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Event: OFK 235 - Wayne Vs Do Urden     
Date:   Oct 08, 2022
#R1#
Knox misses with a right hand
and Line connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Athos Knox has been cut.
Line with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Line tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Knox manages to circle out of the way.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Line is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Knox misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Line misses the target.
Knox misses with a left hand #KD#
and Line counters with a crisp right hand that drops Knox! Line lets Knox back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Knox is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox looks to throw the jab but Line is out of range.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Line has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Line there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Line counters with a slapping leg kick.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Line seems unphased.
Knox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Line under the eye.#T1#
Line staying out of range there.
Line throws the kick towards the body but Knox avoids it.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Line is just out of range.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Line moves into the clinch successfully.
Knox blocking some punches. #BC#
Line breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Line lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Line's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Line scrambles back to his feet.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Line doesn't seem bothered though. #KD2#
Knox lands a big uppercut and Line crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Line looks OK. Knox waves Line back to his feet!#ROC2#Line is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Line staying out of range there.#T2#
Line looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #KD2#
Knox sends Line crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Knox is motioning to the referee to let Line up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Line is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Line misses with a looping right.
Line ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Line seems to have got his legs back now.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Line's head but Line sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Line was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD2#
Knox cracks Line with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Line looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Knox finish him?
Line takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Line looks up at the clock. Bad move! Knox lands a right hand from hell, dropping Line. Knox pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Athos Knox!
Athos Knox decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: OFK 227 - Line Vs Wayne     
Date:   Sep 10, 2022
#R1#
Wayne misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wayne swings for the body but Line moves out of range.
Line is looking to counter the offense by Wayne and move into the clinch.
We've been told by Line's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Line displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wayne throws out the jab.
Wayne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Line counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Damian Wayne has been cut.#CL#
Line has taken the fight to the clinch.
Line lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Line tries to pull guard but Wayne won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Line ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Line no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Wayne stands up and waves to Line to follow him.
Wayne throws a hook but Line blocks it.
Wayne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Line doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Line throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wayne thumps Line with a low kick.
A head kick by Wayne misses
and Line counters with a low kick, right behind Wayne 's knee.
Line throws a sloppy body shot
and Wayne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Line slips under a jab from Wayne.
Line is looking to clinch but Wayne is avoiding it.
Wayne flicks out a counter leg kick but Line steps away.
Line ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Wayne with the inside leg kick.
Line moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wayne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Line counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wayne's knee momentarily.
Line lands with a nice combination. Wayne backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne looks to throw the jab but Line is out of range.
Line swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wayne throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Line counters with a crisp one two that drops Wayne! Line thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Wayne to his feet! Wayne is in big trouble!#ROC#Wayne is rocked!#KD#
Line cracks Wayne with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Line has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wayne to stand back up!
Wayne is still on wobbly legs! Can Line finish him?
Wayne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wayne seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Wayne throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Line counters with a nice right hand that sends Wayne toppling to the canvas! Wayne scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Line finish him?!
Line misses with a right hand
and Wayne counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Line ducks right into an uppercut from Wayne.
Line pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wayne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Line misses with an uppercut.
Wayne throws a hook but Line avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wayne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Line.#T4#
Wayne throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
Line was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wayne misses with a left hand
and Line counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wayne on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Line cracks Wayne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#That has opened up Damian Wayne's cut even more.
Line throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wayne connects with a good right hand that stumbles Line. Line circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wayne cracks Line with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wayne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Line dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Wayne's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A low kick from Wayne is predictable there
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
Wayne moves out of range of the leg kick from Line.
Wayne throws out a counter right but Line avoids it with no problem.
Gustav Line is winning the standup battle so far.
Wayne misses with a low kick as Line jumps back.
Line throws a lazy uppercut
and Wayne counters with a stiff right hand.
Wayne misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Line tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Line was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Line moves into the clinch.
Line lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
Line is trying to break free.#T1#
A short left from Line. #BC2#
Wayne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Line appears to be looking for a big counter.
A shot to the body from Wayne misses
enabling Line to counter with a crisp jab.
Line tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wayne was well out of range. Poor timing from Line.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Line seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wayne swings for the body but Line moves out of range.
Line rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wayne counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Line moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Line misses with some punches.
Line blocking some punches.
Line lands with a light punch inside.
Line misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wayne lands with a short shot to the head.
Wayne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Line scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Line scores with a nice short uppercut.
Line working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Line struggles to land a body shot inside as Wayne controls his hands.
Line fails to pull guard.
Wayne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wayne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Wayne misses with some punches. #TD#
Line manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Line is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wayne defends well.#SU2#
Line is working an open guard so Wayne takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Line slips a straight right by Wayne.
Line is looking to counter with a body kick.
Line misses with a looping left.
Line backing away here, and Wayne unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wayne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Line counters with a thumping low kick.
Line throws a body shot but no joy.
Wayne misses with a leg kick.
Line tried to counter with a leg kick but Wayne avoided it.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
Line takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Line doesn't manage to clinch there - Wayne circles away.
Wayne appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Line sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wayne throws a looping overhand right but Line ducks down to avoid it.
Line is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Line gets a clinch. #TD#
Line pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Wayne decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wayne.
Wayne just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLine.
Wayne digs a good body shot into Line's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Line. That's going to slow Wayne down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Line dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damian Wayne's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Wayne throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Line counters with a left to the body.
Wayne swings widly with a right hand
and Line makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Line takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Line lands a head kick!
Line displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wayne throws out the jab.
Line feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Wayne tries to keep at a distance but Line has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wayne. #T1#
Line jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wayne walks away with a smile on his face. Line gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Line is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wayne can do to turn this around?
Line tests Wayne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wayne lands a nice shot that snaps Line's head back.
Wayne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Line takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Line misses with a lunging right hand
and Wayne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wayne throws out a loose jab but Line uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Wayne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Line counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wayne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Line's head.
Wayne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wayne misses with a body shot
and Line counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wayne throws a poor cross that misses
and Line counters with a nice kick to the body.
Line tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wayne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wayne just misses with a punch to the body.
Line is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Line on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Line throws a leg kick
enabling Wayne to counter with a crisp jab.
Line slips a jab from Wayne.
As Wayne tries to get set, Line tries to push him back and clinch up but Wayne manages to avoid the attempt.
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. Line moves away and avoids it.
Wayne checks a leg kick.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
An attempted straight right counter from Line misses the target.
Line throws a head kick that misses
enabling Wayne to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
Line throws a body kick that misses
and Wayne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wayne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wayne tries a quick counter leg kick but Line is wise to it.
Line ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wayne moves away.
Line cracks Wayne with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Line ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Line fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Damian Wayne just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Damian Wayne's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Wayne avoids the body shot from Line.
Wayne appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Line connects with the punch.
Wayne lands a jab to the head.
Line jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wayne throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line lands with a shot to the body.
Line fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wayne thinks about the counter body kick.
Wayne connects with a leg kick. #T1#
A slow jab from Wayne misses its intended target.
Wayne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wayne throws a front kick that sends Line stumbling back into the cage.
Line misses with a hook
and Wayne counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wayne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Line.
Line is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wayne.
Line moves out of range as Wayne throws a body kick.
Line went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Wayne swings widly with a right hand
and Line counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wayne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A shot to the body from Wayne misses
and Line connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wayne blocks a jab.
Wayne counters with a body kick.
Wayne throws a hook but Line avoids it easily.
Line fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wayne just manages to avoid it.
Wayne cracks Line with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Line closes the distance but Wayne moves to the side
and Line takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
Wayne misses the jab.
Wayne scores with a punch to the head.
Line throws a head kick but Wayne moves out of range.
Wayne takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
Line misses with an uppercut.
Wayne let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Line lands a two punch combo.
Wayne throws a big shot that misses.
Line tries to counter by clinching up but Wayne breaks away and moves out of range.
Wayne on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Line closes the distance and pushes Wayne back into the cage.
Wayne misses with a punch to the body.
Line blocking some punches.
Wayne misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Line pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wayne throws a jab but it's blocked by Line.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Damian Wayne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Damian Wayne's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Line thuds a left hand into Wayne's body.
Wayne throws a big shot that misses.
Line moves out of range of the body kick from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Line misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wayne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wayne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Wayne swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Line counter with a right hand.
Line darts in trying to clinch
enabling Wayne to counter with a crisp jab.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
Line appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Line looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Wayne misses with a leg kick
letting Line counter with a right hand.
Line walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A low kick from Wayne is predictable there
and Line makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Line throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wayne throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
Line looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wayne misses with a looping right.
Line misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Line takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Line uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Line looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Line connects with a single shot there.
Wayne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Line misses with the body kick
and Wayne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Wayne connects with a leg kick.
Line lands an overhand right.
Wayne throws out a leg kick but Line moves out of range and Wayne only half commits.
Line is looking to counter with head kicks.
Line throws a hook to the side of Wayne's head but Wayne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Line checks the leg kick.
It looked like Line wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters circling - Line throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damian Wayne.
I think Wayne has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 47:48
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Wayne!

Damian Wayne is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Damian Wayne thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: OFK 215 - Line Vs Barnes     
Date:   Jul 30, 2022
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Barnes there.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Line doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnes cracks Line with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes lands a really nice looking cross but Line seems unphased.
Line looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Line throws a low kick but Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Line defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Line is fending him off so far but Barnes persists. Nope, Line circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Line misses its target.
Barnes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That kick from Line tenderised Barnes 's leg. Barnes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barnes fails with the takedown.#T1#
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Line fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barnes just manages to avoid it.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Line counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Barnes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Line was covering up waiting for the punch and Barnes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Line keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Line looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Line is looking to cinch up a triangle. Barnes throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Line's body to avoid the submission. Line has instead reached around Barnes 's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Line arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gustav Line!
Gustav Line retains his welterweight title!
Gustav Line thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: OFK 207 - Line Vs Gomez     
Date:   Jul 02, 2022
#R1##CL#
Line moves into the clinch.
Line wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gomez has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Line pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Line takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gomez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Line.
Good exchange - Gomez coming out on top.
Line thows a left - swing and a miss!
Line throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gomez lands with a straight right. Line didn't see that one coming.
Gomez lands a body shot.
A big right from Line misses.
Gomez moves out of range of the strikes.
Gomez misses with a hook. Line ducked under it nicely.
Gomez scoring well with a low kick there.
Gomez throws a right hand that Line ducks under and follows up with a left that Line also avoids with ease.
Line is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomez scores with a jab.
Gomez throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Line takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gomez.
Gomez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Line counters with an outside leg kick.
Line moves out of range of the leg kick from Gomez.
Gomez dips to his left and cracks Line with an uppercut!
Gomez lunges at Line with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Line's hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Gomez scores with a four punch combination!
Gomez avoids the head kick by Line.
Schwartz Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez misses with the combination.
Line lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Line attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gomez just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2##CL2#
Gomez moves into range and clinches up with Line.
Gomez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Line backwards. #BC#
Line's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Line looks to land a combination but Gomez avoids it well. #CL2#
Gomez clinches.
Line working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Line goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gomez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Line tries to pull guard but Gomez won't allow it.
Line misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Gomez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gomez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gomez scores with a nice right hand.
Gomez misses with a double jab
letting Line counter with a right hand.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Line tries to clinch up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gomez.#T3#
Gomez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gomez throws the left hand but Line avoids the punch easily.
Gomez jabs at Line's body.
Line takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gomez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Line.
Line drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gomez sprawls and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Gomez. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Line gets tackled into the cage by Gomez. Gomez maintains the clinch.
Gomez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Line backwards. #BC2#
Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Line gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Line. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomez throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gomez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Line takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Gomez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Line counters with an outside leg kick.
Line tries to close the distance and clinch but Gomez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab, jab by Gomez - just one landing.
Line takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Line moves out of range as Gomez strikes.#CL2#
Gomez takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Gomez manages to break the clinch.
Gomez throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomez misses with a combination
and Line counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Gomez has Line up against the cage in a clinch.
Line tries to work over Gomez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schwartz Gomez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Line lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gomez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
Gomez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gomez scoring well with a low kick there.
Gomez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Line counters with a quick kick to the body but Gomez blocks it.
Gomez throws a right and a left that Line avoids nicely.
Line throws a leg kick but Gomez checks it.
Gomez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Line half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gomez misses with a right hand
enabling Line to counter with a crisp jab.
Gomez lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gomez.
Gomez misses with a hook
and Line counters with a straight right hand.
Gomez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomez throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Gomez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Line fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gomez lands a hook that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Line tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gomez smiles and moves away.
Gomez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gomez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gomez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Line tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab from Line.
Line tries to land a leg kick but Gomez saw it coming and moves away.
Line walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gomez sizes up Line with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Line scores with a jab.#ROC#Gomez is rocked!
Line keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomez is still on wobbly legs! Can Line finish him?
Gomez lands a slapping body shot.
Gomez seems to have recovered his senses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gomez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Gomez needs to keep his hands up - Line had a free shot at his head there.
Gomez is looking to clinch.
Gomez misses with a lunging right hand
and Line counters with a huge left! Gomez is in big trouble! He's backing up but Line isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Gomez from any more damage. A dominating finish by Line!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Line!
Gustav Line retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Gustav Line, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: OFK 202 - Line Vs Do Urden     
Date:   Jun 12, 2022
#R1#
Line gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Line tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Do Urden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Do Urden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Do Urden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Line throwing a counter right hand but Do Urden manages to avoid it.
Line wants to land a leg kick but Do Urden is out of range.
Do Urden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Line throws a looping overhand right but Do Urden ducks down to avoid it.
Line scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Do Urden attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Line fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Do Urden throws a leg kick
and Do Urden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Do Urden scores with the left hand. Line knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Do Urden misses with a left hand
and Line counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Line looks to score with a jab to the body but Do Urden is just out of range.
Do Urden only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Do Urden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Do Urden attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Line appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A punch combination from Line misses.
Do Urden misses with a leg kick
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
Do Urden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Line takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Do Urden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Line takes the fight into the clinch.
Line softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Line takes a shot to the head.
Do Urden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Line tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Do Urden smiles and moves away.
Do Urden throws a hook to the side of Line's head but Line sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Line appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've been told by Line's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A right-left combo lands from Do Urden.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Do Urden moves into range and connects with a jab.
Do Urden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line. #T2#
Do Urden connects with a nice looking jab.
Good shot there by Line.
Line fails to land with a series of punches.
And Do Urden responds with a good body kick, but Line manages to step out the way in time.
Do Urden has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Line on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Do Urden. Do Urden obviously looking to wear him down.
Drizzt Do Urden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Do Urden lands a jab to the head.
Do Urden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Do Urden throws a lazy right hand but Line sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Line takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Line smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Do Urden scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Line drives through and clinches with Do Urden against the cage.
Line lands a hook that snaps the head of Do Urden backwards.
Do Urden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Line lands a body punch.
Line misses with a body punch. #T3#
Do Urden struggles to land a body shot inside as Line controls his hands.
Line doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Line scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Line drags the fight down to the ground.
Do Urden would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Line working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Do Urden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Do Urden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Do Urden tries to free his leg and advance position but Line is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Do Urden is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Line has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Do Urden is looking to defend but Line has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Do Urden! Line pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Do Urden taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gustav Line!
Gustav Line retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Gustav Line thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: OFK 195 - Line Vs Chan     
Date:   May 21, 2022
#R1#
Line takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chan checks a leg kick.
Chan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Line comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chan scores with a jab. Line acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Line throws a body shot but no joy.
Line throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
Line lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chan defending well as Line loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Line.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chan checks a leg kick.
Chan misses with a looping left.
Charlie Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chan looks to land a right hand but Line moved out of range.
We've been told by Line's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from Chan misses.
Chan misses with a straight left.
Chan misses the jab.
Line avoids the body shot from Chan.
A jab from Chan misses.
Chan throws a leg kick which misses Line's front leg but catches the back leg as Line tries to avoid it.
Line throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chan on the side of the head.
Line looks to throw the jab but Chan is out of range.
Chan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Line slips a jab from Chan.
Line bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Line clinches up against the cage.
Line fails to pull guard.
Chan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chan wants to break free but Line has control. #BC#
Line breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chan misses with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Line! #CL#
Line has Chan up against the cage in a clinch.
Chan is trying to break free.
Line keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chan's efforts to push away.
Line makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chan wants to break free but Line has control. #T2#
Line misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Chan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Line fails to land.
Line lands a hook that snaps the head of Chan backwards.
Chan blocks an uppercut.
Line swings wildly with an uppercut but Chan uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Line has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chan uses from the top position.
Line wants to sweep here but Chan controlling him for the moment.
Line can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chan controls the pace.#SUB#
Line looking for a guillotine here but Chan defends easily.
Chan wants to control from the top but Line keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Line working for a triangle but Chan defends it easily.
Chan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Line pulls Chan in close to his closed guard and prevents Chan from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Line is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chan defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Line had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chan defends it easily.
Line trying to keep a closed guard but Chan is proving a slippery customer. #SU2#
Chan stands up and waves to Line to follow him.
Line cracks Chan with an open hand slap.
Chan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Line avoids it really well and circles away.
Chan slips a straight right by Line.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Line dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Chan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chan dodges the punch combination from Line.
Chan flicks out a counter leg kick but Line steps away.
A big left from Chan misses.
A big left from Chan misses.
Chan throws a series of punches but Line avoids them all with ease.
Line avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Line blocks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Line.
Chan blocks the body kick.
Chan misses with a head kick.
Chan works the jab nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Line blocks the leg kick.
Line is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chan can do to turn this around?
Line scores with a jab to the head.
Chan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chan moves out of range of the strikes.
Chan misses with a head kick.
Line scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chan works the jab nicely.
A low kick lands for Chan. #T1#
Chan throws a head kick but Line moves out of range.
As Chan looks to move away, Line throws a big counter combo but Chan just gets out of the way.
Chan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Line.
Gustav Line is winning the standup battle so far.
Line pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chan misses the shot to the body.
Line was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Line misses. #CL#
Line gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Line lands with a short shot to the head.
Line misses with some punches.
Line misses with some punches.
Line misses with the head strike.
Line misses with a body punch.
Line tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chan smiles and moves away.
Chan misses with a right hand
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Chan is predictable there
and Line counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chan defending well as Line loads up on a big left hand.
Chan misses with a low kick. #T2#
Chan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Line was well out of range. Poor timing from Chan.
Line swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Line walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Line misses with a hook.
It seemed like Chan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Line staying out of range there.
Line scores with a body shot.
Chan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Line.
Line attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chan jabs Line right on the nose. Line blinks but takes it well.
A punch combination from Chan misses.
Line scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Line throws a wild body kick that Chan sees coming a mile off.
Line fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chan checks it well.
Chan looks to land a combination but Line avoids it well.
Chan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Line.
Line keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Line.
Line swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3##CL#
Line has closed the distance and engaged Chan in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Line fails to land.
Line scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chan prevents a body shot from Line.
Line fails to pull guard.
Line lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chan or not.
Line throws a punch but it's blocked by Chan.
Gustav Line has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Line jumps guard but Chan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Line. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Line tries to work over Chan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Line tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Line lands with a right to the head.
Line tries to throw a body punch but Chan avoids it by throwing Line back against the cage. #T4##BC2#
Chan breaks from the clinch.
Chan misses with a body kick.
Line is looking to counter with a body kick.
Chan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
Chan throws a hook but Line avoids it easily.
Line moves away from the strike by Chan.
Chan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Line closes the distance and pushes Chan back into the cage.
Line misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Line's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chan lands a jab to Line's midsection.
Chan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Line tries to clinch up but Chan circles away and keeps his distance.
Chan lands a glancing blow to the side of Line's head.
Chan throws out a loose jab but Line uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chan scores with a one two! Line had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Chan.
Line slips a jab and a cross from Chan.
Chan throws a wild body kick that Line sees coming a mile off.
Line was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Line dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Line misses with an uppercut.
Chan throws a lazy right hand but Line sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chan tries a low kick but Line avoids it.
Chan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Line finds it's way round the side to connect with Chan's head.
Line lands with a kick to the temple. Chan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Line tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Line fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Line swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Chan misses.
A quick step to the side and Line tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chan blocks a jab.
Chan misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Line.
Line lands a nice looking body kick.
Chan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Line finds it's way round the side to connect with Chan's head.
Chan looks to throw the jab but Line is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Chan.
Line tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chan manages to circle out of the way.
Chan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Line moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Chan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chan misses the jab.
A jab from Line finds it's way through Chan's defenses.
Line moves out of range as Chan strikes.
Line throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chan misses with a takedown
and Line counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick from Chan is predictable there
and Line counters with a slapping leg kick.
Line connects with a solid leg kick.
Chan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Line in his tracks.
Line jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Line staying out of range there.
Chan throws a sloppy head kick and Line moves out of range easily.
Line lands a front kick.
An inside leg kick from Chan misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chan throws a hook to the side of Line's head but Line sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Line lands a body shot.
Line lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chan's sensitive parts.
Chan throws a poor cross that misses
and Line makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chan really felt that one!
Chan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Chan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Line bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chan shoots in for a takedown but Line shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gustav Line has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Chan.
Chan thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Line was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chan throws a series of punches but Line avoids them all with ease.
Chan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Line lands the left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Line looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Line lands with a straight right. Chan didn't see that one coming.
Line thuds his right hand into Chan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chan throws a right and a left that Line avoids nicely.
Line tries to counter by clinching up but Chan breaks away and moves out of range.
Chan misses with an uppercut
and Line counters with a series of strikes. Chan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Line throws a good cross that connects.
Line tried to score with a low kick but Chan checks it.
Chan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice leg kick from Line, right into the meat of the thigh.
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chan.#T3#
Chan throws a looping overhand right but Line ducks down to avoid it.
Chan throws a head kick but Line moves out of range.
Chan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chan is defended easily by Line.
Line changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Line.
Chan avoids the body shot from Line.
A big left from Chan misses.
Chan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Line.
Line misses with the combination.
Chan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Line.
Chan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Line misses the jab.
Line misses with a hook.
Nice shot by Line.#CL#
Line gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Line throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chan is trying to force a seperation but Line has the dominant position.#BC#
Line manages to break the clinch.
Chan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Line.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chan.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some bone on bone action there as Chan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Line misses with a hook. Chan ducked under it nicely.
Chan works the jab nicely.
Line misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chan! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Line clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Line getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chan looks to score with a jab to the body but Line is just out of range.
Chan misses with a body shot.
Chan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chan lands a jab.
A leg kick checked by Chan.
Chan throws a shot from downtown. Line moves away and avoids it.
Chan connects with a right hand. Line shakes it off.
Danga de danga de dang - Chan scores with a four punch combination!
A jab from Line does it's job there.
Chan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Line pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Line connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chan throws a sloppy head kick and Line moves out of range easily.
Line throws a leg kick but Chan checks it.
Chan throws out a counter right but Line avoids it with no problem.
Chan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Line cracks Chan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Line moves out of range as Chan strikes.
Chan lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice jab there from Line. #T1#
Line connects with a looping right hand.
Line connects with a crisp jab.
Chan's corner calls for a 1-2. Chan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Line.
Line throws a front kick that sends Chan stumbling back into the cage.
Line throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chan throws out a loose jab but Line uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chan throws a hook but Line avoids it easily.
Chan lands a jab to the head.
Line throws a hook to the side of Chan's head but Chan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A bone on bone clash there as Line blocks the leg kick.
Chan lands a jab to Line's midsection.
Chan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Line circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Line on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Line misses with a jab, cross combination.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
Chan keeps the fight on the outside.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chan.#T2#
Chan avoids the body shot from Line. #CL#
Line takes the fight into the clinch.
Line pushes Chan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Line tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Line prevents Chan from breaking the clinch.
Line fails to pull guard. #BC#
Line breaks the clinch.
Line avoids the head kick by Chan.
As Chan backs away, Line returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chan throws a hook but Line avoids it easily.
Line throws a looping overhand right but Chan ducks down to avoid it.
Chan throws out a counter right but Line avoids it with no problem.
Chan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Line.
Line is looking for a counter combo.
Some bone on bone action there as Chan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Line jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Line lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Line's corner calls for a 1-2. Line obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Chan. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Line drives through and clinches with Chan against the cage.
Line tries to throw a body punch but Chan avoids it by throwing Line back against the cage.
Line works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chan can't break the clinch.
Chan is trying to break the clinch but Line has him pressed against the cage.
Chan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Line lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chan backwards.
Line is trying to pull guard but Chan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Line. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Line misses with some punches.
Line lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Line misses with a short punch on the inside.
Line misses with a punch on the inside.
Line tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chan smiles and moves away.
Line misses with an uppercut. Chan saw that one coming.
Line moves out of range as Chan throws a body kick.
A cross from Chan lands.
Chan fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Line wants to clinch up but Chan keeps it at a distance.
Line displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chan throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by Chan.
Chan throws a nice looking combination but Line bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chan staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Line.
Chan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chan moves away from the strike by Line.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gustav Line will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Line feints and then cracks Chan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chan down.
Chan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Line darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chan.
Chan misses with a two punch combination.
Chan with the inside leg kick.
Line stuns Chan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Line lands a glancing blow to the side of Chan's head.
Line misses with a leg kick.
Line misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - Line coming out on top.
Line looks to land a left hand but Chan moved out of range nicely.
Chan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Line throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Line blocks it well.
Chan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Line sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Line does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Line misses with an attempted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chan slips a jab from Line.
Line bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Chan tries to land a leg kick but Line saw it coming and moves away.
Line pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chan fails to land with a series of punches.
Chan misses with a combination
and Line counters with a nice body kick.
Line tries to close the distance and clinch but Chan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chan is looking to score with low kicks.
Chan lands a nice hook to Line's body. Line takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Line connects with a jab.
Chan throws a lazy right hand but Line sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Line on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Line. #CL#
Line pushes Chan up against the cage in a clinch.
Line fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Line scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Line lands a hook that snaps the head of Chan backwards.
Chan is trying to break the clinch but Line is controlling him.#T2#
Line tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Line pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chan misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the liver by Line. Beautiful body shot.
Chan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Line takes a swing at Chan's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Chan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chan throws a solid leg kick but Line takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chan.
Good shot there by Chan.
Chan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Line.
Donk. Chan catches Line right on the button with a cross.
Chan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chan.
Line lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Line misses the target.
Chan throws a looping overhand right but Line ducks down to avoid it.
Chan misses the jab.#T3#
Chan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Line's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Line scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Line misses.
Nice body kick there by Line.
Chan ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Chan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Line steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chan.
Line lands a nice hook to Chan's body. Chan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Line closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A swing and a miss from Chan.
A telegraphed right hand from Chan misses the target.
A big left from Line misses.
Line misses with a series of wild punches.
Chan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Line swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chan with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Line is out of range. #T4#
Line is looking to clinch.
Chan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chan throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Line. That's going to slow Chan down.
A jab from Chan misses.
Chan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Charlie Chan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Line lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Line moves forwards but Chan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Line is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Line takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chan looks to throw the jab but Line is out of range.
Line dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Line thows a body kick. Chan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Line throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from Chan misses.
Chan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Line counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Line moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Line lands with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gustav Line.
Well Line has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Line!

