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John “Hands of Stone” Lineker

Weight Limit
144.84 LBS / 65.7 KG
Height
5'2" FT / 160 CM
Country
Age
34 Y
Team
American Top Team

About John Lineker

Former ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion John Lineker made his professional mixed martial arts debut in September 2008, and in the ensuing decade has become one of the most entertaining mixed martial artists in the world.

He earned his nickname “Hands of Stone” thanks to the tremendous punching power that has brought him knockout victories in nearly half of his professional wins.

After a rocky start to his career, Lineker went on a 13-bout win streak that culminated in him capturing the Jungle Fight Championship and competing in North America.

Setting foot outside his native Brazil for the first time, he went on to have an excellent 12-4 run overseas with wins over top talents including John Dodson, Michael McDonald, and Ian McCall.

After winning several performance bonuses in North America, Lineker decided to challenge the best martial artists in the world on the global stage of ONE Championship in 2019.

Three years later, Lineker starched long-time divisional king Bibiano Fernandes to win the ONE Bantamweight MMA World Title. Although he lost the title two bouts later, Lineker’s goal has been to reclaim the throne he once ruled.

ONE Championship Records

Event Results

Result Method Round Method and round Opponent Opponent and event Country Date Event
WIN
Knockout KO
R1 (2:14)
Knockout
R1 (2:14)
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Alexey Balyko
Russia
Russia Oct 4, 2024
ONE Fight Night 25: Nicolas vs. Eersel II
Oct 4, 2024
WIN
Knockout KO
R2 (2:50)
Knockout
R2 (2:50)
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Asa Ten Pow
United States
ONE 168: Denver
Sep 6, 2024
United States Sep 6, 2024
ONE 168: Denver
Sep 6, 2024
LOSS
Submission SUB
R1 (3:00)
Submission
R1 (3:00)
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Shinya Aoki
Japan
Japan Jan 28, 2024
ONE 165: Superlek vs. Takeru
Jan 28, 2024
WIN
Unanimous Decision UD
R3 (5:00)
Unanimous Decision
R3 (5:00)
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Stephen Loman
Philippines
Philippines Sep 29, 2023
ONE Fight Night 14: Stamp vs. Ham on Prime Video
Sep 29, 2023
WIN
TKO TKO
R3 (4:56)
TKO
R3 (4:56)
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Kim Jae Woong
South Korea
South Korea Aug 4, 2023
ONE Fight Night 13: Allazov vs. Grigorian on Prime Video
Aug 4, 2023
LOSS
TKO TKO
R4 (5:00)
TKO
R4 (5:00)
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Fabricio Andrade
Brazil
Brazil Feb 25, 2023
ONE Fight Night 7: Lineker vs. Andrade II on Prime Video
Feb 25, 2023

Breakdown

Wins - 8
Losses - 2
4
Knockout KO
0
2
TKO TKO
1
0
Submission SUB
1
2
Unanimous Decision UD
0

Finish Rate

Finishes
6
Finish Rate
75%
Wins
8
Total Bouts
11

Bout Duration

Avg. Bout Duration
07m : 24s
Total Duration
1h : 21m : 31s

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