Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C299: Lehto vs Matti III
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Line stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thomas .
Thomas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas .
Thomas is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Line was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Line fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas connects with the punch.
Thomas throws a poor cross that misses
and Line counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Derrick Thomas has been cut.
Line throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Thomas .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Line on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thomas . Thomas obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thomas . #T1#
Line blocks a jab.
Line throws out a counter right but Thomas avoids it with no problem.
Thomas throws a nice inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thomas !
Line scores with a jab.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Line.
A little feinted left hand from Thomas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thomas scores with a shot to the body.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Thomas .
Line doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Line walks into a stiff left hand from Thomas .
Line walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Thomas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Line counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 digs a good hook to Thomas 's body.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
You can see that Line has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Thomas tries to work over Line's front leg with a kick but Line checks it.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Line blocks the low kick.
Line looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Line uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas .
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Line on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Line takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Thomas thows a leg kick but Line checks it
letting Line counter with a right hand.
Line avoids the body shot from Thomas .
It seemed like Line was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thomas digs a good hook to Line's body.
Line pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and Line counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Line lands a jab to the head.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Line is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Thomas tries to land a leg kick but Line saw it coming and moves away.
Thomas scores with the left hand. Line knows he should have avoided that one.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas .
A nice side step and Line releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Line checks it.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
Line throws out a counter right but Thomas avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Thomas .
Line avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Line throws out a counter right but Thomas avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Thomas .
A little jabbing left from Line on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Thomas 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Line getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thomas throws a jab when Line was well out of range.
Line throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas 's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Line counters with a crisp one two that drops Thomas ! Line thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thomas to his feet! Thomas is in big trouble!#ROC2#Thomas is rocked!
Line is stalking Thomas . Thomas circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Line, and it's lights out! Thomas really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gothic Line!
A very excited looking Gothic 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: C294: Marley vs Torvik
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Viikinki throws a shot to the body.
Viikinki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Line counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Line scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Line throws a right hand that misses
and Viikinki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Line throws a big shot that misses.
Viikinki tries a quick counter leg kick but Line is wise to it.
Viikinki misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Line to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viikinki throws an off balance right hand
and Line counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Line misses with an uppercut
and Viikinki counters with a straight right hand.
Viikinki misses with a hook
and Line counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Viikinki misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Line to counter with a crisp jab.
Line throws a hook but Viikinki blocks it.
Line throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Viikinki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Viikinki scores with a hook.
Tony Viikinki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viikinki throws a lazy uppercut
and Line counters with a straight right hand.
Viikinki moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Viikinki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Line paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Line fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Viikinki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Viikinki swings widly with a right hand
and Line counters with a straight right hand.
Viikinki throws a shot from downtown. Line moves away and avoids it.
Viikinki lands a leg kick that knocks Line off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viikinki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Line.
It looked like Line wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Viikinki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
A head kick by Line misses
and Viikinki counters with a nice uppercut.
Viikinki lands a nice looking body shot.
Line on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Viikinki misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Line to counter with a crisp jab.
Viikinki blocks a head kick by Line.
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viikinki.
Viikinki misses with a right hand
enabling Line to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Viikinki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Viikinki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viikinki.
Line misses with a left hand
and Viikinki counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viikinki throws a shot to the body.
Viikinki throws an off balance right hand
and Viikinki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Line misses with a body punch
and Viikinki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Gothic Line will probably get the nod.
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#
Viikinki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Viikinki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Line doesn't seem bothered though. #KD2#
Viikinki lands a big uppercut and Line crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Line looks OK. Viikinki waves Line back to his feet!#ROC2#Line is rocked!
Viikinki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Viikinki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viikinki thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Line misses its target.
Viikinki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tony Viikinki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Viikinki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Line throws out the jab. #T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Viikinki.
Line is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Line misses with a looping right.
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Viikinki.
Viikinki throws a lazy uppercut
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Line gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Line tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viikinki lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Viikinki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viikinki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Line scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That kick from Viikinki tenderised Line's leg. Line is trying to keep his angry face on.
Viikinki throws a right hand that misses
and Line counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Viikinki misses its intended target.