Gustav Line retains his welterweight title!
Gustav Line decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: OFK 190 - Line Vs Bates     
Date:   May 01, 2022
#R1#
Bates with a poor takedown
and Line counters with a left to the body.
Bates shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Line as he jumps to the side.
A slow jab from Line misses its intended target.
Line swings for the body but Bates moves out of range.
Line misses with a wild body shot.
Line works the jab nicely.
Bates looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gustav Line has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armad Bates.
Line moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've been told by Line's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gustav Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Line with a nice calf kick.#CL#
Bates gets tackled into the cage by Line. Line maintains the clinch. #BC#
Line breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Bates blocks the low kick.
No luck for Bates with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Bates fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Line to the ground. Bates is now in Line's guard.#T1#
Line is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Line is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bates is aware though and is defending well.
Line is trying to control the position but Bates postures up.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Line is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Line haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Line looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bates is one step ahead there.
Line controls Bates momentarily but Bates frees himself.
Line has Bates pulled in close to control his posture.
Line might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Line wants to stand and escape but Bates is having none of it. #SUB#
Line had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bates defends it easily.
Bates wants to control from the top but Line keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Line is trying to keep Bates in close.
Bates trying to control but Line is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bates shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A big right from Line misses.
Line leaves Bates with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Line connects with a right hand. Bates shakes it off.
Line misses with a double jab
and Bates counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Line rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bates moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bates or perhaps it was just good defense by Line, which made it look bad. #T3#
Nice takedown defense from Line. No joy for Bates on that attempt.
Line looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Line misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Bates tries to keep at a distance but Line has taken the fight into the clinch.
Line fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bates lands a shoulder strike.
Bates scores with a shoulder strike.
Bates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Line's elbow.
Bates throws a head punch that misses.
Line scores with a nice hook to the head.
Line doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Line fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bates.
Line blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bates looking to throw knees to the head but Line is blocking nicely. #T4#
Line gets through Bates's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bates.
Bates lands a hook that snaps the head of Line backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Line.
A head punch on the inside from Line fails to land.
Line blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bates.
Line wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Line misses with the head strike.
Bates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Line's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Bates.
Bates lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Line swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Line.
Line has a couple of punches blocked by Bates.
A shot in the inside from Line.
Line is trying to break free.
Bates tries a body shot but Line blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Line dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The fighters circling - Line throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Line lands a head shot.#CL#
Line darts in and clinches Bates up against the cage.
Bates lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Line tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bates tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Line prevents a body shot from Bates.
Gustav Line has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bates presses Line against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Line manages to break the clinch.
Gustav Line is winning the standup battle so far.
Bates gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Line.
Jab, jab by Line - just one landing.
Line misses the jab.
Bates goes for a double leg but Line avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Line continues to drive forward.
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Bates shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Line as he avoids it easily.
Line stuffs the takedown attempt from Bates. Bates gets slowly back to his feet.
Gustav Line has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armad Bates.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Bates drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Line defends it well.#T1#
Line misses with a straight left.
A head kick by Line misses
and Line takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Bates shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Line is trying to get back to full guard.
Line is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bates can do to turn this around?
Line looks like he's trying to stand up.
Line is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bates is looking to take a break and control but Line is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Line makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Line.
Line controls Bates momentarily but Bates frees himself.
Line is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bates is controlling him. #T2##SUB#
Line is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bates defends well.
Bates trying to control but Line is working from the bottom. #ES#
Line is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bates presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Bates misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Line.
Bates is looking for a takedown.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Line tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Line back against the cage.
Line swings wildly with an uppercut but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Line.
Bates lands with a right to the head.
Line scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bates scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bates throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Bates lands with a left to the head.
Bates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Line's elbow.
Line pushes Bates back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bates working aggressively here.
Line gets through Bates's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bates lands a right hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bates tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Line lands with a right to the head.
Bates tries to throw a body punch but Line avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
Bates scores with a shot to the side of Line's head.
Line tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Line back against the cage.
Bates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bates lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Line.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bates lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Line backwards. #T4#
Bates working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Line lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Line blocking some punches.
Line has a couple of punches blocked by Bates.
Line blocks an uppercut.
Line misses with the head strike.
Bates tries to throw a body punch but Line avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
A short left from Line.
Line throws a head punch that misses.
Bates has a couple of punches blocked by Line. #BC#
Line escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bates fails to land the takedown.
Line seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Line with a nice calf kick.
Line misses with a hook.#CL#
Line rushes Bates and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Line dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Bates shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Line sprawls well. Line wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bates gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Bates closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Line to the mat! Line manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Bates avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Line looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bates is one step ahead there.
Bates trying to control but Line is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Line is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Line trying to control the position.
Bates is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Armad Bates has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bates wants to control from the top but Line keeps moving. #SUB#
Line looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Line has his foot on Bates's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bates works his way back into a safe position though.
Bates is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Line is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bates defends well.#SUB#
Line working for submissions but it's allowed Bates to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Bates is working for a kimura but Line is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Bates perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Bates is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Line is just riding it out for now. Bates eventually gives up the hold. #ES#
Line pushes Bates off and gets back to his feet.
Bates has his takedown stuffed
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bates tries for a takedown but Line sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gustav Line has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armad Bates.
Line throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gustav Line is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Line misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bates.
Bates feints the counter takedown.
Line scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line slaps away a takedown attempt from Bates, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Line throws a leg kick but Bates sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bates shoots for a double leg takedown but Line sprawls well. He's pushed Bates's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bates on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Line misses with a hook. Bates ducked under it nicely.
Line tries to score with a low kick but Bates moves his leg out of the way.
Jab, jab by Line - just one landing.
Line lands the left hand.
Bates takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Bates closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Line did well to prevent Bates getting side control.
Line is looking to get back to is feet but Bates passes into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Line manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bates's best efforts.
Line is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Bates seems to be looking for submissions.
Line is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Line gets back to full guard.
Line is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Line keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Line had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bates defends it easily.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Line is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Line has his foot on Bates's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bates works his way back into a safe position though.
Line is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bates slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Line clearly takes that round.
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.#R4#
Bates changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Line tries to avoid it but Bates manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Line to the ground. Line escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bates is defended easily by Line.#TD2#
Bates is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Line's half guard.
Bates passes to full mount!
Line is trying to escape the mount but Bates keeps good control and instead manages to take Line's back.
Line tries to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Line's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Line preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bates. #ES#
Bates has his opponent's back but Line is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Bates. #T1#
Bates dives in and grabs Line's left leg, looking for a takedown. Line pushes down on Bates's head and hops out.
Gustav Line has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armad Bates.
The fighters circling - Line throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Line clinches up with Bates and pushes him back against the cage.
Bates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Line swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Line blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bates working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bates working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Line lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Bates prevents a body shot from Line.
Line scores with a shoulder strike.
Bates's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Line cracks Bates with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Line fails to land.
Bates's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Line lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bates lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Line fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bates takes a shot to the head.
Line lands a body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bates.
Line blocks an uppercut.
Bates lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Bates lands a left hand.
Bates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bates pushes Line back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Line working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Line lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bates goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Line scores with a nice short uppercut.
Line makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Line blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Line misses with a body punch.
Line is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bates working aggressively here.
Line lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bates swings wildly with an uppercut but Line uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Line fails to land.
Bates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Line's elbow.
Line lands with a left to the head.
Bates scores with a hook to the body.
Line lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Line.
Line doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Bates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bates lands a right hand.
Line misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bates lands a body shot in the clinch.
Line throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bates throws a head punch that misses.
Line blocks an uppercut.
Bates misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Line.
Bates tries to work over Line's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bates lands a shoulder strike.
Bates misses with a hook from the clinch.
Line misses with the head strike. #BC#
Line breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Bates with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Line had his way with Armad Bates in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##TD2#
Line tries to sprawl but Bates drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Line wants to control but Bates is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Bates is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Line doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bates. #SUB2#
Bates is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Line is just riding it out for now. Bates eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Bates wants to work for an arm triangle but Line is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Line actively working from the bottom here.
Line is pressing down on Bates's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1##SUB#
Bates got a little sloppy there for a moment and Line has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bates has managed to get both his arms back between Line's legs - danger averted.
Bates passes into half guard.
Line wants to improve his position but Bates is controlling well.
Line is in trouble now - Bates has advanced to mount!
Line really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Bates jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Line manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Bates is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Line knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Line tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Bates wants to control but Line is keeping him busy. #ES#
Line bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Line rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bates counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bates will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Bates closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Line did well to prevent Bates getting side control.
Bates is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Bates moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Line.
Line wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bates working away.#SUB2#
Bates is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Line knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Line gets back to half guard.#T3#
Bates frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bates prevents Line from getting the reversal.
Line wants to hold on but Bates pushes him away.#SUB2#
Bates looking for a guillotine from mount but Line is having none of it.
Bates can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Line is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Bates is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Line to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Line shrugs it off.
Line wants to control but Bates is having none of it.#T4#
Line bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bates seems keen to control Line's posture.
Bates trying to control the position.
Armad Bates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bates has a closed guard, preventing Line from standing up. #SUB2#
Bates looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Line trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bates's guard.#SUB2#
Bates looking for a guillotine here but Line defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Armad Bates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Line has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 49:46
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Line!

Gustav Line retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Gustav Line made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: OFK 186 - Do Urden Vs Line     
Date:   Apr 17, 2022
#R1#
Line on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Do Urden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Do Urden. Line shrugs it off though.
Do Urden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Line's head backwards.
Do Urden throws out a loose jab but Line uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Do Urden.#CL2#
Line has Do Urden up against the cage in a clinch.
Do Urden wants to get back to striking at distance but Line won't allow it.
Line fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Line lands a right hand.
Do Urden misses with a punch on the inside.
Line lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Do Urden blocks a body shot from Line.
Line misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Line tries to pull guard but Do Urden won't allow it.
Do Urden is looking to break free of the clinch but Line has double underhooks.
Line swings wildly with an uppercut but Do Urden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line working aggressively here. #T1#
Line lands with a left to the head.
Line blocking some punches.
Line misses with the head strike.
Line blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Line lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Line lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Line lands with a light punch inside.
Line fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Line gets control of Do Urden's arms and successfully pulls guard. Line will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Do Urden wanted to stand there but Line had control of the position. #SUB2#
Line looking for a triangle here. Do Urden is fighting it but it looks tight! Line pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Do Urden is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gustav Line!
Gustav Line is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Gustav Line, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: OFK 179 -     
Date:   Mar 26, 2022
#R1#
Line avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Line. Those never looked like landing.
Nice cross by Gomez.
Some wild striking there from Line.
Gomez looks to land a left hand but Line moved out of range nicely.
Line tries a quick counter leg kick but Gomez is wise to it.
Gomez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Line scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gomez scores with a spinning back kick!
Line dips to his left and cracks Gomez with an uppercut!
Line uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Line lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gomez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gomez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gomez misses with a looping left.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Line slips under a jab from Gomez.
Line throws a looping overhand right but Gomez ducks down to avoid it.
Schwartz Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Gomez tenderised Line's leg. Line is trying to keep his angry face on.
Line smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gomez.
Gomez misses with a hook.
Line scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gomez with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Line looks to throw the jab but Gomez is out of range.
Gomez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gomez takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
Gomez works over Line's head and body with a nice combination.
Line gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gomez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Line throws an overhand right that lands on Gomez's shoulder, as Gomez tries to avoid the shot.
Gomez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gomez lands with a straight right. Line didn't see that one coming.
Line fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Gomez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Line connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gomez's hands.
Gomez blocks a low kick nicely.
Gomez throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Line, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Line misses with a leg kick.
Line throws a hook but Gomez blocks it.
Line sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gomez throws a low kick but Line moves out of range easily.
Line appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gomez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Line has Gomez up against the cage in a clinch.
Line throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Line lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gomez or not.
Line's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Line misses with a punch on the inside.
Line misses with some punches.
Line doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Line tries to pull guard but Gomez won't allow it.
Line lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Line lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gomez.
Line tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomez's elbow. #TD2#
Line jumps guard and drags Gomez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Line looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Gomez stands and steps away. Line gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gomez misses with a double jab.
Gomez looks to land a combination but Line avoids it well.
Gomez throws a shot from downtown. Line moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Line blocks a jab.
Gomez wants to clinch up but Line keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Line instigates a clinch.
Line digs a right hand underneath Gomez's ribcage. Gomez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gomez tries to break the clinch but Line is controlling the position.
Gomez misses with a body punch.
Line blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Line can't find room to land a body shot as Gomez controls the action.
Gomez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Line jumps guard but Gomez stands there with Line around his waist. Line gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Line working aggressively here.
Gomez is trying to force a seperation but Line has the dominant position.
Gomez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomez trying to land knees to the body.
Gomez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gomez lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Line tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Line lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gomez backwards. #BC#
Gomez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gomez lands with a nice body punch.
Line misses the shot to the body.
Line is looking to clinch but Gomez is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Line throws a jab when Gomez was well out of range.
Line pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Line keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Line tries to clinch up.
Line throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Line swats away the attempt to clinch by Gomez.
Line fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gomez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Line throws a series of punches but Gomez moves out of range.
Line moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Line lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gomez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gomez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gomez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gustav Line will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gomez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gomez slips a straight right by Line.
Line pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gomez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Line uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomez.
Gomez slips a jab from Line.
Line uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gomez has time to react.
Gomez drops his hands momentarily and Line takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Line throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gomez on the side of the head.
Gomez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gomez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gomez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Line.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Line pulls guard.
Gomez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Line's guard.
Line is trying to control the position but Gomez postures up.
Gomez tries to stand but Line is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Line working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Line looking for a sweep. Not yet Line, not yet. #SUB2#
Line is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Gomez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gomez throws a hook but Line blocks it.
Gomez slips under a jab from Line.
Gomez scores with a hook to the body. Line takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Gomez forces Line back against the cage and clinches.
Gomez gets through Line's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Line has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gomez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Line can turn it around.#T2#
Line lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
Line prevents a body shot from Gomez.
Gomez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gomez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Line tries to throw a body punch but Gomez avoids it by throwing Line back against the cage.
Gomez blocking some punches.
Gomez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gomez can't find room to land a body shot as Line controls the action.
Gomez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Line lands with a short shot to the head.
Line lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Line misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gomez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Line tries to throw a body punch but Gomez avoids it by throwing Line back against the cage.
Line is leaning against Gomez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Line blocks an uppercut.
Gomez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Line cracks Gomez with a nice body shot.
Gustav Line seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gomez tries to work over Line's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gomez misses with the head strike.
Line jumps guard but Gomez stands there with Line around his waist. Line gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Line lands a body punch in the clinch.
Line blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Line.
Line lands with a short shot to the head.
Line lands a hook to the side of the head.
Line misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Line has a couple of punches blocked by Gomez.
Gomez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Line tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Line throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Line fails to land.
Gomez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gomez throws a punch but it's blocked by Line.
Gomez is trying to push Line away but Line has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice left hand lands by Gomez.
Line tries a body shot but Gomez blocks it.
Line pushes Gomez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Line tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Line jumps guard but Gomez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gomez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Line fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gomez trying to stall but Line improves his position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Line working aggressively here.
Line misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Line showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gomez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Gomez lands with a shot to the body.
Line lands a high kick!
Line gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gomez connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Line clinches up with Gomez and pushes him back against the cage.
Gomez cracks Line with a nice body shot.
Gomez misses with some punches.
Gomez has a couple of punches blocked by Line.
Line tries to throw a body punch but Gomez avoids it by throwing Line back against the cage.
Gomez blocks an uppercut.
Line goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Line scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gomez has a couple of punches blocked by Line.
Line struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomez controls his hands.
Gomez lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Line jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gomez walks away with a smile on his face. Line gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Gomez moves away from the strike by Line.
Nice body punch from Gomez.
Gomez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gomez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gomez scores with a shot to the body.
Line throws a hook but Gomez avoids it easily.
Gomez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Line manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gomez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Line connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gomez scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Gomez clinches with his opponent.
Line lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
Gomez pushes Line back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Line tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
I was talking to Gomez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Line working aggressively here. #BC#
Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Gomez gets tackled into the cage by Line. Line maintains the clinch.
Line has a couple of punches blocked by Gomez.
Line tries to pull guard but Gomez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Gomez lands a left hand. #BC#
Gomez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Gomez misses.
Line tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gomez is able to avoid easily.
Line on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gomez scores with the left hand. Line knows he should have avoided that one.
Gomez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Line swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schwartz Gomez is winning the standup battle so far.
Line walks into a jab.
Gomez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gomez looks for the body kick but Line saw that one coming.
Line jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gomez misses with a hook.
Jab by Gomez.
Gomez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gomez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Line.
Gomez lands with an uppercut that bounces Line off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Line wants to slow Gomez down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Gomez has Line up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Line.
Gomez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Line is trying to pull guard but Gomez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Schwartz Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustav Line.
Line pushes Gomez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Line is trying to pull guard but Gomez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Line lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Line.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Line.
Line goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Line misses with the head strike. #BC#
Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Line takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Line lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gomez lands a jab.
Line wants to clinch up but Gomez keeps it at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Line.
Gomez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Line is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gomez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Line's head.
Line takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gomez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomez. Line does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomez punishes Line's body with a nice straight punch.
Gomez swings for the body but Line moves out of range.
Schwartz Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Line. Beautiful body shot.
Line's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gomez under the eye.
A head kick from Gomez lands but Line takes it in his stride.
Gomez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Line on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Schwartz Gomez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Line has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Line!

