John Lineker vs Michael McDonald
Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.
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Tale of the tape
37-11-0Record19-4-0
FeatherweightDivisionBantamweight
5'3"Height5'8"
TBDReach70,0"
145 lbsWeight136 lbs
OCS Jiu-JitsuTeamLast Stand Fight Team
What's at stake
John Lineker is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +15 while a loss costs more — Michael McDonald carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+15→ 1778
If they lose-17→ 1746
If they win+17→ 1753
If they lose-15→ 1721
Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.
Opponent quality
Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.
1710 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1656 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Elo Trajectory
John LinekerMichael McDonald
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
John Lineker59%
Michael McDonald 41%Elo baseline: 54%
The Combat Edge model makes John Lineker a 59% favorite over Michael McDonald in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (54%).
John Lineker holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1763 to 1736, a 27-point edge.
Michael McDonald enters on a 2-fight win streak.
John Lineker finishes 61% of wins inside the distance, Michael McDonald 84%.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.