Viikinki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Viikinki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Viikinki misses with an uppercut
and Line counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Line swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Viikinki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Viikinki misses with a straight right.
Line throws a poor cross that misses
and Line takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Viikinki misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Line to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Line closes the distance and clinches.
Viikinki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viikinki is looking to break free of the clinch but Line has double underhooks. #BC2#
Viikinki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Viikinki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Line counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Viikinki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Line looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Viikinki fails to land with a series of punches.
Viikinki throws a jab but it's blocked by Line.
Line fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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 uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Viikinki.
Line swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Viikinki jabs at Line's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Viikinki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Viikinki cracks a nice hook into Line's ribs.
Line slips a jab from Viikinki.
Viikinki scores with a leg kick.
Viikinki 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 counter punch to the body.
Viikinki throws a head kick that misses
and Line counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line connects with a nice looking jab.
Viikinki throws an off balance right hand
and Line counters with a series of strikes. Viikinki will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Viikinki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Line slips under a jab.
Viikinki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Line.
A head kick by Viikinki misses
and Line counters with a monster head kick that knocks Viikinki out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gothic Line!
Gothic Line thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C285: Billabong vs Jiang
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Matti takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Parta Matti has been cut.
Matti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been informed that Matti 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.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Matti throws a leg kick
enabling Line to counter with a crisp jab.
Matti throws out a powerful jab.#KD2#
Matti lands a big uppercut and Line crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Line looks OK. Matti waves Line back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Line throws a hook but Matti avoids it easily.
Matti staying out of range there.
Good exchange - Matti coming out on top.
Matti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Matti looks to throw the jab but Line is out of range.
Line lands a really nice looking cross but Matti seems unphased. #CUT#That has opened up Parta Matti's cut even more.
Matti connects with a jab.
Matti misses with a looping right.
Line is looking to counter punch.
Matti misses with an uppercut
and Line counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matti throws a poor cross that misses
and Line counters with a straight right hand.
Line on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2##KD2#
Matti drops Line with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Line looks back up at him and smiles so Matti waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matti misses with a hook to the body
and Matti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#The cut above Parta Matti's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Matti cracks Line with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Line falls to his knees and Matti doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Parta Matti!
After the fight, Parta Matti 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: C281: Nakagawa vs Gunnarsson
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Kreischer misses with a jab to the body
and Line connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Line bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Line lands with a good body shot.
Kreischer misses the body punch
and Line counters with a straight right hand.
Line scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kreischer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Line.
A jab from Kreischer does it's job there.
Kreischer misses with a hook.
Line feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kreischers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kreischer 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.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreischer punishes Line's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Line avoids the body shot from Kreischer.
Kreischer throws a jab when Line was well out of range.#T1#
Kreischer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Line throws a fast counter high kick but Kreischer manages to duck under it in time.#CL#
Kreischer rushes Line and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Line tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Line working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kreischer connects with a knee to the head.
Kreischer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Line goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Line lands a right hand.
Kreischer looking to throw knees to the head but Line is blocking nicely.
Line misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Line.
Line pushes Kreischer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Line has a couple of punches blocked by Kreischer.
A short left from Line.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kreischer obliges.
Line misses with a body punch.
Kreischer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Line misses with a punch on the inside.
Kreischer misses with some punches. #T2#
Line misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Line tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kreischer's elbow.
Line tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Line struggles to land a body shot inside as Kreischer controls his hands.
Kreischer throws a punch but it's blocked by Line.
Kreischer crunches a lovely knee into Line's ribcage.
Line tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kreischer misses with a knee to the head.
Line misses with a hook to the ribs.
Line doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Line.
A nice left hand lands by Kreischer.
Kreischer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kreischer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Line lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Line looks winded!
Kreischer lands a body punch.
Kreischer lands a good knee to the midsection. Line won't want to take too many of those.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kreischer connects with a knee to the head.
Line misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kreischer.
Kreischer scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Gothic Line has been cut.
Kreischer lands a body punch. #T3#
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but Line blocks with his arms.
Kreischer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kreischer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Line in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kreischer connects with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kreischer.