A relieved looking Gustav Line thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: OFK 174 - Do Urden Vs Gomez     
Date:   Mar 06, 2022
#R1#
That kick from Tripp tenderised Line's leg. Line is trying to keep his angry face on.
Line shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Some bone on bone action there as Line checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Line misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tripp counters with a nice uppercut.
Gustav Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Line checks a leg kick nicely.
Line swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Line clinches.
Line tries to pull guard but Tripp holds him up against the cage and eventually Line drops back down to his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Line. #TD2#
Line pulls guard. #SUB2#
Line looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Line has his foot on Tripp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tripp works his way back into a safe position though.
Line manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tripp manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Tripp looking to control.
Tripp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Line on the ground.
Line controlling from the top position. #T1#
Line looking to pass the guard.
Tripp will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tripp pulls Line in close to his closed guard and prevents Line from doing any damage or advancing position.
Line looking to pass the guard.
Line wants to control from the top but Tripp keeps moving. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Line is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Line wants to pass the guard but Tripp is keeping the position.
Line is still trying to improve position.
Tripp is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Tripp tries to work over Line's front leg with a kick but Line checks it.
Line scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tripp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Line is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Line throws a chopping leg kick but Tripp manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tripp moves out of range as Line strikes.
Tripp tried to counter with a leg kick but Line avoided it.
Tripp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A bone on bone clash there as Tripp blocks the leg kick.
Line takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tripp takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Line throws a leg kick but Tripp checks it.
Tripp swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Line lands a high kick! #CUT2#It looks like CJ Tripp has been cut.
Tripp blocks the body kick.
Tripp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Line was well out of range. Poor timing from Tripp.
Line misses with a right hand
and Tripp counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tripp.
Line tries a quick counter leg kick but Tripp is wise to it.#T4#
Tripp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Line.
Tripp throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Line tries a quick counter leg kick but Tripp is wise to it.
Line fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tripp.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tripp.
Line lands a head shot.
Tripp swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Line turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tripp lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tripp checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And Tripp counters with a quick kick to the body but Line blocks it.
Line throws a leg kick but Tripp sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tripp appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Line uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tripp.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
A low kick lands for Line.
Line misses with a hook
and Tripp counters with a stiff right hand.
Line lands a nice looking body shot.
Tripp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Line misses with a hook.#CL2#
Line moves into the clinch.
Line tries to pull guard but Tripp forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Line dominated that round.
The cut man is working on CJ Tripp's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tripp throws a quick inside leg kick.
Line connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Line connects with a high kick.
Tripp stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Line.
Tripp scores with a jab to the body.
Tripp fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick misses from Line.
Line tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tripp is able to avoid easily.
Tripp throws a chopping leg kick but Line manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Line closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Line keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Line wants to counter with a clinch but Tripp pushes him away.
Line moves out of range of the leg kick from Tripp.
Line has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Line tries to land a leg kick but Tripp saw it coming and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tripp moves out of range as Line strikes.
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tripp.
Tripp scores with a sloppy right hand. Line should have avoided that one.
Line throws a front kick aimed at Tripp's knee but Tripp avoids it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Line.
Tripp misses with a body kick. #T1#
Line throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tripp just misses with a punch to the body.
Tripp attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tripp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.
Tripp throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tripp looks to land a right hand but Line moved out of range.
Line checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tripp throws a jab but it's blocked by Line.
Tripp will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice defenses there by Tripp.
Line is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tripp.
An attempted straight right counter from Tripp misses the target.
Line takes one on the button.
Tripp is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tripp throws a wild body kick that Line sees coming a mile off.
Line appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Line throws a shot from downtown. Tripp moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Line clinches with his opponent.
Tripp has a couple of punches blocked by Line.
Tripp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Line working aggressively here. #T2#
Tripp tries to work over Line's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Line lands a shoulder strike.
Line lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Line tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tripp smiles and moves away.
Line misses with a head kick.
Tripp half committed to a counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tripp checks a leg kick.
Tripp slips under a jab from Line.
Line tries a head kick but it misses.
Tripp scores with a jab to the head.
Line chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tripp can pounce on him.
Tripp is looking to score with low kicks.
Tripp takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Line throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gustav Line seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tripp is looking to chop away at Line's legs.
Line moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Line pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Line pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tripp is out of range and Line settles back down.
Line tries to land a leg kick but Tripp saw it coming and moves away.
Tripp was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Tripp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tripp ducks right into an uppercut from Line.
Line throws a jab but it's blocked by Tripp.
Tripp is looking to counter punch.
Tripp thuds his shin into the meat of Line's side.
A telegraphed right hand from Tripp misses the target.
Tripp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Line.
Line moves out of range of the leg kick from Tripp.
Line misses with a left hand
and Tripp counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tripp does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tripp slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tripp chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Line can pounce on him.
Line tries to land a leg kick but Tripp saw it coming and moves away.
Line ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tripp backing away here, and Line unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Line scores with a leg kick.
Line tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tripp was well out of range. Poor timing from Line.
Line checks the leg kick.
Jab, jab by Line - just one landing. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tripp tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Line is able to avoid easily.
Jab, jab by Tripp - just one landing.
Line throws a looping overhand right but Tripp ducks down to avoid it.
Line cracks Tripp with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tripp lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tripp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tripp misses with a low kick.
Tripp misses with a right hand
letting Line counter with a right hand.
Line checks a leg kick.
Line swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Line throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tripp.
Line throws a hook but Tripp avoids it easily.
Tripp blocks a head kick by Line.
Tripp attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A solid body kick from Tripp.
Tripp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Line throws out the jab.
Tripp defending well as Line loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Line misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gustav Line will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on CJ Tripp's cut.
That's time! Tripp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Line misses with a straight left.
Line throws a hook but Tripp blocks it.
Line throws a jab but it's blocked by Tripp.
Tripp throws a head kick that misses.
Tripp cracks Line with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A lazy body kick from Line
letting Tripp counter with a right hand.
Tripp throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Line throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Tripp blocks the leg kick.
Tripp fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Line looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tripp goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Line is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body kick from Line.
Line throws out a loose jab but Tripp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line scores with a sloppy right hand. Tripp should have avoided that one. #T1#
Line throws a body shot but no joy.
Line steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tripp.
Line throws an overhand right that lands on Tripp's shoulder, as Tripp tries to avoid the shot.
As Line backs away, Tripp returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tripp looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Line checks a leg kick.
Tripp defending well as Line loads up on a big left hand.
Tripp does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Line ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tripp throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Line tries to clinch there but Tripp circles away.
Nice cross by Tripp.
Tripp shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tripp. Line does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tripp is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tripp swats away the attempt to clinch by Line.
Some bone on bone action there as Tripp checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tripp throws a nice looking combination but Line bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
CJ Tripp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tripp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.
A clash of legs there as Line blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
Line checks a low kick from Tripp.
Tripp attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tripp connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Line ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Line throws a body kick that misses.
Tripp half committed to a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tripp connects with the punch.
Line takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Line throws a jab but it's blocked by Tripp.
Tripp throws a leg kick but Line checks it.
Tripp takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Line rushes Tripp and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Line breaks from the clinch.
Tripp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Line was well out of range. Poor timing from Tripp.
Line walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tripp.
Tripp throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Line fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tripp checks it well.
Line throws the kick towards the body but Tripp avoids it.
Tripp on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Line tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tripp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tripp tries to score with a low kick but Line moves his leg out of the way.
Tripp throws a chopping leg kick but Line manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Line moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tripp throws a low kick but it's checked well by Line.
Line buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Line throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tripp throws a big shot that misses.
Line lands with a nice body kick.
Nice shot by Tripp.
Tripp just misses with a punch to the body.
Line just misses with a punch to the body.
Tripp lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Line avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Tripp lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tripp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Line was well out of range. Poor timing from Tripp.
Line lands a nice hook to Tripp's body. Tripp takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Line. That's going to slow Tripp down.
A cross from Line lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Line.
Line throws out a loose jab but Tripp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tripp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tripp looks to land a body kick but Line moved away.
A jab from Tripp finds it's way through Line's defenses.
Line works Tripp's body with a nice hook.
Line lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tripp's sensitive parts.
Tripp throws a head kick but Line moves out of range.
Tripp takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tripp throws out a powerful jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to CJ Tripp.
I think Line has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Line!

Gustav Line decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: OFK 168 - Sight Vs McFly     
Date:   Feb 13, 2022
#R1#
Line lands a jab to Barbosa's midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Line.
Line throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Line.
Line digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Barbosa misses.
Line misses with a body punch
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Line misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Line tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barbosa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Line.
Barbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Line tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Line lands with a hook. Barbosa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Line clinches.
Line lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards. #T1##BC2#
Barbosa manages to break the clinch.
Line connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.#CL#
Line forces Barbosa back against the cage and clinches.
Line throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa.
A short left from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Line. #BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Line throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Line takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Line counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line scores with a jab to the jaw.
Line throws a lazy body kick
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Line is looking to clinch but Barbosa is avoiding it.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Line saw that one coming.
Gustav Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Line pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Line doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbosa circles away.
Line misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barbosa counters with a head kick.
Barbosa walks into a stiff left hand from Line.
Line misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Line lands a front kick.
Barbosa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Line finds it's way round the side to connect with Barbosa's head.
Line tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Line lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Line gets a clinch.
A body shot lands from Line.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Line controls the action. #T3#
Line tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barbosa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Line avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Line throws a head punch that misses.
Line lands an uppercut.
Barbosa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Line lands a shoulder strike.
Line tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barbosa lands with a short shot to the head.
Line blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Line tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Line.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Line tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Line.
Barbosa lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Line lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Line blocks a body shot from Barbosa. #T4#
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Line swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Line goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Line working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Line lands a right hand.
Line prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Line lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Line misses with a punch to the body.
Line scores with a shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
Barbosa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Line seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barbosa can turn it around.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Line makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Line lands a nice uppercut.
Barbosa lands with a left to the head.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gustav Line will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barbosa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Line keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
Line moves to clinch but Barbosa breaks away
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Line throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Barbosa counters with a solid body kick.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Line misses with a looping right.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Line looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Line misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Line's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barbosa under the eye.
Line ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa throws a big counter head kick but Line avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Line throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barbosa on the side of the head.
Line is looking to clinch.
Line is looking to clinch but Barbosa is avoiding it.
A jab from Line misses.
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbosa takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL#
Line has closed the distance and engaged Barbosa in a clinch.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Line controls the action.
Line blocking some punches.
Line blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Line throws a head punch that misses.
Line jumps guard but Barbosa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2##BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Line misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Line moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
Line thows a leg kick but Barbosa checks it
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy right hand. Line should have avoided that one.
Line stalks Barbosa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barbosa's face. Barbosa staggers backwards, shaken.
Line throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line scores with a push kick.
Barbosa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Line throws a solid leg kick but Barbosa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Line.
Barbosa unleashes a big counter combination but Line bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gustav Line is winning the standup battle so far.
Line throws a good cross that connects.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
Line moves out of range as Barbosa throws a body kick. #T3#
Line lands with an uppercut that bounces Barbosa off the cage and back into range.
Barbosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Line.
Barbosa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Line swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Line avoids it with no problem.
Barbosa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Line scoring well with a low kick there.
Line looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Line works the jab nicely.
Line throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa misses with a right hand
and Line counters with a series of strikes. Barbosa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Line misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barbosa counters with a right hand to the body.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
Line is looking to counter punch.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Line catches Barbosa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Line scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#Barbosa is rocked!
Barbosa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa is still on wobbly legs! Can Line finish him?
Line throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Line throws a right hand that misses
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Line misses with a head kick.
Barbosa seems to have recovered his senses.
Line scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Line moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Line misses with a left hand
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice cross by Line.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Line dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Line scores with a shot to the body.
Antonio Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Line buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Line drives through and clinches with Barbosa against the cage.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Line fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Line manages to break the clinch.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice straight punches there by Line. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Line.
Line misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line tries a head kick but it misses.
Line is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Barbosa lands a nice looking body kick.
Line rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Line lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barbosa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barbosa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Barbosa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Line lands a jab.
Line is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Line throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Line moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
Line swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Line rushes Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.
Line tries to pull guard but Barbosa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Line softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Line misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Line lands an uppercut.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Barbosa misses with a body punch. #BC#
Line manages to break the clinch.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Line moved out of range.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Line was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Line appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barbosa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Line.
Line misses with the combination.
Line misses with the body kick
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line tries to clinch up but Barbosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbosa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Line fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barbosa, pushing him back against the cage.
Line misses with a punch on the inside.
Line jumps guard but Barbosa stands there with Line around his waist. Line gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Line fails to land.
Line tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Line back against the cage.
Line prevents a body shot from Barbosa. #BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Barbosa walks into a left hand.
Barbosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barbosa drops his hands momentarily and Line takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Line throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbosa counters with a body kick.
Line avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
A quick step to the side and Line tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Line is just out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Line - that will leave a mark!
Line swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Line misses with a jab, cross combination.
Line moves to clinch but Barbosa breaks away
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Line listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Line fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barbosa just manages to avoid it.
Line scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Line throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Line lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Line misses with a looping right.
Line throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Line goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa drops his hands momentarily and Line takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Barbosa scores with a four punch combination!
Line bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustav Line showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Line, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Line!

A victorious Gustav Line thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: OFK 161 - Mogg Vs Jahouli     
Date:   Jan 22, 2022
#R1#
Tepes Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Line is just out of range.
Tepes Iii throws a low kick but Line avoids it.
Line needs to keep his hands up - Tepes Iii had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Tepes Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Tepes Iii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Tepes Iii misses.
Line steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii pushes Line away with a front kick.
Tepes Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
Line lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tepes Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes Iii misses with an uppercut. Line saw that one coming.
Line misses with a hook.#T1#
Line takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tepes Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Line.
A clash of legs there as Line blocks the low kick.
As Tepes Iii backs off Line throws a huge counter combo but Tepes Iii manages to avoid it all.
Tepes Iii misses with a right hand
and Line counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tepes Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Line takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Line takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Line tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tepes Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tepes Iii misses with a straight right.
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tepes Iii.
Line steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tepes Iii.
Line on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tepes Iii with a jab.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line throws a big shot that misses.
Tepes Iii cracks a nice hook into Line's ribs.
Tepes Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tepes Iii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Line throws the left hand but Tepes Iii avoids the punch easily.
Tepes Iii throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
Tepes Iii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii scores with a sloppy right hand. Line should have avoided that one.
A leg kick checked by Line.
Line unleashes a big counter combination but Tepes Iii bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A low kick from Tepes Iii is predictable there
and Line counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Tepes Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Line.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
Tepes Iii finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tepes Iii is looking to land body kicks.
Line tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Line.
Line chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tepes Iii can pounce on him.
Tepes Iii feints and then cracks Line's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Line down.
Tepes Iii misses with a body kick.
Line is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tepes Iii with a body shot.
Line with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tepes Iii with the inside leg kick.
Tepes Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Line follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Line looks to throw a body kick
and Tepes Iii counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Tepes Iii is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Line on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Line throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.
Line bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tepes Iii misses with a body punch
and Line counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tepes Iii's knee momentarily.
Tepes Iii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Tepes Iii.
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Line's head backwards.
Line chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Line misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Line throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that round.
That's time! Tepes Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Line on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Line is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tepes Iii.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Line might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tepes Iii has got the better of the exchanges.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tepes Iii motions for Line to come forward. Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
Tepes Iii misses with the body kick
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tepes Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Line slips a jab and a cross from Tepes Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tepes Iii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tepes Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
Tepes Iii misses with an uppercut
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Tepes Iii blocks a leg kick.
Line thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tepes Iii slips under a jab.
Line throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii misses the shot to the body.
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tepes Iii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Line counters with a thumping low kick.
Line connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tepes Iii throws the kick towards the body but Line avoids it.
Line swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Line lands a head shot.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Tepes Iii. That snapped Line's head back.
A slow jab from Line misses its intended target.
Line looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tepes Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Line can do to turn this around?
Tepes Iii lands with a right hand.
Tepes Iii misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes Iii misses the shot to the body.
Tepes Iii misses the jab.
Tepes Iii backing away here, and Line unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tepes Iii with the inside leg kick.
Tepes Iii tries a low kick but Line avoids it.
Tepes Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tepes Iii throws a right hand that Line ducks under and follows up with a left that Line also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Line on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Line throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes Iii.
Line blocks a leg kick.
Line displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tepes Iii throws out the jab.
Line defending well as Tepes Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Line.
Line bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tepes Iii's head.#CUT2#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Line moves out of range of the body kick from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a wild body kick that Line sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
Tepes Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
Tepes Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid body kick from Tepes Iii. #T4#
Line lands a head kick. Tepes Iii smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tepes Iii - that will leave a mark!
Tepes Iii throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Line is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tepes Iii!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Line throws a nice looking combination but Tepes Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tepes Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tepes Iii thumps Line with a low kick.
Tepes Iii throws a jab when Line was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
Gustav Line has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tepes Iii throws a wild body kick that Line sees coming a mile off.
Line connects with a leg kick.
Line's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tepes Iii thows a leg kick but Line checks it #KD2#
and Line counters with a crisp one two that drops Tepes Iii! Line thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tepes Iii to his feet! Tepes Iii is in big trouble!#ROC2#Tepes Iii is rocked!
Tepes Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Line. That did some damage!
Line walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tepes Iii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tepes Iii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Line throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Line closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tepes Iii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tepes Iii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Line lands a hook that snaps the head of Tepes Iii backwards.
Line has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tepes Iii.#T1#
Line tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Line lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tepes Iii backwards.
Line tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tepes Iii's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Line.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tepes Iii.
Line goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Line misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tepes Iii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tepes Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii stalling in the clinch but Line improves position.
Line lands with a short shot to the head.
Line presses Tepes Iii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Line misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Line gets through Tepes Iii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Line can't find room to land a body shot as Tepes Iii controls the action.
Line works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tepes Iii.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Line is trying to break the clinch but Tepes Iii has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Tepes Iii. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Line lands a nice uppercut.
Tepes Iii lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes Iii blocks an uppercut.
Line misses with some punches.
Line misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tepes Iii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Line takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Line works on Tepes Iii's body with a couple of short punches.
Tepes Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Line.
Tepes Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Line controls his hands.
Line lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tepes Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tepes Iii looking to stall. #BC2#
Line's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Line scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tepes Iii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tepes Iii connects with the punch.#T3#
Line thumps Tepes Iii with a low kick.
A combination from Tepes Iii does no damage.
Line swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vlad Tepes Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tepes Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Line off the cage and back into range.
Line moves in looking to clinch but Tepes Iii pushes him off.
Line checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Line appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Line blocks a head kick by Tepes Iii.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tepes Iii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tepes Iii throws a good cross that connects.
Line throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.
Tepes Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Tepes Iii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Line has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tepes Iii finds it's way round the side to connect with Line's head.
Line pushes Tepes Iii away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the leg kick from Line.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes Iii.
Line tries to bum rush Tepes Iii with a series of wild strikes but Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Line throws a head kick but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
It looked like Tepes Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tepes Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Line tries to counter by closing the distance.
Good shot there by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustav Line comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tepes Iii has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepes Iii!

