John Lineker asks the UFC for more fights and says: 'If you don't like my work, release me'

J. Lineker complains about being underutilized in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook UFC

John Lineker, from Paraná, went public to complain about the low number of fights scheduled for him in Ultimate. Through his official Twitter account, the athlete posted about his discontent and also tagged company directors. In the last three years, the Brazilian has only had three clashes.

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“My last opponent (Cory Sandhagen) fought four times in one year. He already has another fight scheduled. Sean Shelby (fight promoter) likes him! I've only fought four times since 2016! I need to fight. If you don’t like me, or my style, just release me”, claimed the athlete.

My last opponent fought 4 times in a year. He already has another fight! Sean likes him! I have fought only 4 times since 2016! I need to fight! If you don't like me or my style just let me go!!! @MMAjunkie @seanshelby @danawhite @Alexdavismma @ufc @MMAFighting @sherdogdotcom

— John Lineker (@johnlineker) May 29, 2019

John had his last fight recently. The athlete faced the North American Cory Sandhagen No. UFC Fort Lauderdale, whose main event was the duel between Ronaldo Jacare e Jack hermansson. On that occasion, the bantamweight was defeated by his opponent in a split decision from the judges, in what represented the second clash on the main card of the night.

Lineker debuted for the UFC in 2012 and, despite losing to the American Louis Gaudinot, won the 'Fight of the Night' award. The Brazilian's record, however, is very positive within the organization. After the setback, John played for the company another 15 times, winning on 12 occasions.

Until 2016, the man from Paraná usually had two to three fights per year. However, as of 2017, John's situation really changed. In 2017, 2018 and 2019, the athlete stepped into the Octagon only once a year.

Currently, at 28 years old, John Lineker occupies the 10th position in bantamweights (up to 61,2kg.). In his professional record, the fighter has already performed 36 times, recording 29 wins and seven losses.