Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Lineker and Rivera met in a three-round bantamweight fight at UFC 191 on Saturday, September 5. Lineker is 37-11 overall and 6-2 in the UFC. Rivera is 16-11 and 4-2 (1 NC). Lineker has 6 UFC wins, 4 of them inside the distance. Rivera has 4 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. Lineker gives up four inches of reach. Lineker won by submission in round 1 at 2:08.
| Stat | Lineker | Rivera |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'3" | 5'8" |
| Reach | 67" | 71" |
| Age | 25 | 33 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 6-2 | 4-2 (1 NC) |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 5.4 | 4.5 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 4.1 | 2.7 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 40% | 42% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 58% | 73% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 1.2 | 1.3 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 67% | 71% |
| Takedown Defense | 67% | 77% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| Control / 15 | 0:20 | 0:15 |
| Finish Rate | 50% | 50% |
| Finished Rate | 13% | 17% |
| Went the Distance | 38% | 33% |
| Average Fight Time | 10:36 | 8:56 |