 

Event: OFK 156 - Cosby Vs Jarr     
Date:   Jan 02, 2022
#R1#
Line is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Line. Jempsa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jempsa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Line counters by clinching up.
Jempsa blocking some punches.
Line goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jempsa blocks a body shot from Line.
Jempsa wants to get back to striking at distance but Line won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jempsa.
Jempsa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Line misses with a body punch.
Line scores with a shot to the side of Jempsa's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jempsa backwards.
Line lands a shoulder strike.
Line lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Line breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jempsa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Line fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jempsa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jempsa shoots in for a double leg but Line sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Line swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jempsa looks for a takedown but Line sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Jempsa - just one landing.
Line takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Jempsa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Line's half guard.
Line is looking for a sweep. Jempsa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Line moves into full guard.
Our spies down at at Heavy Metal inform us that Line has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jempsa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Line is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##ES2#
Line pushes Jempsa off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jempsa has a takedown stuffed.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jempsa misses with a hook.
Jempsa shoots for a double leg takedown but Line sprawls well. He's pushed Jempsa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jempsa misses with a body shot.
Line swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jempsa fails to land the takedown.
Line is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jempsa with a body shot.
Line throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Line leaves Jempsa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Line swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jempsa works the jab nicely.
Line lands a slapping body shot.
Jempsa blocks a head kick by Line.
Gustav Line is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jempsa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jempsa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Line was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Line scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Jempsa shoots in and drives through. Line sprawls well.
Line just misses with a punch to the body.
Jempsa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Line counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jempsa has his takedown stuffed
and Line counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Line defends it nicely.
Jempsa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Line.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jempsa shoots in but Line avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Line dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
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.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Jempsa or perhaps it was just good defense by Line, which made it look bad.
Jempsa throws a shot to the body.
Jempsa lands a glancing blow to the side of Line's head.#TD#
Jempsa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Line manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jempsa manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Line trying to control but Jempsa is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jempsa looking for a guillotine here but Line defends easily.
Line slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Line stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jempsa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Line would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Line wants to control from the top but Jempsa keeps moving.
Line passes into half guard.
It looks like Line is going to stand back up.
Jempsa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jempsa working a defensive guard here. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Line looking to pass the guard.
Jempsa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Line is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Line stands up from Jempsa's guard - Line perhaps looking for a knockout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jempsa.
Jempsa fails with a takedown attempt.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Line uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jempsa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T3#
Jempsa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Line. #TD#
Jempsa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Line is trying to keep Jempsa in close.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Line is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jempsa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Line wants to get back to his feet but Jempsa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Line has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jempsa postures up and lands a big shot to Line's brow.
Gustav Line has got the better of the ground game so far.
Line tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jempsa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've been hearing that Jempsa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Line working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jempsa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jempsa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Jempsa postures up.
Line manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jempsa manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Jempsa trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Line is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jempsa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa keeping full guard, as Line tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Konichiwa Jempsa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Jempsa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
Jempsa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Line sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Line is looking for the big counter here.
A big left from Line misses.
Jempsa feinted with a counter takedown.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Jempsa.
Line moves away from the strike by Jempsa.
Line takes one to the chin there.
Line cracks Jempsa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Line lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Line.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Line connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Line throws a combination. Jempsa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1##TD#
Jempsa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Line seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Line wants to sweep but no luck.
Line is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Line performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jempsa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jempsa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Line is one step ahead there.
Jempsa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Line controls the pace.#T2#
Line wants to pass the guard but Jempsa is keeping the position.
Line is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Jempsa working for a triangle but Line defends it easily.
Line sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Line advances position into side control!#T3#
Jempsa is not content to let Line control the position.
A lull in the action here as Line stalls from top position.
Line trying to control the action but Jempsa is working from the bottom.
Line is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jempsa is not content to let Line control the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Line controlling the position from side mount. #SU2#
Line decides to stand back up. Line steps back and let's Jempsa get back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Line. #TD#
Jempsa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Line struggling a bit here.
Line is looking to reverse the position.
Jempsa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustav Line comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Line has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Line!

During a confident post fight interview, Gustav Line thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: OFK 149 - Gomez Vs Line     
Date:   Dec 11, 2021
#R1#
Line keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Schwartz Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez throws a combination that misses
and Line counters with a good low kick that Gomez was not able to check.
Gomez doesn't manage to clinch there - Line circles away.
Line throws a sloppy head kick and Gomez moves out of range easily.
Line looks to land a right hand but Gomez moved out of range.
Line tries a head kick but it misses.
Line lands a jab to Gomez's midsection.
Line looks to land a combination but Gomez avoids it well.
Line has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Line looks to land a right hand but Gomez moved out of range.
Gomez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
A right-left combo lands from Line.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez lands a jab-cross combination.
An inside leg kick from Gomez misses.
Line lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Line. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Line.
A little feinted left hand from Gomez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gomez tries to land a front kick but Line steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gomez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Line throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Line walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gomez just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez wants to clinch but Line slips to the side
and Line counters with a straight right hand.
Line throws an overhand right that lands on Gomez's shoulder, as Gomez tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Gomez there.
Line scores with a leg kick.
Line defending well as Gomez loads up on a big left hand.
Line throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomez.
A nice combination there by Gomez.
Line lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gomez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Line throws a head kick but Gomez moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line throws out a loose jab but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gomez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
Gomez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gomez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gomez tries to move into range but Line moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gomez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Line gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Line swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Line.
Gomez doesn't manage to clinch there - Line circles away.
Gomez is looking to clinch.
Line misses with a hook.
Line takes a swing at Gomez's ribcage but misses.
Line loads up on a big right hand but Gomez slips the punch.
Gomez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Line doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Line has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Line lands a nice shot that snaps Gomez's head back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Line. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gomez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gomez moves out of range of the strikes.
Line misses with an uppercut.
Gomez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Line misses the jab.#T3#
Gomez connects with a jab.
Line fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gomez checks it well.
Gomez scores with a one two! Line had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Line throws a series of punches but Gomez avoids them all with ease.
Gomez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Line slips a jab from Gomez.
Line lands with a nice body kick.
Line throws a hook to the side of Gomez's head but Gomez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Line keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Line throws a series of punches but Gomez moves out of range.
Line connects with a nice looking jab.
Line throws a nice looking combination but Gomez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gomez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gomez with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good exchange - Line coming out on top.
Line throws out a loose jab but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomez is looking to counter punch.
Line scores with a jab to the body.
Line throws a hook to the side of Gomez's head but Gomez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Line closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Line throws a shot from downtown. Gomez moves away and avoids it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gomez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Line - the referee stops the clock and Gomez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Line. Gomez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gomez tries to score with a low kick but Line moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Line bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Gomez there.
Line swings widly with a right hand
and Gomez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Line misses with a straight left.
Gomez throws a low kick, looking for Line's leg but Line calmly moves out of range.
Line misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomez. Line does a little dance to reset his feet.
Line looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gomez throws a head kick but Line moves out of range.
Line takes one to the chin there.
Line dodges the punch combination from Gomez.
Gomez scores with a nice right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gomez throws the left hand but Line avoids the punch easily.
Gomez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gomez throws a leg kick but Line moved away.
Gomez missing with a left hand there. Line was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Schwartz Gomez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gomez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Line scores with a sloppy right hand. Gomez should have avoided that one.
Gomez throws a series of punches but Line avoids them all with ease.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gomez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Line misses its intended target.
Gomez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Line swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Gomez counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Line.
Gomez slips a jab from Line.
Nice shot lands for Line.
Gomez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Line counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gomez is lucky that one didn't land flush. #ROC2#Gomez is rocked!
Gomez wants to land a leg kick but Line is out of range.
Oh Gomez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gomez.
Gomez seems to have got his legs back now.
Line throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Line pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Line to score with a decent uppercut.
Line misses the jab.
Line keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomez.
Line flicks out a counter leg kick but Gomez steps away.
Line takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Line misses the target.
Line fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gomez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gomez lands an overhand right.#T1#
Gomez cracks Line with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut lands for Gomez. That snapped Line's head back.
Gomez throws a jab when Line was well out of range.
Gomez blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Gomez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Gomez there.
Nice uppercut lands for Line. That snapped Gomez's head back.
Gomez misses with a wild combination.
Line uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gomez has time to react.
Some wild striking there from Gomez.
Line throws a head kick that misses.
Line lands a nice shot that snaps Gomez's head back.
Gomez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Line momentarily.
Gustav Line seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Line looks to land a right hand but Gomez moved out of range.
A nice leg kick from Line, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gomez throws a shot to the body.
Gomez staying out of range there.#T2#
Line lands a jab to Gomez's midsection.
Gomez slips under a jab from Line.
Gomez tries to clinch there but Line circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomez. Line does a little dance to reset his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gomez.
Gomez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Line takes a step back to recover.
Line with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gomez to score with a decent uppercut.
Gomez loads up on a big right hand but Line slips the punch.
Line shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gomez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gomez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gomez throws a lazy right hand but Line sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gomez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Line ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Line throws a push kick but Gomez slaps the foot to one side.
A jab lands there for Gomez.
Line throws a hook to the side of Gomez's head but Gomez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Line lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Line throws a leg kick that misses.
Line throws a wild body kick that Gomez sees coming a mile off.
Gomez jabs Line to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gomez lands a nice hook to Line's body. Line takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Line moves away from the strike by Gomez.
Good exchange - Gomez coming out on top.
Gomez misses with a wild combination.
A left and a right from Gomez both land. Nice combination.
Gomez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gomez blocks a head kick by Line.
Line throws a low kick, looking for Gomez's leg but Gomez calmly moves out of range.
Gomez is looking to counter punch.
Line misses with a hook. Gomez ducked under it nicely.
Gomez throws a series of punches but Line avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Line finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Line lands with an uppercut that bounces Gomez off the cage and back into range.
Line takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Line scores with a body shot.
Line tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gomez misses with a low kick.
A jab from Gomez finds it's way through Line's defenses.
Line throws a looping overhand right but Gomez ducks down to avoid it.
Gomez scores with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Line.
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Line tries to score with a low kick but Gomez moves his leg out of the way.
Gomez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gomez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gomez connects with a leg kick.
Line takes a swing at Gomez's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Line.
Line gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Line throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Schwartz Gomez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Line keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gustav Line has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomez is looking to score with low kicks.
Line pushes Gomez away with a front kick.
Gomez loads up on a big right hand but Line slips the punch.
Gomez sizes up Line with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Line tries to keep at a distance but Gomez has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gomez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Line's brow.
Gomez lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Line escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gomez slips under a jab.#CL#
Gomez darts in and clinches Line up against the cage.
Gomez has Line pressed against the cage, preventing Line from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
I was talking to Gomez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomez lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Line pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gomez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gomez lands a slapping body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gomez tests Line's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Gomez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Line lands a right hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gomez.
Line jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Line misses with a double jab.
Gomez lands a slapping body shot.
Line takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Gomez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gomez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Line is trying to force a seperation but Gomez has the dominant position.
Line fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Line misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Line breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gomez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Line paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Line doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Line lands with a straight right. Gomez didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Gomez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Gomez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lines head.
Line tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Line lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
Gomez prevents a body shot from Line.
Gomez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Line is defending well for now.
Line swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Line breaks the clinch.
Gomez scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Line.
Line throws a shot from downtown. Gomez moves away and avoids it.
Gomez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Line misses with the combination.
Gomez throws a series of strikes that have Line backpedaling.
Line misses with a hook to the body
and Gomez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Line smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Line misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Gomez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Gomez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Line on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gomez. Gomez obviously looking to wear him down.
Line misses with a hook. Gomez ducked under it nicely.
Gomez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC#Line is rocked!
Gomez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Line misses with a hook.
Gomez lands a slapping body shot.
A low kick lands for Gomez.
Good shot there by Gomez.
Line takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Line is still on wobbly legs! Can Gomez finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez checks a low kick from Line.
Line with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Line seems to have recovered his senses.
Gomez misses with a low kick.
Line just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Line. That snapped Gomez's head back. #T4#
Line throws a shot from downtown. Gomez moves away and avoids it.
Gomez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gomez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gomez throws a body shot but no joy.
Line shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gomez eats them both and turns towards Line to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gomez scores with a nice strike.
Line takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice leg kick from Gomez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gomez connects with a crisp jab.
Schwartz Gomez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Line lands a nice looking body kick.
Jab by Gomez.
Gomez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Line takes a swing at Gomez's ribcage but misses.
Line has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez jabs Line right on the nose. Line blinks but takes it well.
Gomez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Line.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Line - that will leave a mark!
Gomez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gomez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomez connects with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Schwartz Gomez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gomez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Schwartz Gomez!

