Best fights of John Lineker
Over 15 years as a professional, John Lineker has compiled a 37-11 (22) record, including five title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. John Lineker KOs Michael McDonald
On July 13, 2016 John Lineker faced Michael McDonald in a bantamweight bout. Lineker was 26 years old with a record of 27-7, and McDonald was 25 with a record of 17-3. Lineker was on a 4-fight winning streak and McDonald was coming off a win. Lineker stopped Michael McDonald via KO in the 1st round.
2. John Lineker defeats Fabrício Andrade
On October 22, 2022 John Lineker fought Fabrício Andrade for the vacant ONE bantamweight title. Lineker was 32 years old with a record of 35-9, and Andrade was 25 with a record of 8-2. Lineker was on a 4-fight winning streak and Andrade was on a 7-fight winning streak. Lineker won via no contest. Won the vacant title.
3. John Lineker KOs Bibiano Fernandes
On March 11, 2022 John Lineker fought Bibiano Fernandes for the ONE bantamweight title. Lineker was 31 years old with a record of 34-9, and Fernandes was 41 with a record of 24-4. Lineker was on a 3-fight winning streak and Fernandes was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lineker stopped Bibiano Fernandes via KO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.
4. John Lineker KOs Brian Kelleher
On May 12, 2018 John Lineker faced Brian Kelleher in a bantamweight bout. Lineker was 27 years old with a record of 30-8, and Kelleher was 31 with a record of 19-8. Lineker was coming off a win and Kelleher was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lineker stopped Brian Kelleher via KO in the 3rd round.
5. John Lineker defeats Ian McCall
On January 31, 2015 John Lineker faced Ian McCall in a flyweight bout. Lineker was 24 years old with a record of 24-7, and McCall was 30 with a record of 13-4-1. Lineker was coming off a win and McCall was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lineker won via unanimous decision.
6. John Lineker defeats Marlon Vera
On October 28, 2017 John Lineker faced Marlon Vera in a bantamweight bout. Lineker was 27 years old with a record of 29-8, and Vera was 24 with a record of 12-3-1. Lineker was coming off a loss, while Vera was on a 3-fight winning streak. Lineker won via unanimous decision.
7. John Lineker submits Francisco Rivera
On September 5, 2015 John Lineker faced Francisco Rivera in a bantamweight bout. Lineker was 25 years old with a record of 25-7, and Rivera was 33 with a record of 11-4. Lineker was on a 2-fight winning streak and Rivera was coming off a win. Lineker submitted Francisco Rivera via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
8. John Lineker defeats John Dodson
On October 1, 2016 John Lineker faced John Dodson in a bantamweight bout. Lineker was 26 years old with a record of 28-7, and Dodson was 32 with a record of 18-7. Lineker was on a 5-fight winning streak and Dodson was coming off a win. Lineker won via split decision.
9. John Lineker defeats Iliarde Santos
On September 10, 2011 John Lineker fought Iliarde Santos for the vacant Jungle Fight bantamweight title. Lineker was 21 years old with a record of 18-5, and Santos was 30 with a record of 21-5-1. Lineker was on a 12-fight winning streak and Santos was coming off a win. Lineker won via split decision. Won the vacant title.
10. John Lineker defeats Rob Font
On May 14, 2016 John Lineker faced Rob Font in a bantamweight bout. Lineker was 25 years old with a record of 26-7, and Font was 28 with a record of 12-1. Lineker was on a 3-fight winning streak and Font was on a 11-fight winning streak. Lineker won via unanimous decision.