| Nickname Da Protege | Birthdate -- |
| Height / Weight 6'2" - 205lbs | Place of Birth Yreka, California, U.S. |
D.J. "Da Protege" Linderman is the current Sportfight heavyweight champion. He now competes as a light heavyweight for Bellator Fighting Championships and will compete in their fourth season as part of the light heavyweight tournament. He holds notable wins over American Top Team's Mario Rinaldi and Mike Hayes.
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by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Mar 22, 2013 8:00 PM EDT
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by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Feb 12, 2013 8:00 AM EST
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by MMA Fighting Newswire from MMA Fighting on Feb 5, 2013 11:33 AM EST
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by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Feb 4, 2013 4:08 PM EST
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by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Dec 22, 2012 8:00 AM EST
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by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Nov 10, 2012 3:40 PM EST
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by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Nov 5, 2012 8:00 PM EST
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by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Nov 5, 2012 4:21 PM EST
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by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Nov 5, 2012 7:00 AM EST
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by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Nov 4, 2012 6:16 PM EST
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by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Nov 4, 2012 3:00 PM EST