A very excited looking Schwartz Gomez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: GAMMA#921 Leonardo v Khan     
Date:   Nov 20, 2021
#R1#
Line defending well as Bhullar loads up on a big left hand.
Bhullar misses with an uppercut. Line saw that one coming.
Bhullar missing with a left hand there. Line was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bhullar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Black Swans in the buildup to the fight.
Bhullar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bhullar ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Line throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bhullar sizes up Line with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bhullar throws a right hand that Line ducks under and follows up with a left that Line also avoids with ease.
Line throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bhullar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Line.
Bhullar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bhullar scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bhullar missing with a left hand there. Line was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bhullar.
Bhullar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Line lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bhullar at a distance. #T1#
Line keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bhullar.
Bhullar misses with a combination
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
Line with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Line gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Line.
Bhullar lands with an uppercut that bounces Line off the cage and back into range.
Line looks to land a right hand but Bhullar moved out of range.
Bhullar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Line ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bhullar moves away.
Line connects with a solid leg kick.
Line scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bhullar in his tracks.
Line avoids the body shot from Bhullar.
Line connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Line just misses with a punch to the body.
Bhullar loads up on a big right hand but Line slips the punch.
Bhullar fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Bhullar lands a jab to Line's midsection.
A thudding body kick lands there by Line!
Gustav Line is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bhullar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Line's head backwards.
Bhullar missing with a left hand there. Line was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bhullar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Line misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bhullar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bhullar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bhullar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Bhullar.
Bhullar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Line tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Line dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bhullar. That did some damage!
Line misses with a head kick.
It looked like Bhullar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Line.
Bhullar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Line with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Line misses with a shot to the body
and Bhullar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bhullar takes one to the chin there.
Line misses with a series of wild punches.
Bhullar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bhullar throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Bhullar.
Line avoids the body shot from Bhullar.
Bhullar misses with a wild body shot.
Line keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Line on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Line throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gustav Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Line swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bhullar ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Bhullar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
Line misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bhullar misses with a looping left.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Line lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bhullar takes a step back to recover. #T4#
Bhullar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Line doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Line scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bhullar misses with a body shot.
Line changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Line throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bhullar swings for the body but Line moves out of range.
Bhullar misses with a wild body shot.
Line jabs Bhullar right on the nose. Bhullar blinks but takes it well.
Bhullar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Line lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bhullar at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Line smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Line fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bhullar manages to avoid it.
Line tries a low kick but Bhullar avoids it.
Line is looking to land body kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Line dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Line throws a right and a left that Bhullar avoids nicely.
Bhullar throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
Line lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bhullar circles away quickly and effectively.
Line throws a low kick, looking for Bhullar's leg but Bhullar calmly moves out of range.
Bhullar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Line loads up on a big right hand but Bhullar slips the punch.
Bhullar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
Bhullar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Line stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Line wants it to stay on the feet.
Line has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bhullar finds it's way round the side to connect with Line's head.
Bhullar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gustav Line seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhullar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.
Line uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bhullar.
Bhullar lands a lovely overhand right.
Bhullar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
Line scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
That kick from Line tenderised Bhullar's leg. Bhullar is trying to keep his angry face on.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bhullar might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Line misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bhullar.
Bhullar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Line throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bhullar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bhullar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Line has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left lands for Bhullar.
Line connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bhullar throws a right and a left that Line avoids nicely.
Bhullar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bhullar throws a body shot but no joy.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Line in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Line lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bhullar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Line lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line lands with a nice body punch.
Line ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bhullar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Line just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Bhullar misses the target.
Line scores with a jab.
Line avoids the body shot from Bhullar.
Bhullar misses the jab.
Line takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bhullar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Line.
Despite the aggression on Line's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Line is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bhullar rather than just go for the knockout.
Line throws a shot from downtown. Bhullar moves away and avoids it.
Line fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bhullar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bhullar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Line swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Line takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bhullar lands with a hook. Line tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bhullar misses with a straight left.
Line misses with a left hand
and Bhullar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Line.
Line is looking to slow Bhullar down with leg kicks. #T3#
Line fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bhullar manages to avoid it.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Bhullar.
Line lands a nice shot that snaps Bhullar's head back.
Line thumps Bhullar with a low kick.
Bhullar checks a leg kick nicely.
Line paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bhullar moves out of range of the body kick.
A shot to the body from Bhullar misses
enabling Line to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Bhullar is rocked!
Line throws a monster overhand right that drops Bhullar! Line follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Line!
A relieved looking Gustav Line thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: GAMMA#915 Karim v Leonardo     
Date:   Oct 09, 2021
#R1#
Pollock ducks under a wild hook from Line.#CL2#
Line gets tackled into the cage by Pollock. Pollock maintains the clinch.
Line misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pollock misses with a body punch.
Pollock tries to work over Line's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pollock misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pollock. #BC#
Line breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Line ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pollock moves away.
Line fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pollock on the side of the head.
Line catches Pollock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Line tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pollock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Line throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab lands there for Line.
Line ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Pollock.
Pollock takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pollock throws the kick towards the body but Line avoids it.
Pollock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Line's sensitive parts.
Line looks to land a right hand but Pollock moved out of range.
Pollock cracks a nice hook into Line's ribs.
Line throws a solid leg kick but Pollock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Line.
Line avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Line is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pollock.#CL2#
Pollock instigates a clinch. #T1#
Line lands a hook that snaps the head of Pollock backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pollock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pollock.
Pollock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Pollock as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Pollock breaks the clinch.
Pollock looks to throw the jab but Line is out of range.
Line misses with a looping left.
Line checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pollock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Line.
Line avoids the body shot from Pollock.
Some bone on bone action there as Line checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Line misses the jab.
Line takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Line throws a nice outside leg kick.
Line throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Line misses with a body shot.
Pollock thuds a left hand into Line's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pollock throws a body shot but no joy.
Pollock throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
Line throwing a counter right hand but Pollock manages to avoid it.
Line swings for the body but Pollock moves out of range.
Pollock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Line.
Pollock lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Pollock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Line can pounce on him.
Pollock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Line on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pollock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
Pollock takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
Line is looking to counter the offense by Pollock and move into the clinch.
Line bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pollock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Line throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick from Line misses. #CL2#
Pollock moves into the clinch.
Line blocks a body shot from Pollock.
Line tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pollock smiles and moves away.
Pollock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Line rather than just go for the knockout.
Pollock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Line misses with an uppercut. Pollock saw that one coming.
Line throws a leg kick but Pollock moved away.
Line throws a nice inside leg kick.
Line looks to score with a jab to the body but Pollock is just out of range.
Pollock throws out a leg kick but Line moves out of range and Pollock only half commits.
An inside leg kick lands from Pollock.
Line fails to land with a series of punches.
Pollock circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Line. That snapped Pollock's head back.
Line throws a leg kick but Pollock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pollock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pollock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pollock is looking to slow Line down with leg kicks.
Line throws a leg kick which misses Pollock's front leg but catches the back leg as Pollock tries to avoid it.
Line jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Line tests Pollock's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Pollock closes the distance and clinches.
Line is trying to pull guard but Pollock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pollock can't find room to land a body shot as Line controls the action.
Pollock tries a body shot but Line blocks it.
Pollock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Line blocking some punches.
Line lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Line tries to throw a body punch but Pollock avoids it by throwing Line back against the cage.
Line blocks a body shot from Pollock.
I was talking to Line's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pollock misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Line manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Line.
Pollock moves out of range as Line strikes.
Pollock connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Line takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pollock scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab, jab by Line - just one landing.
Pollock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.
A low kick lands for Pollock.
Line checks a leg kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Line misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Line.
Pollock misses with a body shot.
Line moves away from the strike by Pollock.
Line tries to close the distance and clinch but Pollock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pollock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pollock staying out of range there.
Line jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pollock throws a leg kick but Line checks it.
Pollock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pollock. Line does a little dance to reset his feet.
Line is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Line tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Line takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pollock misses the shot to the body.
Line moves out of range of the body kick from Pollock.
Pollock scores with a nice body kick.
Line throws a jab but it's blocked by Pollock.
A cross from Pollock lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Pollock dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Line throws a body punch but Pollock moves out of range.
Pollock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Line.
Line throws a chopping leg kick but Pollock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pollock misses with a low kick.
Line throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Line throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pollock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Line takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Line scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Line.
Pollock just misses with a punch to the body.
Pollock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Line finds it's way round the side to connect with Pollock's head.
Pollock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Line at a distance. #CL2#
Line tries to keep at a distance but Pollock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pollock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pollock lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Line prevents a body shot from Pollock.
Still in the clinch, Pollock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Line tries to pull guard but Pollock holds him up against the cage and eventually Line drops back down to his feet.
Line takes a shot to the head.
Jackson Pollock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Line lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pollock has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Line seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pollock can turn it around.#T1#
Line lands a hook to the side of the head.
Line tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pollock smiles and moves away.
Line ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A leg kick checked by Pollock.
Pollock throws a lazy right hand but Line sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pollock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pollock feints and then cracks Line's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Line down.
A swing and a miss from Pollock.
Line keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Line tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Line keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pollock.
Pollock throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pollock. Line does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pollock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Line on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pollock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Line throws a body punch but Pollock moves out of range.
Line fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Line fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pollock, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Line.
Pollock tries a body shot but Line blocks it.
Line lands a body shot.
Line is trying to pull guard but Pollock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Line. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Pollock.
Pollock lands a right hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Line swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Pollock.
Line misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pollock misses with a punch to the body.
Line tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pollock's elbow.
Pollock blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Line breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Line blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pollock misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Line.
Pollock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Line swings wildly with an uppercut but Pollock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line misses with some punches.
Pollock scores with a hook to the body.
Line blocks a body shot from Pollock.
Line tries to work over Pollock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Line.
Pollock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Line throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Pollock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pollock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pollock misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Pollock fails to land.
Pollock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Line blocks a body shot from Pollock.
Pollock tries to throw a body punch but Line avoids it by throwing Pollock back against the cage.
Pollock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Line misses with a hook from the clinch.
Line has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Line prevents a body shot from Pollock.
Pollock blocks an uppercut.
Pollock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD#
Line jumps into guard, dragging Pollock to the mat. #SUB#
Line had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pollock defends it easily.#SUB#
Line looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pollock passes into half guard.
Pollock controlling the pace. #T4#
Pollock is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Line wants to get back to full guard but Pollock has mounted him!
Line working to try and regain half guard.
Pollock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Line gets back to half guard.
Line is looking for a sweep. Pollock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pollock seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Line wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Pollock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Line avoids the body shot from Pollock.
Gustav Line has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Line moves out of range of the body kick from Pollock.
Line uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pollock.
As Pollock tries to get set, Line tries to push him back and clinch up but Pollock manages to avoid the attempt.
Pollock throws an overhand right that lands on Line's shoulder, as Line tries to avoid the shot.
Pollock needs to keep his hands up - Line had a free shot at his head there.
Pollock slips under a jab from Line.
Line throws out a leg kick but Pollock moves out of range and Line only half commits.
Pollock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Line throws a hook but Pollock blocks it.
Line bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pollock misses with an uppercut. Line saw that one coming.
A big left from Pollock misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Pollock finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Line keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pollock.
Line throws a shot from downtown. Pollock moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line throws a hook to the side of Pollock's head but Pollock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pollock feints and then cracks Line's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Line down.
Pollock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pollock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Line throws a shot from downtown. Pollock moves away and avoids it.
Line throws a good cross that connects.
Pollock lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Line throws a lazy right hand but Pollock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Line looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pollock misses with a wild body shot.
Pollock needs to keep his hands up - Line had a free shot at his head there.
Pollock defending well as Line loads up on a big left hand.
Pollock thinks about the counter body kick.
Line stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pollock.
Good work by Pollock as he checks the leg kick.
Pollock scores with a hook to the body. Line takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pollock tries to clinch but Line moves out of range.
Line looks to score with a jab to the body but Pollock is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Line.
Pollock scores with a leg kick.
Line tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pollock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Line loads up on a big right hand but Pollock slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Pollock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Line fails with an attempt to clinch.
Line throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pollock sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Pollock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Line blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pollock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pollock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Line gets through Pollock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Pollock looking to slow down the pace here.
Line tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pollock smiles and moves away.
Line throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Line throws a right and a left that Pollock avoids nicely.
Pollock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pollock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Line.
Pollock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Line swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pollock lands a jab to the head.
Line just misses with a punch to the body.
Pollock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pollock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pollock defending well as Line loads up on a big left hand.
Pollock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Line manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Line scores with a punch to the head.
Line has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pollock finds it's way round the side to connect with Line's head.
Line throws out a loose jab but Pollock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pollock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pollock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pollock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pollock jabs Line to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Line throws a body shot but no joy.
Pollock digs a good body shot into Line's ribs.
Pollock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pollock, as that shot connected.
Pollock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A good leg kick by Pollock.
Pollock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Line is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pollock.
Pollock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pollock throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pollock lands with a nice body punch.
Donk. Pollock catches Line right on the button with a cross.
Pollock misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Pollock clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pollock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Pollock misses with a punch on the inside.
Line lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Line is working Pollock over against the cage.
Line lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Line lands with a light punch inside.
Line prevents a body shot from Pollock. #T4#
Line blocks a body shot from Pollock.
Line lands a hook that snaps the head of Pollock backwards.
Pollock has a couple of punches blocked by Line.
Line has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pollock lands a left hand.
Pollock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Line wants to get back to striking at distance but Pollock won't allow it.
Line misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pollock.
Line lands a hook that snaps the head of Pollock backwards.
Pollock goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Line jumps guard and drags Pollock to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pollock controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Pollock decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Line, up you get!
Jackson Pollock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pollock, as that shot connected.
Pollock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Pollock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pollock has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Pollock!

Jackson Pollock thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#911 Turilo v Falcone     
Date:   Sep 11, 2021
#R1#
Greenwald fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Line checks it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Greenwald.
Greenwald walks into a jab.
Greenwald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Greenwald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Greenwald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Line throws out the jab.
Greenwald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Line misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Greenwald is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Greenwald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Greenwald misses.
Greenwald throws the left hand but Line avoids the punch easily.
Line ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greenwald moves away.
Greenwald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greenwald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice defenses there by Greenwald.
Line misses with a straight left.
Line tries to move into range but Greenwald moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Line throws a big shot that misses.
Line cracks a nice hook into Greenwald's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenwald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A left lands for Greenwald.
Greenwald on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Line tries to land a front kick but Greenwald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Greenwald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greenwald throws a low kick, looking for Line's leg but Line calmly moves out of range.
Greenwald slips under a jab.
Greenwald misses the jab.
Line feints a counter leg kick.
Line's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Line duly obliges.
Greenwald wants to land a leg kick but Line is out of range.
Greenwald throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Greenwald misses.
The fighters circling - Line throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Line on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Greenwald avoids the body shot from Line.
Greenwald swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Line feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Greenwalds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Greenwald takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
Glenn Greenwald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greenwald misses with a hook. Line ducked under it nicely.
Line is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Line fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Greenwald on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greenwald digs a good hook to Line's body.
Line slips a jab from Greenwald.
Line moves away from the strike by Greenwald.
Greenwald moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Greenwald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Greenwald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Greenwald misses with an uppercut. Line saw that one coming.
Line swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Greenwald throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Greenwald with a hook.
Line slips a jab from Greenwald.
Line moves away from the strike by Greenwald.
Greenwald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greenwald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greenwald lands with a kick to the ribs.
Greenwald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greenwald missing with a left hand there. Line was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greenwald delivers a nice body kick.
Greenwald connects with a right hand. Line shakes it off.
Line takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Greenwald takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Line misses the body punch
letting Greenwald counter with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Greenwald - just one landing.
Line dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greenwald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.#T3#
Line throws a jab but it's blocked by Greenwald.
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greenwald.
Greenwald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Line throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greenwald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Line swings for the body but Greenwald moves out of range.
Line scores with a jab to the head.
Line throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greenwald moves out of range of the body kick from Line.
Greenwald is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Line misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greenwald.
Greenwald lands a nice looking body kick.
Line lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Greenwald is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Greenwald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Greenwald.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Greenwald misses with an uppercut.
Line misses with a wild body shot.
Greenwald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greenwald scores with a nice strike.
Line fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Greenwald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
A big left from Greenwald misses.
Greenwald lands a leg kick that knocks Line off balance momentarily.
Line jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Greenwald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Line lands the left hand.
Line takes one to the side of the head.
Greenwald checks a low kick from Line.
Line takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greenwald. Line does a little dance to reset his feet.
Line is looking to slow Greenwald down with leg kicks.
Line closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Line connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Greenwald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Line.
Line blocks a jab.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greenwald.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big right from Greenwald misses.
Greenwald lands with a straight right. Line didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Line lands an impressive looking overhand right. Greenwald doesn't seem phased though.
Decent striking displayed by Greenwald there.
Line thumps Greenwald with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Glenn Greenwald will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Line keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greenwald throws a big shot that misses.
Greenwald throws a wild body kick that Line sees coming a mile off.
Greenwald slips a jab from Line.
A counter left hand to the body from Greenwald misses its target.
Greenwald checks a low kick from Line.
Greenwald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Line misses the target.
Line with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Line throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Greenwald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Line doesn't seem bothered though.
Greenwald throws out a leg kick but Line moves out of range and Greenwald only half commits.
Some bone on bone action there as Greenwald checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Greenwald swings for the body but Line moves out of range.
Line takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenwald dips to his left and cracks Line with an uppercut!
Line checks a low kick from Greenwald.
A nice leg kick from Line, right into the meat of the thigh.
Greenwald feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Greenwald ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greenwald slips a jab from Line.#T1#
Greenwald throws a head kick that misses.
Line throws a counter combo.
Greenwald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Line was well out of range. Poor timing from Greenwald.
Greenwald pushes Line away with a front kick.
Line moves out of range as Greenwald throws a body kick.
Line just misses with a punch to the body.
Line misses with a looping left.
Greenwald half committed to a counter leg kick.
Line misses with a hook.
Line lands a glancing blow to the side of Greenwald's head.
Line with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Greenwald to score with a decent uppercut.
Greenwald lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Line displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Greenwald misses with a hook.
Greenwald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Line.
Greenwald lands a glancing blow to the side of Line's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line misses with a low kick.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Greenwald.
Greenwald misses with a straight left.
Line throws a head kick that misses.
Line misses with a body shot.
Greenwald takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Greenwald throws a looping overhand right but Line ducks down to avoid it.
Greenwald loads up on a big right hand but Line slips the punch.
Greenwald moves into range and connects with a jab.
Line avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Line misses with a looping left.
Greenwald lands with a right hand.
Line has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Greenwald.
Greenwald takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
Line throws a nice outside leg kick.
Line throws a leg kick but Greenwald sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Greenwald lands a nice shot to the body.
Greenwald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Greenwald.
A lazy left from Line finds it's target.
Greenwald moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Greenwald fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Line checks it well.
Line throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Line checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Line has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Greenwald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Greenwald has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3#
Line throws a nice inside leg kick.
Line throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greenwald looks for the body kick but Line saw that one coming.
Line defending well as Greenwald loads up on a big left hand.
Greenwald lands a leg kick that knocks Line off balance momentarily.
Greenwald misses with a straight left.
Line misses with a wild body shot.
Line misses with a straight right.
Greenwald scores with the left hand. Line knows he should have avoided that one.
Greenwald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Line misses with an uppercut. Greenwald saw that one coming.
A low kick lands for Greenwald.
Greenwald catches Line with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Line throws a hook to the side of Greenwald's head but Greenwald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glenn Greenwald is winning the standup battle so far.
Line misses with a low kick as Greenwald jumps back.
Line swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greenwald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Greenwald throws a chopping leg kick but Line manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Greenwald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Greenwald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greenwald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Line might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Greenwald has got the better of the exchanges.
A jab from Greenwald misses.
Line misses the jab.
Greenwald scores with a crisp jab that stopped Line in his tracks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Line.
Line connects with a looping right hand.
Greenwald is looking to slow Line down with leg kicks.
Greenwald misses with an uppercut. Line saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Greenwald.
Line lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Greenwald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Line.
Line is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greenwald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greenwald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Line throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Line throws out a loose jab but Greenwald uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glenn Greenwald dominated that second round.
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!#R3#
Greenwald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gustav Line has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Line moves out of range as Greenwald strikes.
Line wants to counter the offense by Greenwald and move into the clinch position.
Line throws a looping overhand right but Greenwald ducks down to avoid it.
Line throws a right and a left that both miss.
Line throws an overhand right that lands on Greenwald's shoulder, as Greenwald tries to avoid the shot.
Greenwald cracks a nice hook into Line's ribs.
Line throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Greenwald works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Greenwald misses its intended target.
Good exchange - Line coming out on top.
A slow jab from Line misses its intended target.
Line throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Greenwald cracks Line with an open hand slap.
A bone on bone clash there as Greenwald blocks the leg kick.
Line lands a really nice looking cross but Greenwald seems unphased.
Line takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Line lands an overhand right.
Line scores with a punch to the head.
Greenwald misses with a straight right. #T1#
Nice body kick there by Greenwald.
Greenwald ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Line throws a jab but it's blocked by Greenwald.
Line takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Line defending well as Greenwald loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by Greenwald.
Line connects with a leg kick.
Line scores with a hook to the body. Greenwald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Greenwald lands a head shot.
Line getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Greenwald walks into a stiff left hand from Line.
Line looks to throw the jab but Greenwald is out of range.
Greenwald clobbers Line with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Greenwald lands a nice looking kick to the body. Line takes a step back to recover.
Greenwald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Line.
Greenwald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Line.
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greenwald.
Greenwald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Greenwald. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Line throws a solid leg kick but Greenwald takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Line.
A good leg kick by Line.
Greenwald throws a looping overhand right but Line ducks down to avoid it.
Greenwald lands a jab to Line's midsection.
Line lands a really nice looking cross but Greenwald seems unphased.
Line takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Greenwald. Beautiful body shot.
Line throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Line looks to land a right hand but Greenwald moved out of range.
Line throws a low kick but Greenwald moves out of range easily.
Line misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greenwald.
Greenwald pushes Line away with a front kick.
A shot to the liver by Greenwald. Beautiful body shot.
Greenwald connects with a right hand. Line shakes it off.
Greenwald lands with a shot to the body.
Line swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Greenwald throws a hook to the side of Line's head but Line sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Line throws out a counter right but Greenwald avoids it with no problem.
Greenwald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.#T3#
Greenwald lands a body shot.
Greenwald digs a good body shot into Line's ribs.
Greenwald avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Greenwald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Greenwald throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
Greenwald connects with a leg kick.
Line looks to land a right hand but Greenwald moved out of range.
Greenwald looks to land a left hand but Line moved out of range nicely.
Greenwald throws the kick towards the body but Line avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Line. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Line.
Greenwald tries to move into range but Line moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#Greenwald is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Line engages and cracks Greenwald with a massive lead left hook - Greenwald tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Line is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gustav Line!
Gustav Line seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#907 Daughtrey v Weight     
Date:   Aug 14, 2021
#R1#
Line smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mochinori throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mochinori checks a low kick from Line.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Mochinori.
Mochinori throws a series of punches but Line avoids them all with ease.
Mochinori is looking to slow Line down with leg kicks.
Mochinori takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
Line is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mochinori lands with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Line checks a leg kick nicely.
Mochinori throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mochinori throws a shot from downtown. Line moves away and avoids it.
Line throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mochinori throws a sloppy head kick and Line moves out of range easily.
Mochinori avoids the body shot from Line.
Mochinori gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Line.
Mochinori staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mochinori.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mochinori.
Mochinori throws a leg kick but Line checks it.
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mochinori.
Line tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mochinori manages to circle out of the way.
Mochinori stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Line.
Line cracks a nice hook into Mochinori's ribs.#T1#
Line fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mochinori fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Line checks it well.
Line on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Line lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Line takes a kick to the side of the head.
Line is looking to clinch.
Mochinori throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mochinori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Line throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body kick from Mochinori.
Mochinori misses with an uppercut.
Mochinori thows a leg kick but Line checks it
and Line counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mochinori throws a body kick that misses.
Mochinori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mochinori connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Line misses with a hook. Mochinori ducked under it nicely.
Mochinori just misses with a punch to the body.
Line misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Line backs off Mochinori throws a huge counter combo but Line manages to avoid it all.
Mochinori tried to score with a low kick but Line checks it.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mochinori, as that shot connected.
Mochinori tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Line moves out of range of the body kick from Mochinori.
Line is looking to counter punch.
Line lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mochinori.
Mochinori takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Line slips under a jab from Mochinori.
Line throws a leg kick but Mochinori moved away.
Mochinori tries a head kick but it misses.
Mochinori throws a nice looking combination but Line bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Line lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mochinori's sensitive parts.
A solid body kick from Mochinori.
Nice jab there from Line.
Mochinori walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Line checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mochinori connects with a body shot that sends Line's belly button to the back.
Line drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mochinori throws a leg kick but Line sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Line swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mochinori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mochinori ducks under a wild hook from Line.#T3#
Mochinori tries to land a leg kick but Line saw it coming and moves away.
Mochinori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Line throws out the jab.
Line throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Line takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mochinori lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mochinori throws a leg kick that misses.
Line was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mochinori lands a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Line.
Nice uppercut lands for Line. That snapped Mochinori's head back.
Mochinori tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mochinori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Line. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Line.
Line avoids the head kick by Mochinori.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Line checks a leg kick.
Line looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Line misses with a wild body shot.
Mochinori follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Line takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Line lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Line on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mochinori. #T4#
Line lands a nice shot that snaps Mochinori's head back.
Line shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mochinori with the inside leg kick.
Line connects with a nice looking jab.
Mochinori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mochinori gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Line tries to clinch there but Mochinori circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mochinori.
Mochinori misses with a body shot.
Line takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mochinori throws a big shot that misses.
Line throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mochinori lands with an uppercut that bounces Line off the cage and back into range.
An inside leg kick lands from Line.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mochinori tries to land a front kick but Line steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Mochinori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Line takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mochinori takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Uesugi Mochinori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mochinori misses with an uppercut.
Line tries to counter by clinching up but Mochinori breaks away and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Uesugi Mochinori will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mochinori misses with a low kick.
Mochinori throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mochinori lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice cross by Mochinori.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mochinori.
Line chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mochinori needs to keep his hands up - Line had a free shot at his head there.
Line throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mochinori throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Mochinori.
Line keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Line might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mochinori throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Line drives through and clinches with Mochinori against the cage.
Line lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Line lands a body shot in the clinch.
Line lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mochinori lands an uppercut.
Mochinori's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mochinori wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Mochinori breaks from the clinch.
Line cracks Mochinori with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Line drives through and clinches with Mochinori against the cage. #T1#
Line misses with a hook to the ribs.
Line misses with some punches.
Line lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Mochinori breaks the clinch.
Line connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the body from Mochinori misses
and Line counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mochinori.
Line tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Line swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mochinori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mochinori lands a nice leg kick that just misses Line's sensitive parts.
Mochinori swings for the body but Line moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Line lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mochinori has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mochinori and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Line is looking to score with low kicks.
Mochinori looks for the body kick but Line saw that one coming.
Mochinori scores with a push kick.
Mochinori throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Line throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mochinori throws a jab when Line was well out of range.
Mochinori throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Mochinori lands with an overhand left.
Mochinori swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mochinori moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Line clinches with his opponent.
Line has a couple of punches blocked by Mochinori.
Line misses with a punch to the body.
Line lands a nice shot to the body.
Line lands with a light punch inside.
Mochinori blocks a body shot from Line.
Line lands an uppercut.
Line gets through Mochinori's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Line swings wildly with an uppercut but Mochinori uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Line's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mochinori blocks an uppercut.
Line lands with a right to the head.
Line misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Line jumps guard.
Mochinori wants to control from the top but Line keeps moving. #SUB#
Line has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mochinori can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Mochinori is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Line manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mochinori manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Line pushing down on Mochinori's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Line is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mochinori is just riding it out for now. Line eventually gives up the hold.
Line tries to pass to full mount but Mochinori defends it. #T4#
Mochinori wants to control but Line passes into side. #SUB#
Line wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mochinori, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Line looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mochinori is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Line dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A good leg kick by Mochinori.
Line throws a body punch but Mochinori moves out of range.
Mochinori lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mochinori.
An inside leg kick lands from Line.
Mochinori scores with a hook.
Line steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mochinori. That one must have hurt.
Line moves out of range of the leg kick from Mochinori.
Mochinori looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mochinori throws the kick towards the body but Line avoids it.
Line throws a hook but Mochinori blocks it.
Line will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mochinori swats away the attempt to clinch by Line.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line lands with a nice body punch.
Mochinori ducks right into an uppercut from Line.
Mochinori lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Line at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Line swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mochinori lands a jab to Line's midsection.#T1#
Mochinori throws a hook to the side of Line's head but Line sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mochinori throws a body shot but no joy.
Line is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mochinori looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mochinori throws a head kick but Line moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Line. Those never looked like landing.
Line stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mochinori.
Line swings for the body but Mochinori moves out of range.
Line throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Line misses with a series of wild punches.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mochinori.
Line misses with a straight right.
Mochinori throws out a counter right but Line avoids it with no problem.
Mochinori throws a hook but Line avoids it easily.
Mochinori misses with a body shot.
Line connects with a crisp jab.
Line misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mochinori.
Mochinori throws a sloppy head kick and Line moves out of range easily. #T2#
Mochinori keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL#
Mochinori tries to keep at a distance but Line has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Mochinori breaks the clinch.
Line throws an overhand right that lands on Mochinori's shoulder, as Mochinori tries to avoid the shot.
Mochinori explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mochinori.
Mochinori throws a leg kick but Line sees it coming and moves out of range.
Line throws a right and a left that Mochinori avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Mochinori misses its intended target.
Line checks a leg kick.
Mochinori tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mochinori tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mochinori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mochinori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Line bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mochinori's head backwards.
Mochinori lands a nice looking body kick.
Mochinori wants to slow Line down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Line misses with a straight right.
Line fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good work by Line as he checks the leg kick.
Line tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mochinori manages to circle out of the way.
Line swings for the body but Mochinori moves out of range.
Mochinori misses with a low kick.
Line slips under a jab.
Line seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mochinori moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mochinori stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Line.
Line takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mochinori throws a series of punches but Line moves out of range.
Mochinori stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mochinori looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Mochinori looks to move away, Line throws a big counter combo but Mochinori just gets out of the way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Line. That's going to slow Mochinori down.
Line swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mochinori counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mochinori uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mochinori attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mochinori throws a push kick but Line slaps the foot to one side.
Line takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Line ducks under a wild hook from Mochinori.
Mochinori throws a leg kick that misses.
Mochinori scores with a leg kick.
Line throws a quick inside leg kick.
Line lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mochinori's sensitive parts.
Mochinori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Line.
Mochinori fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Line has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Mochinori misses.
Good leg kick by Line.
Uesugi Mochinori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from Line.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mochinori, as that shot connected.
Line throws a body punch but Mochinori moves out of range.
Line takes one to the chin there.
A nice leg kick from Mochinori, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mochinori keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Line moves in looking to clinch but Mochinori pushes him off.
Mochinori walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Line checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uesugi Mochinori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mochinori has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uesugi Mochinori!