Kreischer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kreischer lands a shoulder strike.
Kreischer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Kreischer works on Line's body with a couple of short punches.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
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 throw a body punch but Kreischer avoids it by throwing Line back against the cage.
A short right from Kreischer.
Kreischer digs a right hand into Line's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Line's gas tank.
Kreischer cracks Line with a nice body shot.
Kreischer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kreischer lands a knee to the head.
Kreischer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kreischer pushes Line back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kreischer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Line is rocked!#T4#
Line misses with a body punch.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kreischer lands with a right to the head.
Kreischer working Line over with knees to the body.
Kreischer lands a right hand.
Kreischer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Line is still on wobbly legs! Can Kreischer finish him?
Kreischer gets through Line's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Line misses with the head strike.
Kreischer pushes Line back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kreischer blocks a body shot from Line.
Line seems to have recovered his senses.
Kreischer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Kreischer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Line in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kreischer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Line has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kreischer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Line can turn it around.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kreischer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kreischer misses with a punch to the body.
Kreischer lands a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kreischer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kreischer obliges.
Kreischer lands a knee to the body.
Kreischer scores with a hook to the body.
Kreischer landing knees to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herbert Kreischer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gothic Line's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Kreischer closes the distance and pushes Line back into the cage.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but Line blocks with his arms.
A body shot lands from Kreischer.
Line fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kreischer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kreischer lands a body punch.
I was talking to Kreischer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but Line blocks with his arms.
Kreischer is working Line over against the cage.
Kreischer scores a nice knee to the body.
Kreischer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kreischer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kreischer. #KD#
Kreischer lands a big knee to the head and Line goes down! Kreischer is looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big shot lands for Kreischer! That's hurt Line! Will he recover? Kreischer fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herbert Kreischer!
Herbert Kreischer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C277: Kreischer vs Marley
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Line throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wayne swings widly with a right hand
and Line counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Anthony Wayne has been cut.
Wayne connects with a right hand. Line shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Gothic Line has been cut.
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a straight left.
We've been informed that Wayne 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.
Wayne loads up on a big right hand but Line slips the punch.
Wayne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD2#
Line ducks straight into an uppercut from Wayne and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Line manages to regain guard straight 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 has Wayne pulled in close to control his posture. #SU2#
Wayne decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Anthony Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Wayne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wayne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wayne lands a nice looking body shot.
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?
A telegraphed right hand from Wayne misses the target.
Wayne throws a lazy uppercut
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Wayne misses.
Line throws a counter high kick but Wayne was just alert enough to avoid it.
Wayne misses with a hook
and Line counters with a nice uppercut.
Wayne misses the shot to the body.
Line swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Wayne swings widly with a right hand
and Line counters with a nice body shot.
Wayne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Line counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne misses with a hook
and Line counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Anthony Wayne's cut even more.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wayne.
Wayne throws an off balance right hand
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wayne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Line takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wayne uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wayne misses with a straight left.
Line avoids the head kick by Wayne.
Wayne just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLine.#T3#
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Line is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wayne misses with a double jab #KD#
and Line counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wayne! Line lets Wayne back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#The cut above Anthony Wayne's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wayne throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wayne connects with a jab.
Line gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wayne.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Wayne.
Wayne throws a lazy uppercut
and Line counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#Anthony Wayne's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wayne throws a head kick that misses
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
Wayne misses with a hook
and Wayne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anthony Wayne's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gothic Line!
An out of breath Gothic Line thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Anthony Wayne had this to say: 'We will go back and watch some film and determine what we need to do to get better for the next time. Hail American Revolutionaries!'.

Event: C271: Kreischer vs Lehto II
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
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.
Marley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Line.
Line swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Marley to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Gothic Line has been cut.
We've been told by Marley's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Line keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Line was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Line throws a lazy uppercut
and Marley counters with a right hand to the body.
Line throws a jab when Marley was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Line missing with a left hand there. Marley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Marley throws a leg kick
and Marley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Ezekiel Marley has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Line.
Marley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Line counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Line.
It looked like Marley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Line on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Line looks winded!
