John Lineker dos Santos de Paula (born June 12, 1990) known professionally as John Lineker, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2008, he is the former Jungle Fight Bantamweight Champion. Lineker is known for his aggressive fighting style, punching power and durability. As of July 26, 2018, he is #6 in the official UFC Bantamweight rankings.