Fresh off a third-round knockout over Brian Kelleher at UFC 224 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in May, the bantamweight striker is planning to come back in action at UFC Sao Paulo, scheduled for Sept. 22 in Brazil, against a top 5 opponent.
“I want to fight as soon as possible,” Lineker told MMA Fighting. “I have no idea who I’m fighting next, the division is crowded now, but I want to fight soon.”
Winner of six of seven since moving up to 135 pounds in the UFC, Lineker sees bantamweight contenders Jimmie Rivera, Raphael Assuncao and Dominick Cruz as ideal opponents for his return.