Line slips a straight right by Marley.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Marley swings widly with a right hand
and Line connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Line throws a right and a left that Marley avoids nicely.
Marley quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Line takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Line misses with a hook.
Marley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marley throws an uppercut from hell that sends Line clean off his feet! He's out cold! Marley stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekiel Marley!
Ezekiel Marley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C264: Titus vs Martin
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Inhanamoto throws an off balance right hand
and Line counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Inhanamoto misses with a hook.
Line moves away from the strike by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Line.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Inhanamoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Line counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Inhanamoto.#CUT2#It looks like Giro Inhanamoto has been cut.
Inhanamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Line.#T1#
Inhanamoto throws a hook to the side of Line's head but Line sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Line defending well as Inhanamoto loads up on a big left hand.
Line bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Inhanamoto's head backwards.
The crowd cheers as Inhanamoto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Line doesn't seem phased though.#KD2#
Line lands a left and a right that send Inhanamoto crashing to the mat, dazed. Line thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Inhanamoto is rocked!
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!
Inhanamoto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Gothic Line has been cut.
Inhanamoto misses with a kick to the body
and Line counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Inhanamoto scores with a push kick.
Line tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Inhanamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Inhanamoto ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Inhanamoto throws a looping overhand right but Line ducks down to avoid it.
Inhanamoto misses the jab.
Line swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Inhanamoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Line avoids the head kick by Inhanamoto.
The fighters circling - Line throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Inhanamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Inhanamoto 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 slips a straight right by Inhanamoto.
Line swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
A slow jab from Inhanamoto misses its intended target.
Line throws out a counter right but Inhanamoto avoids it with no problem.
Inhanamoto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Line throws a head kick that misses.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter with a body kick.
Line looks to score with a jab to the body but Inhanamoto is just out of range.
As Line backs away, Inhanamoto returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Line has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Inhanamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Line.
Inhanamoto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Line avoids the body shot from Inhanamoto.
Line displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Inhanamoto throws out the jab.
It seemed like Line was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gothic Line dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Inhanamoto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Line blocks a jab.
Line bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Inhanamoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Line tries a head kick but it misses.
Inhanamoto misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Line is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Inhanamoto with a body shot.
Line lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Inhanamoto staying out of range there.
Line takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Inhanamoto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Inhanamoto throws the left hand but Line avoids the punch easily.
Line avoids the head kick by Inhanamoto.
Line walks into a left hand. #T2#
Line avoids the body shot from Inhanamoto.
Line misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inhanamoto.
A shot to the body from Line misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Inhanamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Inhanamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Line.
Line swings for the body but Inhanamoto moves out of range. #T3#
Line throws a lazy uppercut
and Inhanamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Line feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Inhanamotos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Inhanamoto throws an off balance right hand
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Inhanamoto throws a jab when Line was well out of range.
Inhanamoto slips a straight right by Line.
Inhanamoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Inhanamoto drops Line with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Line looks back up at him and smiles so Inhanamoto waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #T4#
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 body shot.
Line misses with a lunging right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a left to the body. #KD#
Inhanamoto feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Line sprawling to the canvas! Line rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Inhanamoto finish him?! #ROC#Line is rocked!
Line digs a good hook to Inhanamoto's body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Line plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Inhanamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Line's shoulder, as Line tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giro Inhanamoto dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Inhanamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Inhanamoto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Inhanamoto misses with a double jab.
Inhanamoto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Line has time to react.
Line misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Inhanamoto looks to land a left hand but Line moved out of range nicely.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Inhanamoto moves out of range as Line strikes.
Inhanamoto throwing a counter right hand but Line manages to avoid it.
Inhanamoto misses with an uppercut
and Line counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Line connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Line throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Inhanamoto throws a hook but Line avoids it easily.
Inhanamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Line scores with a nice right hand.
Inhanamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Line.
Inhanamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Line was well out of range. Poor timing from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Line on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Line scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Inhanamoto.#T3#
Line throws a series of punches but Inhanamoto avoids them all with ease.
Inhanamoto looks to throw a body kick
and Line counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Inhanamoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Inhanamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Line doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Giro Inhanamoto is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Inhanamoto blocks a head kick by Line.