A victorious Uesugi Mochinori thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#901 Turillo v Joosep     
Date:   Jul 03, 2021
#R1#
Line tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Line takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McDonnell defending well as Line loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for McDonnell. That snapped Line's head back. #CL2#
Line closes the distance and clinches.
Line digs a right hand underneath McDonnell's ribcage. McDonnell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McDonnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Line's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Line misses with the head strike.
McDonnell looking to throw knees to the head but Line is blocking nicely.
McDonnell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Line tries a body shot but McDonnell blocks it. #TD2#
Line jumps guard and drags McDonnell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Line had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDonnell defends it easily.
McDonnell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Line has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McDonnell has passed into side control. #T1#
Line is pushing McDonnell's head away, looking to escape. McDonnell manages to hold on to the position though.
Line has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Line tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Line struggling a bit here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Line is looking for a sweep.
Line is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Line gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Line gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Line isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McDonnell stacks Line on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McDonnell!
Line is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Line manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Line is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonnell sees it coming and defends easily.
McDonnell is staying active underneath Line, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Line is looking for a kimura but McDonnell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Line to get the leverage.
Line passes to full mount! #SU2#
Line stands up from mount. Strange move. #CL#
McDonnell moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Line.
McDonnell lands with a short shot to the head.
Line is working McDonnell over against the cage.
McDonnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Line. #T4#
Line lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Line swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Line.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonnell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDonnell misses with a body punch.
Line lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from McDonnell on the inside.
Line working aggressively here.
Line blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Line misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Line as the two fighters clinch.
Line lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McDonnell is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Line.
A right handed body shot lands from Line.
A nice right hand lands inside from Line.
Line throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonnells head. #BC2#
Line pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Line punishes McDonnell's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Line clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Line dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jab by Line.#CL2#
Line pushes McDonnell up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonnell throws a head punch that misses.
McDonnell misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonnell.
Line working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Line misses with the head strike.
Line tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a knee strike.
Line throws a head punch that misses.
McDonnell lands with a short shot to the head.
Line fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Line lands with a light punch inside.
McDonnell lands with a right to the head.
Line misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, McDonnell throws an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Line working aggressively here.
McDonnell misses with the head strike.
McDonnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Line's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Line. #T1#
Line lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDonnell or not.
McDonnell tries a body shot but Line blocks it.
Line doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Line breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Line tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDonnell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Line moves into the clinch.
McDonnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Line scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Line pulls guard. #SUB2#
Line looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Line working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonnell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDonnell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Line has his foot on McDonnell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDonnell works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Line is on top in guard. #REVB#
Line trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Line pushes down on McDonnell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Line moves into full mount! McDonnell won't be happy about that!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Line is standing up, even though he is in mount.
McDonnell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Line gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McDonnell fails to land. #T3#
Line misses with a punch on the inside.
Line lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonnell backwards.
Gustav Line seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McDonnell lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Line pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDonnell stuns Line with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDonnell digs a good hook to Line's body. #CL2#
Line closes the distance and pushes McDonnell back into the cage.
McDonnell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Line is breathing heavily.
Line misses with some punches.
Line blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Line has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Line.
Line lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Line tries to break the clinch but McDonnell is controlling the position.
Line prevents a body shot from McDonnell.
Line fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McDonnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Line backwards.
McDonnell lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Line tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Line throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonnell.
A knee to the head by McDonnell.
Line goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from McDonnell.
Line lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonnell backwards.
Line tries to break free but McDonnell pushes him back against the cage.
Line wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Line.
Line tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonnell misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from McDonnell.
McDonnell tries to land knees in the clinch but Line avoids the damage to the body.
Line stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Line lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDonnell has a couple of punches blocked by Line. #BC2#
Line pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDonnell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonnell with a hook.
McDonnell thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Line showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Line is just out of range.
Line tries to clinch but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Line has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Line's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Line tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDonnell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDonnell lands a high kick! #CL#
McDonnell closes the distance and pushes Line back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with some punches.
McDonnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonnell blocks a body shot from Line.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Line escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, jab by McDonnell - just one landing. #CL2#
Line moves into range and clinches up with McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with some punches.
Line working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Line is trying to break the clinch but McDonnell is controlling him.#T1#
Line tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonnell.
A short body shot lands from McDonnell as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Line. #TD2#
Line jumps guard and drags McDonnell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McDonnell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonnell trying to control but Line is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Line is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDonnell defends well.#SUB2#
Line looking for a guillotine here but McDonnell defends easily.
Cory McDonnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McDonnell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Line works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Line looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Line escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDonnell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Line is looking for a triangle but McDonnell pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Line looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonnell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Line's guard.
Line is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonnell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonnell's back!#SUB2#
Line is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McDonnell has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Line controlling the position well here. McDonnell rolled but Line kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
McDonnell tries to escape but Line has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4##SUB2#
Line is looking for the choke from the back position but McDonnell is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Line working for a choke but McDonnell is defending well. #SUB2#
Line is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McDonnell has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Line working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
McDonnell showing good submission defense here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustav Line comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Line winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Line!

Gustav Line was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: ALPHA-1: Thunder Down Under II     
Date:   May 22, 2021
#R1#
Felix throws out a loose jab but Line uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line leaves Felix with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Felix tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Line swivels and escapes.
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Felix.
Line ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Felix tries to score a power double leg takedown but Line sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Felix somewhat.
Line doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tevin Felix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Felix shoots in for a takedown but Line shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Felix changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Line tries to avoid it but Felix manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Line to the ground. Line escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Felix chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Line can pounce on him.
Felix shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Line pinned against the cage. Line gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Line dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Felix. That did some damage!
Line swats away the attempt to clinch by Felix.
Line looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Line, as that shot connected. #CUT2#It looks like Tevin Felix has been cut.
Felix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Line.
Felix is trying hard to land a takedown here. Line sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Felix misses with a looping left.
Line looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Felix shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Line as he avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Line. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Line.
Felix tries to clinch up.#TD#
Felix shoots in and bounces Line off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T2#
Line looking for a sweep. Not yet Line, not yet.
Line pulls Felix in close to his closed guard and prevents Felix from doing any damage or advancing position.
Felix scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Line is looking for a triangle but Felix pushes his legs off easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Felix trying to control the position from guard on top but Line is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Line can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Felix controls the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Felix's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Line keeping moving, preventing Felix from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Line working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Felix doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Felix manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Felix got a little sloppy there for a moment and Line has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Felix has managed to get both his arms back between Line's legs - danger averted.
Felix trying to control but Line is working from the bottom.
Felix tries to free his leg and advance position but Line is retaining full guard.
Line is looking to sweep but instead, Felix has passed into half guard.
Felix seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Line does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Felix throwing shots but Line is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Line is defending against the submission attempts here by Felix.
Line is staying active underneath Felix, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Line has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4##SUB#
Felix is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Line has managed to free his arm - good work.
Line is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Felix's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Felix's back!
Felix just trying to survive but Line is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Line is trying to stick to Felix's back but Felix is turning into Line. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Line's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Felix.
Felix keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Line's head.
Line controls Felix momentarily but Felix frees himself.
Line wants to sweep here but Felix controlling him for the moment.
Line is trying to control the position but Felix postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Line dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tevin Felix's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Line leaves Felix with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tevin Felix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Line misses.
Nice sprawl there from Line as Felix shoots in.
Felix shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Line defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tevin Felix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Felix shoots in for a takedown but Line shows good takedown defense.
Line throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Felix manages to avoid it.
Line looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Line closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Line misses with a two punch combination.
Line pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Felix back to the cage. Line follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gustav Line seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Felix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Line has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Line there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Felix shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Felix was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Line sneaks out the side door and pushes Felix away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Felix fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Line avoids it really well and circles away.
Line has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Felix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Felix misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
Gustav Line is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Felix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Line as he jumps to the side.
Felix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Line. #T2#
Line throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Felix stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Felix misses with a right hand
and Line counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Line slips under a jab.
Felix shoots in for a takedown but Line shows good takedown defense.
Line was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Felix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Line.
Line lands a nice hook to Felix's body. Felix takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Line changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Felix misses with a takedown attempt - Line sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Line jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Line throws a leg kick but Felix checks it. #T3#
A big left from Line misses.
Felix tries to counter with a takedown but Line is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed right hand from Line misses the target.
Felix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Line swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot by Line.#CUT2#Tevin Felix's cut is getting worse.
Felix shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Line pinned against the cage. Line gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Felix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Line paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Felix drops his hands momentarily and Line takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Line looks to score with a jab to the body but Felix is just out of range.
Felix connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Felix defending well as Line loads up on a big left hand.
Line stuffs the takedown.#T4#
No joy there for Line, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Felix dodges the punch combination from Line.
Felix changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Felix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Line catches Felix right on the button with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Felix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Line throws out the jab.
Felix shoots in and drives through. Line sprawls well.
Felix will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Felix dodges the punch combination from Line.
Felix drops down looking for a counter takedown but Line sprawls and moves away.
A big right from Line misses.
Line throws a lazy right hand but Felix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Line showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tevin Felix's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Felix avoids the head kick by Line.
Felix appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Line slips a jab from Felix.
Felix checks a low kick from Line.
Felix half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Line misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Felix.
Felix doesn't manage to clinch there - Line circles away.
Line lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Line.
Line throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Felix is defended easily by Line.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line stuffs the takedown attempt from Felix. Felix gets slowly back to his feet.
Line takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Line misses the target.
A jab from Line does it's job there.
Nice sprawl there from Line as Felix shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tevin Felix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Felix tries to score a power double leg takedown but Line sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Felix somewhat.
Felix fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Line avoids it really well and circles away.
Felix avoids the body shot from Line.
Felix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Line.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Felix. #T2#
Felix tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Line swivels and escapes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
Line throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Line scores with a nice head shot.
Felix is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Line misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Line misses.
Felix shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Line tried to score with a low kick but Felix checks it.
Felix is looking to clinch. #TD#
Line gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Felix to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Felix is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Felix looking to sit in guard and control but Line gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Felix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Line is aware though and is defending well.
Line slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Felix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Line works his way into side control.
Felix manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Felix looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB2#
Line is working for a kimura but Felix is defending it quite comfortably.
Line wants to free his trapped foot but Felix is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Line is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Felix sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Line not doing much here.
Tevin Felix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Line wants to lay and pray for a moment but Felix keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustav Line comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Line has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Line!

Gustav Line tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: ALPHA-1: Clash Of Champions     
Date:   May 01, 2021
#R1##CL#
Line gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Line misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leifsson works on Line's body with a couple of short punches.
Line swings wildly with an uppercut but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Line pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Leifsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Line darts in and clinches Leifsson up against the cage.
Leifsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Line is trying to force a seperation but Leifsson has the dominant position.
Line pushes Leifsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Leifsson on the inside.
Line misses with some punches.
Line lands a body punch.
Leifsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Line struggles to land a body shot inside as Leifsson controls his hands.
Leifsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leifsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Line.
A body shot lands from Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Leifsson.
Leifsson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Leifsson works on Line's body with a couple of short punches.
Line tries to work over Leifsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Line lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Line tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Line misses with some punches.
Line working hard to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Leifsson as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Line breaks the clinch.
Leifsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Line throws a big shot that misses.
Leifsson misses with a head kick.
Line throws a quick counter kick to the body but Leifsson avoids it.
Leifsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Line.
Line seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Leifsson throws a head kick that half lands. #CL#
Leifsson tries to keep at a distance but Line has taken the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Line.
A nice right hand lands inside from Line.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leifsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leifsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leifsson prevents Line from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Line misses with the head strike.
Leifsson blocks an uppercut.
Leifsson working aggressively here.
Leifsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Line scores with a shot to the side of Leifsson's head.
Line misses with a punch to the body.
Leifsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Leifsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leifsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leifsson lands with a right to the head.
Leifsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leifsson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Line walks away with a smile on his face. Leifsson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Leifsson throws a sloppy head kick and Line moves out of range easily.
Line lands a jab to the nose.
Line takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Line lands the left hand.
Line throws a lazy head kick
and Leifsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Line clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Line escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Line throws out a loose jab but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Line throws a sloppy head kick and Leifsson moves out of range easily.
Line defending well as Leifsson loads up on a big left hand.
Line walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Leifsson clinches.
Line throws a punch but it's blocked by Leifsson.
Leifsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Good body shot from Line.
Leifsson jumps guard but Line turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Leifsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Line tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leifsson smiles and moves away.
Leifsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Line with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Line misses.
Line misses with a left hand
and Line takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4#
Line walks forward, straight into a front kick from Leifsson.
Line throws a low kick but Leifsson moves out of range easily.
Line swings for the body but Leifsson moves out of range.
Line catches Leifsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Leifsson misses with a head kick.
Line tries to move into range but Leifsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Line misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leifsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Line gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Leifsson tries to throw a body punch but Line avoids it by throwing Leifsson back against the cage.
Line scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leifsson blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leifsson pushes Line back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Line struggles to land a body shot inside as Leifsson controls his hands.
Line struggles to land a body shot inside as Leifsson controls his hands.
Leifsson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Line seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Leifsson can turn it around.
A frustrated look appears on Line's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Leifsson lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD2#
Leifsson gets control of Line's arms and successfully pulls guard. Leifsson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Skjoldr Leifsson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Line throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Line.
Leifsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Line tries to pull guard but Leifsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Line drops back down to his feet.
Leifsson working aggressively here.
Line swings wildly with an uppercut but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leifsson misses with some punches.
Skjoldr Leifsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leifsson blocks an uppercut.
Leifsson lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Leifsson.
Leifsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Line tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leifsson's elbow. #TD#
Line pulls guard successfully.
Leifsson looking to pass the guard.
Line keeping moving, preventing Leifsson from controlling successfully. #T1#
Leifsson forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Leifsson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Line could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Leifsson has cracked it and Line is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Leifsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Skjoldr Leifsson!
Skjoldr Leifsson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: SMASH: Dionsy vs Archer     
Date:   Mar 20, 2021
#R1#
Line buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Line blocks a low kick nicely.
Line has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Line ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kluba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kluba throws a push kick but Line slaps the foot to one side.
Line paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kluba moves away from the strike by Line.
It looked like Kluba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Line pushes Kluba away with a front kick.
Kluba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Line looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba misses with a low kick.
Good shot there by Line.#CUT2#It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Line swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kluba is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kluba avoids the head kick by Line. #T1#
Kluba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Line changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kluba drops his hands momentarily and Line takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Line closes the distance and clinches.
Kluba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Line misses with some punches.
Line fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kluba.
Kluba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kluba blocks a body shot from Line.
Line jumps guard but Kluba turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Line tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Line blocks an uppercut.
Line lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Line swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Line ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Line no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Kluba avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Kluba wants to pass the guard but Line is keeping the position.
Line looking to control. #SUB2#
Line is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Line wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kluba is now in half guard.
Line has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kluba is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Kluba moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Line.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Line tries to buck Kluba off but Kluba is having none of it.
Line is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kluba is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
We've been hearing that Kluba has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Line regains half guard.
Line is looking to get back to full guard here but Kluba has managed to pass to side control instead.
Line tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kluba presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Line is desperately trying to improve his position but Kluba has a good base and remains in mount.
Kluba controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Line really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kluba controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Line is looking to get to half guard.
Line keeps trying to improve his position.
Line is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Line dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kluba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Line stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kluba.
Line has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kluba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Line.
Kluba was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Line lands a head kick. Kluba smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Line lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kluba throws a lazy uppercut
and Line counters with a nice uppercut.
Kluba tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Line is able to avoid easily.
Line throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kluba is looking to counter punch.
Line lands with a hook. Kluba tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kluba throws a half hearted mid kick.
Line scores with a kick to the body. #T1#
Line checks the leg kick nicely there.
Line moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Line tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kluba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kluba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Line throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gustav Line seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kluba moves out of range of the strikes.
Kluba looks for the body kick but Line saw that one coming.
Line tries to clinch but Kluba moves out of range.
Kluba is looking to counter punch.
Kluba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Line. Line obviously looking to wear him down.
Kluba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Line lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kluba doesn't seem phased though.
Line fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kluba wants to slow Line down by chopping away at his legs.
Line checks a low kick from Kluba.
Line tries to clinch up.
Kluba tries to land a body kick
and Line counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kluba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Line checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kluba lands a glancing blow to the side of Line's head.
Line tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kluba paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Line has closed the distance and engaged Kluba in a clinch.
Kluba blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Line jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kluba walks away with a smile on his face. Line gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kluba tries to land a leg kick but Line saw it coming and moves away.
Kluba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kluba moves out of range as Line throws a body kick.
Line misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Line misses with a straight left.
Line scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kluba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Line.
Kluba connects with a body shot that sends Line's belly button to the back.
Gustav Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Line tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kluba feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kluba misses the shot to the body.
Line fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Line walks into a left hand.
Line bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kluba's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Line tries to clinch but Kluba moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Line.
Line misses with an attempted mid kick.
Line throws an off balance right hand
and Kluba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good exchange - Line coming out on top.
Line looks to land a right hand but Kluba moved out of range.
Kluba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kluba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Line tries to clinch up.
It looked like Kluba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Line showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Line throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kluba counter with a right hand.
Kluba misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Line.
Kluba looks to score with a jab to the body but Line is just out of range.
Line explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Line misses with an uppercut.
Line lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Line throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Line moves into range and clinches up with Kluba.#TD2#
Line successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Line looking for subs off his back but Kluba has passed one foot through into half guard.
Line wants to control the action here but instead Kluba manages to pass to full mount! #T1#
Kluba can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Line is looking to escape.
Kluba controlling the pace for now.
Line really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kluba trying to control but Line is having none of it.
Kluba tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kluba avoids the attempt from Line to control.
Kluba takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Line is in all sorts of trouble here.
Line wants to control but Kluba is having none of it.#T3#
Line tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Line regains half guard.
Line is looking for a sweep. Kluba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kluba content to control rather than advance.
Line is trying to control but can't.
Sebastian Kluba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kluba with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sebastian Kluba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Line tries to roll over but Kluba keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kluba moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Line.
Line tries to buck Kluba off but Kluba is having none of it.
Kluba has control of an arm but Line manages to advance to Kluba's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kluba preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Line.
Kluba can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gustav Line.
I've got Line winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Line!

