John Lineker vs. Francisco Rivera Jr.

Preliminary Card | Bantamweight · 135 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Sep 5, 2015
"Hands of Stone"
vs.
Submission 2:08 R1
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Fighter Comparison

25-7-0

Climbed to 26-7
Pro
Record
11-4-0

Fell to 11-5
-155
(Slight Favorite)
Betting Odds
+130
(Slight Underdog)

Brazil
Nation

United States
Paranaguá
Parana
Fights out of
Buena Park
California
25
+2 mos, 3 wks, 3 days
Age at Fight 33
+10 mos, 4 wks
135.5 lbs
(61.5 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
136.0 lbs
(61.7 kgs)
5'3"
(160cm)
Height
5'8"
(173cm)
66.0"
(168cm)
Reach
70.0"
(178cm)
OCSJJ Gym CSW Training Center

Fight Predictions

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Rivera Jr.
38%
Lineker
62%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 191

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 191: Johnson vs. Dodson 2
  • Date: Saturday 09.05.2015 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Chris Tognoni
  • Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Preliminary Card (fight 5 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 135 lbs (61.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Prelims
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Lineker Disclosed Pay: $98,000
  • Rivera Jr. Disclosed Pay: $73,000
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