Inhanamoto misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Line to counter with a crisp jab.
Inhanamoto misses the jab.
Line is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Line is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter punch.
Line moves out of range of the body kick from Inhanamoto.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gothic Line.
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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gothic Line!
Gothic Line seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C261: Matsuzaka vs Perkele II
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
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
and Hoost counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hoost takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Clarence Hoost has been cut.
Hoost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Line.
Hoost takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line misses with an uppercut. Hoost saw that one coming.
Hoost defending well as Line loads up on a big left hand.
Hoost is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Hoost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Line.
Hoost is looking for a counter combo.
Hoost takes one on the button.
Hoost blocks a head kick by Line. #CL2#
Line drives through and clinches with Hoost against the cage.
Hoost scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Hoost lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Line or not.
Line looks winded!#BC#
Hoost breaks from the clinch.
Hoost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Line throws out the jab.
Hoost swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Line misses with a body punch
and Line takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Line rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoost counters with a body kick that stops Line in his tracks momentarily.
Line throws a shot from downtown. Hoost moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Hoost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Line rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoost counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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.#T3#
Line rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoost counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Line out cold! What a finish! Hoost is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clarence Hoost!
A victorious Clarence Hoost thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C258: Albatross vs Gebhardt II
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Wayne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Wayne 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.
Wayne misses with a hook
enabling Line to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Anthony Wayne has been cut.
Nice jab there from Wayne.
Line avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Line misses the target.
Anthony Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wayne is looking to land body kicks.
Wayne scores with a nice strike.
Wayne throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Line counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Line blocks a jab.
Wayne misses with a left hand
and Line counters with a right hand to the body.
Line blocks a head kick by Wayne.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wayne falls off balance throwing a combination
and Line counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
A big left from Line misses.
Wayne throws a lazy uppercut
and Line counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wayne misses with a hook. Line ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Line wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wayne throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Line counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wayne! Line lets Wayne back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#That has opened up Anthony Wayne's cut even more.
Line on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jab by Wayne.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wayne lands a jab to the head.
Wayne misses with the combination.
Wayne misses with an uppercut
and Line counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#The cut above Anthony Wayne's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#KD2#
A big head kick from Wayne and Line is sent sprawling to the canvas! #ROC2#Line is rocked!#T2#
Line lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Line not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Line looking to sit in guard and control but Wayne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Line pulls Wayne in close to prevent any damage.
Line has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Line working a defensive guard here.
Line wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Wayne decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Line, up you get!
Wayne slips under a jab.
Wayne misses with a lunging right hand
and Line counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthony Wayne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Wayne's cut.
That's time! Line's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Wayne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wayne throws out a powerful jab.
Anthony Wayne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wayne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Line has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wayne swings for the body but Line moves out of range.
Wayne lands a front kick.
Wayne swings away with a body shot that misses
and Line counters with a nice uppercut.
Wayne tries a head kick but it misses.
Wayne misses with a right hand
and Wayne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wayne slips a jab from Line.
Wayne throws a body kick that misses
and Line counters with a nice uppercut.
Wayne throws a right hand that misses
and Line counters with a nice uppercut.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Line takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Wayne misses with a left hand
letting Line counter with a right hand.
Wayne throws a hook but Line blocks it.
A big left from Wayne misses.
A jab from Wayne misses.
Line was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Line moves out of range of the strikes.
Wayne misses with a hook #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!
Line avoids the body shot from Wayne.
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.
It looked like Line wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wayne throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Line counters with a left to the body.
Wayne tries to land a front kick but Line steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Wayne misses with an uppercut. #KD#
Line drops Wayne with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Wayne looks back up at him and smiles so Line waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#Anthony Wayne's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anthony Wayne's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gothic Line!
During a confident post fight interview, Gothic Line thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Anthony Wayne stepped up to the mic, saying 'We will go back and watch some film and determine what we need to do to get better for the next time. Hail American Revolutionaries!'.

Event: C253: Lehto vs Blank
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Olsen slips a jab from Line.