A very excited looking Gustav Line rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: SMASH: Nekele vs Knox     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
Line stuns McDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDonald on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Line. Line obviously looking to wear him down.
Line has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Line.
McDonald throws a counter combo.
McDonald connects with a leg kick.
Line tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McDonald is able to avoid easily.
A nice side step and McDonald releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Line chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Line connects with a single shot there.
Line misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - McDonald finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from McDonald misses.
McDonald dives in for a single leg takedown but Line sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Line misses its target.
Line connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Line jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Line. Those never looked like landing.
Line fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gustav Line is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Line cracks McDonald with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Line is looking to chop away at McDonald's legs.
Line rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald throws a solid leg kick but Line takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDonald.
We've been informed that McDonald has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Line lands a jab to the nose.
McDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Line misses the body punch
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald tries a low kick but Line avoids it.
Line lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Line throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Line backs off McDonald throws a huge counter combo but Line manages to avoid it all.
Line throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Line swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald is looking for the big counter here.
Line throws a nice outside leg kick.
Line throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Line is looking to wear down McDonald with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A shot to the body from Line misses
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.
Line tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonald throws out a counter right but Line avoids it with no problem.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Line.
Line shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McDonald takes one on the button.#CL#
Line moves into range and clinches up with McDonald.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Line has him pressed against the cage.
Line tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
McDonald working hard to break the clinch.
Line softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Line's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Line pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Line swings widly with a right hand
and McDonald counters with a nice body shot.
Line with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Line forces McDonald back against the cage and clinches.
McDonald tries to circle away but Line has him pinned against the cage.
McDonald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Line has him pressed against the cage.
Line lands with a right to the head.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Line.
Line throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
Line misses with a hook from the clinch.
Line keeps control of McDonald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4##BC2#
McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDonald misses with a looping left.
Line is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Line takes the fight into the clinch.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Line lands with a short shot to the head.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald tries to break free but Line pushes him back against the cage.
Line working aggressively here. #BC#
Line escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Line throws a leg kick #TD2#
and McDonald counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Line makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Line.
McDonald pushes down on Line's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Line is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Line dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Line misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald throws a counter combo.
Line throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald throws a counter combo.
McDonald walks into a left hand. #CL#
Line closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McDonald has Line pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Line manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McDonald is working for takedown but Line is calmly controlling the position for now.
McDonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Line lands an uppercut.#BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Line buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Line backs off McDonald throws a huge counter combo but Line manages to avoid it all.
Line throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot by Line.
Line wants to clinch but McDonald slips to the side
and McDonald counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
McDonald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Line throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Line moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Line moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Line is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
Line avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald works over Line's head and body with a nice combination.
Line buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Line throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
McDonald is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
Line misses with a looping right.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Line cracks McDonald with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDonald does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Line scores with a sloppy right hand. McDonald should have avoided that one.
Line just misses with a punch to the body.
Line lands with a shot to the body.
McDonald avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McDonald feints the counter takedown.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Line swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Line.
Gustav Line is winning the standup battle so far.
Line slips a jab and a cross from McDonald. #T3#
Line with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDonald misses with a wild combination.
Line throws out a powerful jab.
Line looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
Line with a hook.
McDonald moves out of range as Line strikes.
McDonald is looking for the big counter here.
Line throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald checks a leg kick.
McDonald with the counter takedown but Line avoids it easily.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt
letting McDonald counter with a right hand. #T4#
Line misses with a low kick.
Line fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonald on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Line throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick from McDonald misses.
Line looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McDonald walks into a straight right hand from Line.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Line.
Line tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald thinks about the counter body kick.
Line scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Line darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McDonald moves out of range of the leg kick from Line.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Line dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Line moves into the clinch.
McDonald is trying to push Line away but Line has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald misses with a knee to the head.
Line keeps control of McDonald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Line.
Line swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Line.#BC#
Line breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDonald defending well as Line loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Line throws a leg kick which misses McDonald's front leg but catches the back leg as McDonald tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Line.
McDonald with the inside leg kick. #T1#
That kick from Line tenderised McDonald's leg. McDonald is trying to keep his angry face on.
David McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Line avoids them all with ease.
A head kick by Line misses
and McDonald counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Line darts in and clinches McDonald up against the cage.
Line throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
Line lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
McDonald tries to circle away but Line has him pinned against the cage.
McDonald avoids the elbow strike from Line, against the cage.
Gustav Line has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McDonald misses with the head strike. #BC#
Line breaks the clinch.
Line looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Line moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Line with a nice calf kick.
Line connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Line pushes McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Line. #BC#
Line manages to break the clinch.
McDonald slips a straight right by Line.
McDonald throws a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
Line throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Line there.
Nice cross by Line.
McDonald tries to bum rush Line with a series of wild strikes but Line uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
David McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
McDonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Line misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
Line fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Line lands a nice shot that snaps McDonald's head back. #ROC#McDonald is rocked!
Decent striking displayed by Line there.
McDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Line finish him?
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Line! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gustav Line!
Gustav Line decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: SMASH: Granger vs Orochi     
Date:   Jan 09, 2021
#R1#
Dick staying out of range there.
Dick dives in for a single leg takedown but Line sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dick is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dick jumps guard but Line turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dick tries for a takedown but Line manages to get underhooks.
Dick takes a shot to the head.
Dick wants to break the clinch but can't.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Line.
Dick jumps guard but Line turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dick tries to throw a body punch but Line avoids it by throwing Dick back against the cage.
Line throws a punch but it's blocked by Dick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Line.
Line fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Line misses with a short punch on the inside.
Line misses with the head strike.
Line throws a punch but it's blocked by Dick. #T1#
Dick blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Dick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Line fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Line attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dick ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Dick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Line.
Line walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dick checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #KD2#
Line lands a big head kick that sends Dick tumbling to the mat! Line takes a step backwards and waves Dick back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Dick is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Rick Dick has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dick tries to score a power double leg takedown but Line sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dick somewhat.
Oh Dick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dick fails with a takedown attempt.
Dick seems to have got his legs back now.
Dick fails to land the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.#T2#
Line throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dick changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Line throws a nice looking combination but Dick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Dick closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Line's guard.
Dick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dick lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dick throws a big elbow that misses.
Dick wants to control from the top but Line keeps moving.
Dick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Line working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Line looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Dick trying to control but Line is working from the bottom.
Dick preventing the sweep.
Dick lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dick distracts Line with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dick won't allow Line to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Dick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Line has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dick has managed to get both his arms back between Line's legs - danger averted.
Line is trying to keep Dick in close.
Dick 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.
Dick sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dick connects with a couple of short punches.
Line tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Line is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Line keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Line throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dick uses it to pass to side control.
Dick lands an elbow.
Dick scoring with punches from side control.
Dick controlling the position from side mount.
Line tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dick presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Dick raining down shots from the mount!#SUB#
Dick looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
A nice elbow there by Dick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Line dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Dick's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Line throws a lazy right hand but Dick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Line clinches up with Dick and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Line creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Dick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Line misses with a hook.
Line with the inside leg kick.
Line has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Line misses the shot to the body.
Gustav Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Line throws a sloppy head kick and Dick moves out of range easily.
Good shot there by Line.
Gustav Line seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Line rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Line misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dick shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Line manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Line has his foot on Dick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dick works his way back into a safe position though.
Line is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Line has his foot on Dick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dick works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Dick controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dick's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Line controls Dick momentarily but Dick frees himself.
Dick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Line keeping moving, preventing Dick from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Line has his foot on Dick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dick works his way back into a safe position though.
Dick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dick slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Line working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Line wants to sweep here but Dick controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Line working a defensive guard here.
Dick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dick controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Line had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dick defends it easily.
Dick wants to control from the top but Line keeps moving.
Dick content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Line is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Line looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Line is still trying to improve position.
Line is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dick wants to control from the top but Line keeps moving.
Dick won't allow Line to sweep him here.
Dick with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Line has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Line looking for a sweep. Not yet Line, not yet. #SUB2#
Line is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Line is looking for a triangle but Dick pushes his legs off easily.
Dick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Dick lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dick chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Line is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Line thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Line trying to control but Dick is working from the bottom.
Line passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dick is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Line looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Line tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Line has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gustav Line will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rick Dick's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dick lands a jab to the head.
Line just misses with a punch to the body.
Dick shoots in but no luck this time.
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dick.
A jab from Line misses.
Line goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Line misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dick drops down looking for a counter takedown but Line sprawls and moves away.
Line throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Dick counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dick lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Line trying to control but Dick postures up.
Dick landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dick scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Dick drops an elbow to the side of Line's head. #SUB#
Dick is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Dick is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Line is just riding it out for now. Dick eventually gives up the hold.
Dick is trying to control. Line wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dick working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Line is pressing down on Dick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Line looking for a sweep. Not yet Line, not yet.
Dick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Line works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Line is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rick Dick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dick trying to control the position from guard on top but Line is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Line has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dick has managed to get both his arms back between Line's legs - danger averted.
Line not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dick is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Line tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dick stands up over Line, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Line looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Line looking for a guillotine here but Dick defends easily.
Dick wants to control from the top but Line keeps moving.
Line wants to sweep here but Dick controlling him for the moment.
Rick Dick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dick postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Line misses with a looping right.
Line misses with a straight left.
Line takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Line misses the jab.
Dick appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Dick scores with a takedown into Line's guard.
Line takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Dick trying to control but Line is working from the bottom.
Line trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Line has his foot on Dick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dick works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Line had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dick defends it easily.
Dick works over Line with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Line looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dick is one step ahead there.
Line has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Dick showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Line has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Line!

Gustav Line spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Leal     
Date:   Dec 05, 2020
#R1#
Line throws a good cross that connects.
Dick is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dick jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dick misses with an uppercut. Line saw that one coming.
Line throws a combination that misses
and Dick counters with a stiff right hand.
Dick shoots in and drives through. Line sprawls well.
Line throwing a counter right hand but Dick manages to avoid it.
A cross from Line lands.#CUT#It looks like Rick Dick has been cut.
Line misses with a right hand
and Dick counters with a straight right hand.
Line connects with the punch.
Dick throws a predictable looking body shot
and Line counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Dick is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dick slips under a jab from Line.
Dick is still on wobbly legs! Can Line finish him?
Rick Dick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Line throws a body shot but no joy.
Dick seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Line slips a straight right by Dick.
Line pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dick fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Line. No joy for Dick on that attempt.
Gustav Line has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Dick.#TD2#
Dick fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Line to the ground. Dick is now in Line's guard.
Line avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Line working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dick.
Dick trying to control but Line is working from the bottom.
Dick throwing strikes from guard but Line blocks nicely.
Dick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Dick chips away with some ground and pound.
Line looking to control.
Line wants to sweep but no luck.
Dick landing with the ground and pound.
Dick throws an elbow that misses. Line uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dick's guard. Nice move by Line!

Dick wants to sweep here but Line controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Dick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dick looking for a sweep. Not yet Dick, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Dick wants to improve his position but instead Line has moved into half guard.
Line has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dick sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dick wants to sweep here but Line controlling him for the moment.
Dick is trying to keep Line in close. #T4#
Line's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Dick has an active guard here but Line has managed to pass into half guard.
Line prevents Dick from improving his position.
Dick regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dick wants to sweep but no luck.
Line controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU#
Line stands up from Dick's guard - Line perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rick Dick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rick Dick's cut.
That's time! Line's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Dick.
Line bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dick shoots in looking for a takedown. Line tries to sprawl out of it but Dick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Line manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line throws a lazy head kick
and Dick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Line takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Line lunges at Dick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dick's hand.
Sloppy strikes from Line. Those never looked like landing.
Line tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Dick gets a double leg takedown into Line's guard.#SUB#
Line escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Line not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dick trying to control but Line is working from the bottom. #T2#
Dick throws an elbow that misses. Line uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dick's guard. Nice move by Line!

Dick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dick keeping moving, preventing Line from controlling successfully.
Dick trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Dick is looking for a triangle but Line pushes his legs off easily.
Line is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Line trying to control but Dick is working from the bottom.
Dick has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Line has passed into side control.
Line happy to just control the position for now.
You can see the frustration on Dick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dick is trying to improve his position.
Dick is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Line working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Line controlling the position from side mount.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Line but Line pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gustav Line will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rick Dick's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dick shoots in but no luck this time.
Dick looks to land a left hand but Line moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Line tries to sprawl but Dick drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dick trying to control the action but Line is working from the bottom.
Dick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dick lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Line looking for submissions off his back.
Line is not content to let Dick control the position.
Dick perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Line wants to control but Dick is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dick working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dick scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dick lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dick prevents Line from improving his position.
Line is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Dick working the head and body with strikes.
Line regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dick.
Dick content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Line avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dick wants to pass the guard but Line is keeping the position.#SUB#
Line working for a triangle but Dick defends it easily.
Dick is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Line preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dick trying to control but Line is working from the bottom.
Dick throws a big elbow that misses.
Line looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dick is one step ahead there.
Dick engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dick is in close to Line's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dick connects with a couple of short punches.
Dick is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Line keeping moving, preventing Dick from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Line is on top in guard.

Line won't allow Dick to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dick has his foot on Line's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Line works his way back into a safe position though.
Line postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Dick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dick has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Sanchez 2     
Date:   Oct 17, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Line misses with an uppercut. Under The Sea saw that one coming.
Line misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Under The Sea tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Under The Sea moves out of range of the strikes.
Under The Sea drops down looking for a counter takedown but Line sprawls and moves away.
Line misses with a head kick.
Line looks to land a left hand but Under The Sea moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Line misses with a right hand
and Under The Sea counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Line's corner calls for a 1-2. Line obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Under The Sea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Line misses with a looping right.
Under The Sea attempts a counter takedown but Line avoids it well and moves away.
Line tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Under The Sea wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Line lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Line.
Line scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Line pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Line connects with a body shot that sends Under The Sea's belly button to the back.
Line goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Line misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Under The Sea on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Line swings widly with a right hand
and Under The Sea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Line tries to bum rush Under The Sea with a series of wild strikes but Under The Sea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Line has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T3#
No joy there for Line, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Under The Sea gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Line moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Line.
Under The Sea half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Line misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Under The Sea misses its target.#T4#
A big left from Line misses.
Line throws a head kick but Under The Sea moves out of range.
Under The Sea half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Line might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Line jabs Under The Sea right on the nose. Under The Sea blinks but takes it well.
Under The Sea ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Under The Sea tries to counter with a takedown but Line is quick to defend against it.
Under The Sea takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Under The Sea gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Line gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Line!
After the fight, Gustav Line was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 16, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Line.
Line lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silva backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Patricio Silva has been cut.
Line throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Line tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Line comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gustav Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Line lands with a nice body punch.
Silva takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Line lands a hook that stumbles Silva back into the cage. Line follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Silva to the canvas! Line pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Silva has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gustav Line!
After the fight, Gustav Line was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: ICS 53     
Date:   Aug 30, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Line thows a leg kick but Aokison checks it #TD2#
so Aokison counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aokison won't allow Line to sweep him here. #SUB#
Line working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Aokison has passed into half guard!
Well, if Aokison is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Line looking for submissions off his back.
Aokison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Line keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line has hold of Aokison's hands but Aokison slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Line makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Line.#SUB#
Line working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Aokison has passed into half guard! #T1#
Aokison lands strikes from half guard.
Aokison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aokison slips a nice elbow through Line's hands, connecting with Line's forehead.
Aokison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Line keeps working.
Line manages to get to full guard.
Aokison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aokison looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Line looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aokison is one step ahead there. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Line looking to control.
Line has momentary wrist control but Aokison slips an elbow through the middle.
Aokison sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aokison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aokison cracks Line with a solid left hand.
Aokison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aokison content to stall in guard here.
Aokison lands a couple of elbows.
Line is looking to sweep but instead, Aokison has passed into half guard.
Line moves into full guard. #T3#
Aokison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Line's head.#SUB#
Line working for a triangle but Aokison defends it easily.
Line keeping moving, preventing Aokison from controlling successfully.
Line bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aokison's guard. #REVR#
Line controlling from the top position.
Aokison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Line might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Aokison is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4##SUB2#
Line avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Line from controlling successfully.
Line postures up.
We've been informed that Aokison has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Line trying to control but Aokison is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Line works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Aokison dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Line misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Aokison counters with a takedown into side control.
Line is looking to get back to his feet here but Aokison is keeping cool and he's managed to take Line's back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Aokison. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Aokison is landing with strikes from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aokison has Line flattened out and is raining down punches.
I really don't envy Line right now.
Will Aokison go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Line is really stuck here.
Line is working hard here to advance position.
Line is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Line is looking for a sweep. Aokison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Aokison slips a nice elbow through Line's hands, connecting with Line's forehead.
Aokison prevents Line from improving his position.
Aokison is thwarting Line's attempts to control the position.
Aokison takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aokison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Line does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aokison might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Line haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Line moves into full guard. #SUB#
Line looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Line has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Aokison is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Line.
Line is looking to regain half guard here but Aokison keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Aokison landing strikes.
Line tries to improve position but can't.
Aokison lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2#
Aokison tries for a kimura but Line is defending well.
Aokison is putting a hurting on Line here, landing some big shots from side control.
Line is not content to let Aokison control the position.
Line is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Aokison scoring with punches and elbows.
Ryu Aokison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aokison gets to mount! Line was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Aokison lands a big elbow.
Aokison landing strikes from the mount.
Aokison tries to control but Line wriggling away.
Line is looking to improve his position but Aokison isn't that keen on the idea.
Line taking shots to the head. #T4#
Aokison lands a big elbow.
Aokison landing shots from mount.
Line is working to get back to half guard.
Line is bucking up trying to escape but Aokison cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aokison with good strikes from the mount here!
Line taking shots to the head.
Line is desperately trying to improve his position but Aokison has a good base and remains in mount.
Line is in a horrible position here. Aokison smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Aokison controlling from mount.
Aokison lands a couple of good shots and Line has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Aokison is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Aokison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Line misses with a two punch combination.
Line misses the shot to the body.
Line throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aokison.
A jab from Line misses.
Aokison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Line appears to be looking for a big counter.
Line takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Line takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Line throws a jab when Aokison was well out of range.
Aokison changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gustav Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aokison thuds his right hand into Line's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aokison.
Line scores with a jab. Aokison acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice body punch from Line.
Aokison dives in and grabs Line's left leg, looking for a takedown. Line pushes down on Aokison's head and hops out.
Line throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aokison. #T1#
Line pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Line misses #TD2#
and Aokison counters with a takedown into side control.
Aokison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Line keeps working.
Aokison in the domination position with Line hanging on.
Line tries to improve position but can't.
Aokison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aokison lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Line is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Aokison is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Line has escaped the position, nice work there.
Line is trying to escape the position but Aokison is controlling the position.
Gustav Line has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Line is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Aokison taking a breather here.
Line struggling a bit here.
Aokison is chipping away with strikes.
Line tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Line is working to avoid the ground and pound but Aokison connects with a decent elbow.
Aokison working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aokison scores with punches from side control.
Line is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Aokison controlling the position.
Aokison wants to control but Line is keeping him busy.
Line gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Aokison is working for a kimura but Line is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Aokison seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Line works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Line working for a triangle but Aokison defends it easily.
Aokison won't allow Line to sweep him here.
Aokison controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aokison is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ryu Aokison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Line is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Aokison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Line has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aokison has managed to get both his arms back between Line's legs - danger averted.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Aokison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aokison winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Aokison!

