The release of top 10-ranked John Lineker by the UFC caught many by surprise, but neither side was going on record to discuss the decision. That changed on Friday, when UFC president Dana White spoke with TSN.
Asked why the promotion decided to cut a fan-favorite brawler who went 12-4 in the Octagon with seven of those wins coming by way of stoppage and four post-fight bonuses, White offered an explanation.
“I think it was because he hasn’t made weight a few times,” White said, “and I just know that the matchmakers were super frustrated with him.