PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Loren Cline (ranked 5950 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Medina (ranked 3885 p4p, 475 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Cline
vs
Medina

186 cm
21
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Loren Cline!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Medina!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Medina.
Medina throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Medina throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Cline decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Medina's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cline makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cline working some strikes from top position.
Cline throwing strikes from guard but Medina blocks nicely.

Medina is looking for a triangle but Cline pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medina is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cline is controlling him.
Cline landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cline gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Medina shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cline defends it nicely.
Cline tries to counter with a takedown but Medina is quick to defend against it.
Medina shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cline defends it nicely.
Cline wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Loren Cline has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Medina.
Medina misses with a wild body shot.
Cline seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cline throws a head kick that Medina semi-blocks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cline manages to avoid it.
Cline swings for the body but Medina moves out of range.
Medina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Medina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy left from Cline finds it's target.
Medina tries for a takedown but Cline circles away easily
and Cline counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Cline gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Medina has had enough of the clinch but Cline keeps him there for the moment.
Cline keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Medina's efforts to push away.
Cline jumps guard but Medina stands there with Cline around his waist. Cline gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medina wants to get back to striking at distance but Cline won't allow it.

Medina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Medina misses with a looping right.
Cline drops down looking for a counter takedown but Medina sprawls and moves away.
Cline takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Medina fails to land with a series of punches.
Medina misses with the combination.
Cline bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cline seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cline throws a body kick that misses.
Medina misses with a series of wild punches.
Cline tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Medina manages to circle out of the way.
Medina jabs Cline to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from Medina misses its intended target.
Medina is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cline rather than just go for the knockout.
Cline pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Medina shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Cline counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cline.
Medina looks winded!
Cline lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Loren Cline dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cline moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Medina throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Cline counters with a nice double leg into side control. Medina won't be happy with that.
Medina takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Cline is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Medina has escaped the position, nice work there.

Cline wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Medina, who protects the arm well.

Cline wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Medina, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cline lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Medina down.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cline tries for a kimura but Medina is defending well.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cline is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Medina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Medina wants to control but Cline postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Cline goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Medina has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cline but great work by Medina.
Cline wants to control but Medina postures up.
Cline has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Medina is staying tight to Cline's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cline wants to control but Medina postures up.
Cline is working to avoid the ground and pound but Medina connects with a decent elbow.
Cline is not content to let Medina control the position.
Medina wants to take a breather but Cline manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Medina.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cline working a defensive guard but Medina manages to pass into side control anyway.
Cline is letting Medina control him for a moment.
Cline is trying to work for a sweep but Medina has mounted him!
Medina with the ground and pound from mount.
Loren Cline overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cline squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Cline is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medina working the ground and pound effectively.
Cline's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Cline tries to lock up and control but Medina gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Medina working for a submission but Cline is keeping him at bay.
Cline is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Medina looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Medina tries to control but Cline wriggling away.
Medina looking to finish Cline with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cline!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Medina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Medina closes the distance and clinches.
Medina is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cline gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Medina tries to pull guard but Cline holds him up against the cage and eventually Medina drops back down to his feet.
Medina is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medina is trying to force a seperation but Cline has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Medina breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Medina moves into range and clinches up with Cline.

Medina manages to break the clinch.
Cline fails with a takedown attempt.
Medina pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cline is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Medina.
Cline lands with a nice body punch.
Medina lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cline backs up against the cage.
Medina lands a brutal head kick. Cline looks out on his feet and Medina throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Antonio Medina!