After the big win, Ryu Aokison made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pit Bull Development and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: ICS 46     
Date:   Jul 26, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Line throws a hook but Alexius blocks it.
Alexius seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alexius digs a good body shot into Line's ribs.
Alexius throws a shot to the body.
Alexius throws a solid leg kick but Line takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alexius.
Sloppy strikes from Alexius. Those never looked like landing.
Alexius blocks a jab.
Line is looking to clinch but Alexius is avoiding it.
Line missing with a left hand there. Alexius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Line staying out of range there.
Line is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Line lands a lovely overhand right.
Line takes a swing at Alexius's ribcage but misses.
Alexius misses with a body kick.#CL#
Alexius fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Line, pushing him back against the cage.
Line pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alexius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Alexius.
Alexius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alexius working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Line manages to break the clinch. #T1##TD#
Alexius shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Alexius throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Line escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alexius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Line escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alexius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alexius stays in close to Line's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Line has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Alexius is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Line.
Alexius controlling from side mount. #T2#
Line is not content to let Alexius control the position.
Alexius is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Line is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alexius's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Line is looking to escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Alexius's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Line is staying active underneath Alexius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Line wants to control but Alexius is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alexius sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Alexius landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Line looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Line is looking to improve his position.
Alexius controlling the action here.
Alexius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Line does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Line tries to get to full guard but Alexius has control of the leg.
Line keeps trying to improve his position.
Alexius wants to control but Line is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alexius just misses with a punch to the body.
Line lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alexius circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Alexius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Line lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alexius throws a looping overhand right but Line ducks down to avoid it.
Line just misses with a punch to the body.
Line missing with a left hand there. Alexius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alexius throws a big counter combination but Line scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alexius throws the left hand but Line avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Alexius gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alexius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexius gets through Line's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bessarion Alexius dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Alexius tests Line's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alexius misses with a looping right.
Line throws out a counter right but Alexius avoids it with no problem.
Line uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alexius.
Line misses with an uppercut. Alexius saw that one coming.
Alexius smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Line takes a swing at Alexius's ribcage but misses.
Alexius misses with a kick to the body.
Line wants to clinch up but Alexius keeps it at a distance.
Line is looking to clinch but Alexius is avoiding it.
Line is looking to clinch but Alexius is avoiding it.
Line throws a low kick but Alexius moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexius misses the target.
Alexius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Line can do to turn this around?
Alexius shoots in for a takedown but Line shows good takedown defense.
Bessarion Alexius is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexius throws a nice looking combination but Line bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alexius throws a wild body kick that Line sees coming a mile off.
Alexius is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gustav Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Line rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Line has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Line lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Alexius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Line lands with a right to the head.
Alexius tries for a takedown but Line manages to get underhooks.
Alexius lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Line breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Line misses the jab.
Alexius wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Line stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alexius lands a body shot.
Alexius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexius takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexius. Line does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick from Alexius, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alexius swings for the body but Line moves out of range.
Line swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alexius lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Line misses with a looping right.#TD#
Alexius scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alexius scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Line tries to improve position but can't.
Line gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Line tries to get to full guard but Alexius has control of the leg.
Alexius not doing much here.
Line is trying to control but can't.
Line manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexius looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Alexius trying to control but Line is working from the bottom.
Alexius preventing the sweep.
Alexius passes into half guard.
Line wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Line actively working from the bottom here.
Alexius stalling. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Alexius escapes and gets back to his feet.
Line misses with a low kick.
Alexius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Line in his tracks.
Line takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alexius scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Alexius feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Line pushes Alexius off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gustav Line is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Line looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Line throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexius.
Alexius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bessarion Alexius dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Alexius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Line sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Alexius.
Line swinging wildly here.
Line scoring well with a low kick there.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexius.
Alexius fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Line avoids it really well and circles away.
Line misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alexius throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Line cracks Alexius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Line tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Line sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alexius feints a jab promting Line to slip. Alexius then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Line slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1##CL2#
Line clinches with his opponent.
Line misses with some punches.
Alexius lands with a light punch inside.
Alexius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Line has a couple of punches blocked by Alexius.
Bessarion Alexius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alexius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Line backwards.
A short uppercut from Alexius. #BC2#
Line breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Line avoids the body shot from Alexius.
Alexius on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alexius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alexius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alexius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Line manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Line raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Line misses.
Line moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Line connects with a right hand. Alexius shakes it off.
Gustav Line has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Line throws a leg kick but Alexius checks it.
Alexius looks to land a body kick but Line moved away.
Alexius lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Line listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alexius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Line lands with a hook. Alexius tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alexius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Line.
Line slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice shot by Alexius.
Line lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Line is looking to clinch.
Line stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Line wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Line instigates a clinch.
Alexius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Alexius looking to stall.
Alexius misses with the head strike. #T3##BC2#
Line breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Line walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alexius.
A combination from Line does no damage.
Alexius wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Alexius misses with a double jab.
Line throws a body shot but no joy.
As Line backs away, Alexius returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Line misses with a low kick as Alexius jumps back.
Alexius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Line.
Alexius fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bessarion Alexius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexius lands a nice looking body shot.
Line thows a left - swing and a miss!
Line throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alexius connects with an inside leg kick.
Line pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alexius seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Line with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Line throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Line misses the shot to the body.
Alexius moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexius works the jab nicely.
Alexius thuds a left hand into Line's body.
Alexius moves out of range of the strikes.
Alexius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexius's jab looks to have found its range, popping Line under the eye.
Jab, jab by Alexius - just one landing.
Alexius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bessarion Alexius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alexius blocks a jab.
Line takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Line misses with a lunging right hand
and Alexius counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Line throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bessarion Alexius.
Well Alexius has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bessarion Alexius!

A less than humble Bessarion Alexius misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 04, 2020
#R1#
Line throws a series of punches but Page moves out of range.
Page wants to clinch.
Line swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch but Line swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Line - that will leave a mark! #CL2#
Page moves into the clinch.
Page is pushing Line up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Line lands with a left to the head.
Page throws a punch but it's blocked by Line.
Page tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line misses with the head strike.
Line wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Line lands with a left to the head.
Page throws an elbow that misses.
Line working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Page. #T1#
Line blocking some punches.
Line fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Line pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Page tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Line has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Line tries to land a leg kick but Page saw it coming and moves away.
Page doesn't manage to clinch there - Line circles away.
Line lands with a hook. Page tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Line. Page shrugs it off though.
Page is looking to clinch but Line is avoiding it.
Page takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Page moves away from the strike by Line.
Page tries to clinch there but Line circles away. #CL2#
Page takes the fight into the clinch.
Page slows down the pace here.
Page blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Line.
Page blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Page taking a breather.
Line throws a punch but it's blocked by Page.
Page lands a right hand that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Page breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Page clinches with his opponent.
Page scores with a shoulder strike.
Page working aggressively here.
Line blocking some punches.
Page tries to land knees in the clinch but Line avoids the damage to the body.
Page tries to land knees in the clinch but Line avoids the damage to the body.
Page softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Line lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Line manages to break the clinch.
Page displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Line throws out the jab.
Good exchange - Line coming out on top.#CL2#
Page has managed to clinch. #T3##BC#
Line manages to break the clinch.
Page is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Line throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Page counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Line throws a body kick that misses.
Line throws a sloppy head kick
and Page counters with a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Line coming out on top.
Line misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Page drives through and clinches with Line against the cage.
Line lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Page.
Line swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Line throws a punch but it's blocked by Page.
A nice right hand lands inside from Page.
Page tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Page's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Page has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Page looks to clinch
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
Line cracks Page with a good jab.
Line plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Page closes the distance and clinches.
Page misses with an elbow strike.
Line throws a head punch that misses.
Page throws a punch but it's blocked by Line.
Page is trying to stall.
Line lands with a short shot to the head.
Line is trying to pull guard but Page turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Line misses with some punches.
Line jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Page walks away with a smile on his face. Line gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Line. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Line swings for the body but Page moves out of range.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Line paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Line looks to land a right hand but Page moved out of range.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch up but Line swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Line dominated that round.
That's time! Line's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Line connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gustav Line is winning the standup battle so far.
Line scores with a hook to the body. Page takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Page moves into range and clinches up with Line.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Page.
Page blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Line's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Line has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Page uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Line. #CL2#
Page gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Page takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Page pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Page has closed the distance and engaged Line in a clinch.
Line tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Line breaks from the clinch.
Line connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Line.#CL2#
Page fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Line, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Page pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Page clinches. #T1##BC#
Line breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Line tests Page's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Page tries to clinch
letting Line counter with a right hand.
Line lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Line doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Page wants to clinch up but Line keeps it at a distance.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch up but Line swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Line throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Page tries to clinch there but Line circles away.
A combination from Line does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Page looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Line misses with a head kick.
Line ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Page moves away.
Line pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Line throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Page counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Page tries to close the distance and clinch but Line swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Page avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Line fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Page.
A slow jab from Line misses its intended target.
Page tries to clinch but Line moves away
and Line counters with a nice uppercut.
Line shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Page eats them both and turns towards Line to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Line throws a nice outside leg kick.
Page tries to clinch up.
Donk. Line catches Page right on the button with a cross.
Line throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Line lands the left hand.
Line throws a lazy uppercut
and Page counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Page chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Line can pounce on him.
Line scores with a nice body kick.
Page wants to clinch.#T3##CL2#
Page instigates a clinch. #BC#
Line breaks from the clinch.
Page defending well as Line loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Line.
Line moves out of range of the strikes.
Page fails with an attempt to clinch.
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Page.
Page lands a nice shot that snaps Line's head back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Line.
Nice defenses there by Page.
Line keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Page tries to close the distance and clinch but Line swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gustav Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Page moves in looking to clinch but Line pushes him off.
Line is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Page can do to turn this around?
Line cracks Page with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Page moves into the clinch.
Page struggles to land a body shot inside as Line controls his hands. #BC#
Line breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Page.
Page tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Line manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Line blocks a head kick by Page.
Line misses with a hook
and Page counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Page on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Line.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Line moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Line.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Line.#CL2#
Line tries to keep at a distance but Page has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Line dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Line misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Page tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Page is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Line throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Page blocks a head kick by Line.
Line misses with a series of wild punches.
Page swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Page crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Line - the referee stops the clock and Page gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Line. Page manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch but Line swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Line scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch up but Line swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Line misses.
Page moves in looking to clinch but Line pushes him off.
Line rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Page counters with a right hand to the body.
Page has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Line.#T1#
Page tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Line manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Page blocks a jab.
Line misses with an uppercut
and Page counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Line. #CL2#
Page takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Line's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Page is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Line uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Page.#CL2#
Page takes the fight into the clinch.
Page is leaning against Line and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Page - that landed with a thud.
Page gets through Line's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Page lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Line. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Page's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Page has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Line circles away from the clinch attempt.
Page swinging wildly here.
Line thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Page if he has to take too many more of those. #CL2#
Page instigates a clinch.
Page misses with a punch to the body.
Line scores with a shoulder strike.
Line misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Page.
Line lands with a right to the head.
Line blocks a body shot from Page.
Page tries to throw a body punch but Line avoids it by throwing Page back against the cage.
Line avoids a wild elbow strike from Page.#BC2#
Page's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Line throws the kick towards the body but Page avoids it.#T3#
Line connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Line misses with a lunging right hand
and Page counters with a stiff right hand.
Page is looking to clinch but Line is avoiding it.
Line swats away the attempt to clinch by Page.
Page wants to clinch.
Line throws a body shot but no joy.
Page avoids the body shot from Line.
Page wants to clinch.
Line jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Page tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Line paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Page tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Line throws a body shot but no joy.
Page tries to clinch but Line moves out of range.
Line throws a half hearted mid kick.
Page takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Line paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Line scores with a nice body kick.
Venom Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Page.
Page tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Line manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Line thuds a left hand into Page's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Line throws a poor cross that misses
and Page counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Line finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustav Line showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Line, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Line!

Gustav Line spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 16, 2020
#R1#
Page uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Line.
A little jabbing left from Page on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Line tries to bum rush Page with a series of wild strikes but Page uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Page moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Page breaks the clinch.
Line scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Page tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Line.
Line thows a body kick. Page tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Line lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Page ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Page throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Line stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Line gets tackled into the cage by Page. Page maintains the clinch.
Page stalling. #BC#
Line breaks from the clinch.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch but Line swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Line scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Page is looking to clinch but Line is avoiding it.
Line circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Page moves out of range of the strikes.
Line misses with an uppercut. Page saw that one coming.
Page fails with an attempt to clinch.
Line walks into a stiff left hand from Page.
Nice uppercut there from Line.
Line throws a right hand that misses
letting Page counter with a right hand.
Line thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Page if he has to take too many more of those.
Page blocks the body kick.
Line looks to throw a body kick
and Page counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Line.
Line misses with an uppercut. Page saw that one coming.
Line uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Page has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Line avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Page tries to clinch there but Line circles away.
Line is looking to land body kicks.
Page misses with an uppercut. #T2##CL2#
Page fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Line, pushing him back against the cage.
Page is trying to force a seperation but Line has the dominant position.
Page leaning against his opponent. #BC2#
Page breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Page doesn't manage to clinch there - Line circles away.
Line tries a head kick but it misses.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Line paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Page is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Page doesn't manage to clinch there - Line circles away.
Page wants to clinch
and Line counters with a leg kick.
Page fails in his attempt to clinch.
Line seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Page tries to clinch up but Line circles away and keeps his distance.
Line seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Line lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL2#
Page gets a clinch. #T3#
Line scores with a nice hook to the head.
Page is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Line jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Page walks away with a smile on his face. Line gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Page is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Page throws the left hand but Line avoids the punch easily.
Line pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Page throws a big counter head kick but Line avoids it with no problem.
Page fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Line wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Line pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Page has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Page moves in looking to clinch but Line pushes him off.
Page tries to clinch up but Line circles away and keeps his distance.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Line paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Line.
Line fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Page on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Page misses its intended target.
Line throws a lazy uppercut
and Page cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Line connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Page tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Line throws a nice outside leg kick.
Page misses with a body punch
and Line counters with a solid body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Line misses with an uppercut.
Page fails with an attempt to clinch.
Line lands a really nice looking cross but Page seems unphased.
Line scores with a head kick. #ROC#
Page is rocked!
A lazy body kick from Page
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Page is still on wobbly legs! Can Line finish him?
Look low, kick high! Line uses the oldest trick in the book to send Page tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Line is absolutely delighted - when Page wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gustav Line!
After the fight, Gustav Line was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 28, 2018
#R1#
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ubanazi moves away.
Ubanazi wants to counter the offense by Armstrong and move into the clinch position.
Armstrong jabs Ubanazi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Armstrong throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Armstrong.
Ubanazi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws an overhand right that lands on Ubanazi's shoulder, as Ubanazi tries to avoid the shot.
Ubanazi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Ubanazi clinches up with Armstrong and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Armstrong is trying to break the clinch but Ubanazi has him pressed against the cage.
Armstrong lands a nice shot to the body.
Ubanazi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Armstrong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Armstrong tries to break free but Ubanazi pushes him back against the cage.
Armstrong is trying to break the clinch but Ubanazi has him pressed against the cage.
Armstrong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ubanazi blocks a body shot from Armstrong.
Armstrong digs a right hand into Ubanazi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ubanazi's gas tank.
Armstrong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ubanazi has him pressed against the cage.
Armstrong is trying to break the clinch but Ubanazi has him pressed against the cage.
Ubanazi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Armstrong working hard to break the clinch.
Ubanazi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Armstrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Ubanazi controls his hands.
Ubanazi misses with a punch on the inside.
Armstrong is trying to break the clinch but Ubanazi has him pressed against the cage.
Ubanazi swings wildly with an uppercut but Armstrong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armstrong working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ubanazi.
Ubanazi has Armstrong pressed against the cage, preventing Armstrong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Armstrong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ubanazi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Armstrong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Armstrong breaks the clinch.
Ubanazi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Armstrong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Armstrong cracks Ubanazi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Armstrong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ubanazi.
Ubanazi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Armstrong connects with a right hand. Ubanazi shakes it off.
Armstrong misses the jab.
Armstrong throws a nice looking combination but Ubanazi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ubanazi tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Armstrong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ubanazi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Armstrong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Armstrong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ubanazi throws out a loose jab but Armstrong uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ubanazi on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Armstrong misses with a body shot.
Ubanazi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Armstrong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Armstrong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Armstrong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ubanazi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Armstrong swinging wildly here.
Ubanazi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubanazi throws a right hand that misses
and Armstrong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Armstrong. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Armstrong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Armstrong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Ubanazi misses.
Ubanazi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buzz Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ubanazi closes the distance and clinches.
Ubanazi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ubanazi prevents a body shot from Armstrong.
Armstrong is looking to break free of the clinch but Ubanazi has double underhooks.
Armstrong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Armstrong is trying to push Ubanazi away but Ubanazi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Armstrong tries to break the clinch but Ubanazi is controlling the position.
Armstrong is looking to break free of the clinch but Ubanazi has double underhooks.
Armstrong blocks an uppercut.
Armstrong is trying to break free.#BC#
Armstrong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong misses with a looping right.
Ubanazi scores with a nice right hand.
Armstrong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ubanazi.
Armstrong sets himself, and Ubanazi steps forward looking for the clinch! Armstrong avoids it this time.
Armstrong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Buzz Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Ubanazi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armstrong.
Ubanazi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ubanazi can do to turn this around?
Ubanazi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Armstrong.#CL2#
Ubanazi closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Armstrong fails to land.
Ubanazi misses with some punches.
Ubanazi tries to work over Armstrong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Armstrong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ubanazi has him pressed against the cage.
Ubanazi prevents Armstrong from breaking the clinch.
Ubanazi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Armstrong's efforts to push away.
Ubanazi has a couple of punches blocked by Armstrong. #T4#
Armstrong looking to stall.
Armstrong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Armstrong has had enough of the clinch but Ubanazi keeps him there for the moment.
Armstrong tries to circle away but Ubanazi has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Armstrong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ubanazi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Buzz Armstrong has been cut.
Ubanazi can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ubanazi keeps control of Armstrong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Armstrong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ubanazi tries to clinch but Armstrong is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Armstrong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Buzz Armstrong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Armstrong misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Ubanazi counters by clinching up.
Ubanazi throws a head punch that misses.
Armstrong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Armstrong wants to break free but Ubanazi has control.
Ubanazi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Armstrong is trying to break free.
Armstrong is trying to force a seperation but Ubanazi has the dominant position.
Armstrong can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubanazi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ubanazi keeps control of Armstrong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Armstrong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ubanazi prevents a body shot from Armstrong. #T1##BC#
Armstrong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ubanazi throws a jab when Armstrong was well out of range.
Armstrong looks to land a left hand but Ubanazi moved out of range nicely.
Buzz Armstrong is winning the standup battle so far.
Armstrong walks into a left hand.
Donk. Armstrong catches Ubanazi right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Armstrong tries to break free but Ubanazi pushes him back against the cage.
Ubanazi has Armstrong pressed against the cage, preventing Armstrong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Armstrong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ubanazi misses with a body punch.
Armstrong is trying to break the clinch but Ubanazi is controlling him.
Armstrong tries to circle away but Ubanazi has him pinned against the cage.
Armstrong tries to break the clinch but Ubanazi is controlling the position.
Armstrong is trying to break free.
Armstrong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ubanazi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Armstrong tries to circle away but Ubanazi has him pinned against the cage.
Armstrong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ubanazi can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong controls the action. #T3#
Ubanazi presses Armstrong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Armstrong.
A short uppercut from Ubanazi.
Ubanazi misses with the head strike.
Ubanazi misses with the head strike.
Armstrong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ubanazi swings wildly with an uppercut but Armstrong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armstrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ubanazi keeps control of Armstrong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ubanazi misses with the head strike.
Armstrong wants to break free but Ubanazi has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ubanazi. #T4#
Armstrong tries to circle away but Ubanazi has him pinned against the cage.
Ubungu Ubanazi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Armstrong is looking to break free of the clinch but Ubanazi has double underhooks.
Armstrong takes a shot to the head.
Ubanazi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Armstrong's efforts to push away.
Ubanazi cracks Armstrong with a nice body shot.
Armstrong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ubanazi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Armstrong's efforts to push away.
Armstrong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ubanazi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ubungu Ubanazi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buzz Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Armstrong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ubanazi has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ubungu Ubanazi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Armstrong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzz Armstrong!

 

 
 
 
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