John Lineker faces Brian Kelleher at UFC 224, in Rio

Lineker faces Kelleher at UFC 224, in Rio. Photo: Facebook @ufc

The fight program for UFC 224, an event that takes place on May 12th in Rio de Janeiro, is taking shape. This Monday (12), the organization announced the duel between John Lineker from Paraná against brian kelleher for the division of roosters (up to 61,2 kg.). The fight meets the request of the North American, who challenged the Brazilian by hitting Renan Barao No. UFC Orlando, in the last month.

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Lineker, ranked sixth in the bantamweight division, has a professional record of 30 wins and eight losses. The Paraná native comes from a triumph in his last performance, when he beat Marlon Vera in the unanimous decision of the judges, in October 2017.

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In turn, Kelleher has a record of 19 wins and eight losses. The North American comes from two consecutive victories and in his last appearance, he dominated Renan Barao No. UFC Orlando, in February.

UFC 224

The main fight of UFC 224 will be a fight for the bantamweight belt (up to 61,2 kg), with the Brazilian Amanda nunes putting his reign on the line against the North American Rachel Pennington. In the second most anticipated duel of the show, the Brazilians Vitor belfort e Lyoto Machida they fight former champions of the night.

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