decision (split) | Jungle Fight 32 | September 10, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Win | 18–5 | Francisco Figueiredo | TKO (punches) | Jungle Fight 30 | July 30, 2011 | 3 | 0:36 | Belém, Brazil |
| Win | 17–5 | Luiz Salgadinho | KO (punch) | Jungle Fight 28 | May 21, 2011 | 1 | 1:18 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Win | 16–5 | Renato Velame | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Jungle Fight 27 | April 21, 2011 | 1 | 2:58 | Brasília, Brazil |
| Win | 15–5 | Saulo Martins | TKO (punches) | Shooto - Brazil 22 | April 1, 2011 | 1 | 3:30 | Brasília, Brazil |
| Win | 14–5 | Diego D'Avila | Decision (unanimous) | Nitrix - Champion Fight 6 | February 19, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Brusque, Brazil |
| Win | 13–5 | Alessandro Cordeiro | TKO (punches) | 1 | 3:44 | |||
| Win | 12–5 | Felipe Alves | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Gladiators Fighting Championship 2 | October 16, 2010 | 2 | 2:05 | Curitiba, Brazil |
| Win | 11–5 | Alvino José Torres | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Shooto - Brazil 18 | September 17, 2010 | 2 | N/A | Brasília, Brazil |
| Win | 10–5 | Jetron Azevedo | Decision (unanimous) | Gladiators Fighting Championship 1 | May 8, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Curitiba, Brazil |
| Win | 9–5 | Israel Silva | Decision (unanimous) | K.O. - Fight 3 | April 10, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Apucarana, Brazil |
| Win | 8–5 | Larry Vargas | DQ (punches after the bell) | Full Heroes Battle 2 | February 5, 2010 | 2 | 5:00 | Paranaguá, Brazil |
| Win | 7–5 | Cica Cica | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | |||
| Loss | 6–5 | Rafael Silva | Decision (unanimous) | Warrior's Challenge 4 | December 30, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Porto Belo, Brazil |
| Win | 6–4 | Wagner Campos | TKO (punches) | Brazilian Fight League 5 | December 19, 2009 | 2 | N/A | Curitiba, Brazil |
| Loss | 5–4 | Andre Luis | Decision (unanimous) | Samurai FC - Samurai Fight Combat | September 12, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Curitiba, Brazil |
| Loss | 5–3 | Erick Carlos Silva | Decision (unanimous) | Blackout FC 3 | September 5, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Balneário Camboriú, Brazil |
| Loss | 5–2 | Felipe Arantes | Submission (armbar) | Paranagua Fight 5 | August 7, 2009 | 1 | 1:12 | Paranaguá, Brazil |
| Win | 5–1 | Márcio Sapo | Decision (unanimous) | Nitrix - Show Fight 2 | May 16, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Joinville, Brazil |
| Win | 4–1 | Alexandre Chatuba | TKO (punches) | VIP - Stage 3 | May 2, 2009 | 2 | N/A | Joinville, Brazil |
| Loss | 3–1 | Nelson Velasques | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Golden Fighters 1 | April 18, 2009 | 1 | 4:02 | Novo Hamburgo, Brazil |
| Win | 3–0 | Claudinei Rodriguez | Decision (unanimous) | Floripa Fight 5 | March 7, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Florianópolis, Brazil |
| Win | 2–0 | Heriton Alves | KO (punches) | Paranagua Fight 3 | November 11, 2008 | 1 | N/A | Paranaguá, Brazil |
| Win | 1–0 | Mauricio Alves | TKO (punches) | Paranagua Fight 2 | September 5, 2008 | 2 | 1:25 | Paranaguá, Brazil |
*Last updated on March 31, 2021.
