5 UFC Fights In April That You Cannot Miss
4. John Lineker Vs. Cory Sandhagen - UFC On ESPN 3
At 5'3", John Lineker is not only one of the smallest fighters in the bantamweight division, he's also one of the smallest fighters on the entire UFC roster. This makes his upcoming fight against lanky 135lber Cory Sandhagen so interesting.
However, what he lacks in height, Lineker makes up for with sheer destructive power in his striking. Aptly nicknamed 'Hands of Stone', Lineker is known for absolutely pulverising his opponents before knocking them out cold. That being said, it's difficult to crack someone in the chin if you can't reach it, so Lineker might struggle against such a lengthy opponent.
It's one thing to be a tall fighter, but it's a completely different thing to know how to use your height to your advantage. Luckily, Sandhagen is quite adept at that, utilising his long limbs to keep his opponents at distance and lock up trick submissions once a fight hits the ground.