Olsen cracks Line with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Olsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Line avoids the body shot from Olsen.
It looked like Line wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Olsen throws a looping overhand right but Line ducks down to avoid it.
Line swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Olsen slips under a jab.
Olsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Line is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Olsen to score with a decent uppercut.
Olsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Line thinks about countering with a head kick.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Olsen catches Line right on the button with a cross.
Nice cross by Olsen.#T1#
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.
Olsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Olsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Line.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olsen.
Line displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Olsen throws out the jab.
Kjetil Olsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olsen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Line on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Olsen connects with a looping right hand.
Line throws a big shot that misses.
Olsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Olsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Line moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Olsen misses the jab.
Olsen 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.#T2#
Line takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line avoids a kick to the body.
Olsen throws a right hand that misses
and Line counters with a nice uppercut.
Olsen misses with a left hand
and Line counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Olsen throws the left hand but Line avoids the punch easily.
Olsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
Olsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Olsen cracks Line with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Olsen scores with a body shot.
Olsen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Line had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Olsen misses with a left hand
and Line counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Olsen is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gothic Line!
After winning the bout, Gothic Line thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Kjetil Olsen had this to say: 'Owie!'.

Event: C246: Albatross vs Bualuang II
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Walton misses with an uppercut
and Line counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Walton moves into the clinch.
Line swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Line tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Line tries to throw a body punch but Walton avoids it by throwing Line back against the cage.
Line lands a body punch.
Line has Walton pushed against the cage.
Line misses with some punches.
Line throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Waltons head.
Walton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Line swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Line.
A short right from Walton on the inside.
Walton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Line throws a punch but it's blocked by Walton.
Line misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walton.
Line tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Line takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Line.
Walton prevents a body shot from Line.
Line digs a right hand into Walton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walton's gas tank.
Line misses with a punch on the inside.
Walton blocks a body shot from Line.
Walton slows down the pace here.
Line tries to work over Walton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walton.
Walton prevents a body shot from Line.
Walton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Line tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Line's elbow.
Walton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Line lands with a short shot to the head.
Line struggles to land a body shot inside as Walton controls his hands.
Line misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Walton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Line misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Walton.
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!
A right hook to the body lands for Walton.
Walton blocks an uppercut.
Walton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Walton prevents a body shot from Line.
Walton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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.
Line blocking some punches.
Line tries a body shot but Walton blocks it.
Line misses with a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Walton obliges.
Line is breathing heavily.
Line tries to throw a body punch but Walton avoids it by throwing Line back against the cage.
Walton misses with a punch to the body.
Walton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walton is leaning against Line and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Walton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Walton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Line lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Walton lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Walton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walton tries to work over Line's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Line misses with a body punch.
Line works on Walton's body with a couple of short punches.
Line has a couple of punches blocked by Walton.
Walton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Line or not.
Walton lands a right hand.
Walton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Line up against the cage.
A short left from Walton.
Walton blocks an uppercut.
Walton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walton blocks an uppercut.
Walton prevents a body shot from Line.
Walton taking a breather.
Walton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Line misses with a punch on the inside.
Walton misses with a knee strike. #T4#
Line misses with some punches.
Line throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Walton blocks an uppercut.
Line lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walton or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Line.
Walton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Line.
Line softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line misses with the head strike.
Line swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Line misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walton 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 Walton can turn it around.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Line scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walton.
Walton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Line's elbow.
Nice body punch from Line - that landed with a thud.
Line throws a punch but it's blocked by Walton.
Line misses with a body punch.
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 Gothic Line will probably get the nod.
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#
Walton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Walton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Line counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Walton 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.
A shot to the body from Walton misses #KD#
and Line counters with a head kick that drops Walton to the mat! Walton scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Walton throws a poor cross that misses
and Line counters with a crisp right that sends Walton to the canvas! Line follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gothic Line!
Gothic Line seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, John Boy Walton stepped up to the mic, saying 'The other fighter is a fight sitting cunt so I didnt even prepare myself to fight. Hell im not even here right now, im actually on vacation in the Bahamas, So nice job beating my clone cunt!'.

