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John Lineker Says He Broke His Jaw At UFC 207

John “Hands of Stone” Lineker suffered a one-sided decision loss to former champion TJ Dillashaw at UFC 207 last Friday (Dec. 30, 2016) in Las Vegas, Nevada. While his skills didn’t match up to Dillashaw’s on fight night, Lineker’s heart was indeed displayed, as the Brazilian fought through a broken jaw. Detailing the injury to

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Detailing the injury to MMAFighting.com, Lineker said that he felt a ‘pop’ in the opening round:

“I felt a pop right away,” Lineker said. “I wasn’t dizzy or anything like that, but I felt a pop. I thought ‘it was just the kick, no problem,’ but it start to hurt a lot in the second round. I truly felt it in the third, when I took all of his punches.”

Continuing on, the Brazilian slugger said that immediately after the fight the pain was bearable, but when he tried to eat he ‘couldn’t handle’ it anymore:

“I left the Octagon and talked to the doctors, everything was normal,” he said. “I could move my jaw, all normal, so they cleared me and said to let them know if I felt anything. When I went to another room to eat something and watch the fights, I felt the pain and it didn’t stop.”

“It was time to go back to the hotel, and I couldn’t handle the pain anymore. I told my wife to call my manager, and I couldn’t wait until the next morning. We called the UFC doctor, and they sent me back to the hotel to do some exams, and a MRI showed two fractures.”

A timeline for Lineker’s return to action is currently unclear, but he did receive a six-month medical suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC).

Stay tuned to LowKickMMA as more news on his future unfolds.

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Five Biggest Takeaways From UFC 207

The UFC closed out 2016 with a massive card last night (Dec. 30, 2016), as UFC 207 went down live on pay-per-view (PPV) from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Not only was it the year’s last card, but UFC 207 also represented one of the year’s most monumental cards. The main event featured

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The main event featured a bantamweight title fight between champion Amanda Nunes and returning ex-champion “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey. The co-main event also played host to a 135-pound title fight, as Dominick Cruz squared off with Cody “No Love” Garbrandt.

The event provided fight fans with exciting fights, but also gave fans new insights and answers to questions that had been lingering.

Let’s take a look at the five biggest takeaways from UFC 207:

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TJ Dillashaw Is The No. 1 Bantamweight Contender

The bantamweight title picture was indeed mixed up last night and while a certain former champion whom we will discuss later on may receive an immediate rematch, we learned that ex-titleholder TJ Dillashaw is the division’s No. 1-contender.

Dillashaw took on red-hot No. 2-ranked John Lineker on the main card of last night’s event and scored a dominant decision victory. The hard hitting Lineker had been riding a four fight win streak, but Dillashaw was able to beat him soundly, making it look easy in the process.

The ex-champion also scored a similar type of victory over another top contender in Raphael Assuncao last July, giving him two straight victories since losing the title to Dominick Cruz last January. Dillashaw has now knocked off two dangerous contenders in a row and he should receive the next shot at gold.

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John Lineker Using TJ Dillashaw Fight To ‘Prepare’ For Dominick Cruz

No. 2-ranked hard hitting bantamweight contender John “Hands of Stone” Lineker is set to return to action at this Friday’s (Dec. 30, 2016) UFC 207 from Las Vegas where he’ll meet No. 1-ranked former champion TJ Dillashaw. Lineker scored a decision victory over former flyweight title challenger John Dodson this past October and expected to

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In fact, reigning 135-pound champion Dominick Cruz will defend his title against Cody Garbrandt in the co-main event of UFC 207. With that being said, Lineker plans to get by Dillashaw and earn the next title shot:

“I really hoped to be next for the title after beating Dodson, but I believe that half-pound made the boss decide,” Lineker told MMA Fighting. “But I understand. And it’s good because I’ll get more prepared when it’s time to fight for the belt. Stronger.”

“I’m happy to be fighting a former champion. It’s going to be a tough fight,” he said. “Dillashaw is really tough, but I’m happy for this opportunity to face Dillashaw. God willing, I’ll bring another win and get the next shot at the champion.”

“Hands of Stone” is actually quite content with the matchup against Dillashaw, as he feels as if it’ll prepare him for a clash with Cruz:

“I believe a lot in God. If He wants me to fight Dillashaw, who has a style pretty similar to Cruz’s, it’s because he’s preparing me for what I’m going to face next.”

As far as the upcoming bout goes, it could end up being an intriguing striking match, as Dillashaw uses a style that incorporates volume striking and slick movement, while Lineker possesses more of the power in his hands:

“I will be able to use my striking,” Lineker said. “Dillashaw has good takedowns, but he strikes more than Dodson, who ran away from the fight. I don’t know if Dillashaw will stand and trade with me, but I believe he will. I see myself using my boxing with him.”

Who do you expect to come out on top later this week?

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