MMA Preview – John Lineker vs Rob Font 2 at UFC Fight Night 154
THE FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 154? Saturday 22nd June, 2019 - 22:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Night 154? Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville, South Carolina
What channel is UFC Fight Night 154 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 154? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, you can watch the fight live if you subscribe to ESPN+ now by clicking here!
Are tickets still available for UFC Fight Night 154? http://uk.ufc.com/event-ticket-info?utm_source=ufc&utm_medium=tab&utm_campaign=tickets
THE STATISTICS
THE LOWDOWN
John Lineker steps in for Cody Stamann to rematch Rob Font as he is desperate to ramp up his activity in 2019 but he will have to respect the skills and evolution of Font to pick up another win and gain momentum.
After suffering only one loss in nine fights which was to the former champion TJ Dillashaw, Lineker was on the wrong end of a close split decision against the rising star Cory Sandhagen and hopes to get back on track and go 2-0 against Font.
Font was disappointed to not fight Stamann but this is a bigger opportunity for #12 ranked bantamweight. He takes on the perennial top contender knowing a win will hugely boost his stock but he will also gain sweet vengeance after losing a decision to Lineker back in 2016.
THE PREDICTION
Both fighters are superb finishers but their durability and experience of sharing three rounds together already is likely to drag this into a decision. Font will be well-aware of the stand-up threat of Lineker. The Brazilian is arguably the hardest hitter in the division with legitimate one-punch knockout power and Font will have a strategy of movement to avoid getting caught.
Lineker will also prepare for Font’s weapons with the power and reach to find a knockout of his own. Lineker will also be wary of his ground skills but will back himself to control the grappling exchanges.
This is likely to be another stand-up battle, perhaps more tentative than usual, with Lineker’s experience helping him sway the judges.
Winner: Lineker via Decision
Striking and grappling stats sourced via FightMetric.