Event: C240: Dracul vs Kahn III
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
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.
Rivera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rivera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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 looks winded!
Rivera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Line throws a wild body kick that Rivera sees coming a mile off.
Line just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRivera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rivera throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Line steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rivera. That one must have hurt.#KD#
Rivera lands a big right hand that sends Line crashing to the mat! Rivera stays standing though and waves Line back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Gothic Line has been cut.
Rivera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
Rivera weaves into range and cracks Line right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Line goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Rivera is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malcolm Rivera!
After winning the bout, Malcolm Rivera thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C234: Hoost vs Haggar II
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
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.
Kersikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Line throws out the jab.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Line.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
It appears Kersikov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Line moves in looking to clinch but Kersikov pushes him off.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick from Kersikov is predictable there
and Line counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.#T1#
Line takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#KD#
Kersikov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Line sprawling to the canvas! Line rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kersikov finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Gothic Line has been cut.
Kersikov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KFA in the buildup to the fight.
Line throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Kersikov counters with a quick kick to the body but Line blocks it.
A big right from Line misses.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Line throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body.
Line looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
BOOM! Kersikov lands a beautiful left hook that drops Line. Line tries to recover but Kersikov is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Line lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Kersikov!
A victorious Andrei Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C228: Ji Woo vs Benedetti II
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
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 throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoost.
A quick step to the side and Hoost tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Line just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Line misses.
Hoost is looking to counter with a body kick.
Line's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hoost connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Line scrambles back to his feet.
Hoost looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoost scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line looks to land a right hand but Hoost moved out of range.
It looked like Hoost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Line misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Hoost on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hoost misses with a low kick.
Line throws a big counter head kick but Hoost avoids it with no problem.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hoost.
Line looks winded!
Hoost scores with a push kick.
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoost.
Line swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoost throws a wild body kick that Line sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Hoost keeps Line at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hoost scores with a jab.
Hoost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoost is looking to counter punch.
Hoost motions for Line to come forward. Hoost throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hoost is looking to land body kicks.
Line looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Hoost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Line throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoost appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Line misses with a lunging right hand
and Hoost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoost misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.#KD#
Hoost cracks Line with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hoost has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Line to stand back up!
Hoost takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoost avoids the head kick by Line.
Line misses with a hook.
Hoost looks to land a right hand but Line moved out of range.
Hoost is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hoost punishes Line's body with a nice straight punch.
Line on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hoost pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clarence Hoost dominated that round.
That's time! Hoost's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##KD#
Hoost 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 Hoost finish him?
Line throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Line misses.
Hoost half committed to a counter leg kick.
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, Hoost has got the better of the exchanges.
Hoost avoids the head kick by Line.
Hoost appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Clarence Hoost is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Hoost.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoost misses the target.
A shot to the body from Line misses
and Hoost makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Line really felt that one!#T1#
Line misses with a hook
and Hoost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Line.
Hoost swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Line tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoost throws a quick counter kick to the body but Line avoids it.
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.#KD#
Hoost feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Line sprawling to the canvas! Line rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hoost finish him?! #ROC#Line is rocked!
Hoost connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Line is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoost finish him?
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!
Hoost connects with a body shot.
Line seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Hoost lands a front kick.
Line is breathing heavily.
Hoost moves in close and cracks Line with a massive right hand! Line, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Hoost!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clarence Hoost!
Clarence Hoost retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Clarence Hoost thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C223: Haggar vs Kersikov II
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Blank misses with a hook. Line ducked under it nicely.
Line fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blank throws a poor cross that misses
and Line makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blank closes the distance and clinches up with Line, looking for a takedown. Blank pushes Line against the cage but Line circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Line fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blank, pushing him back against the cage.
Blank has Line pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Line manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Line lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Blank lands a takedown into guard.
Line is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in half guard, Line seems content to control.#T1#
Line moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Blank's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Line controls the position.
Blank struggling a bit here.
Blank is looking for a sweep.
Blank is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on Blank's face as Line controls the position.
Line trying to control the action but Blank is working from the bottom.
Blank is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Blank gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T3#
Line controlling the pace for now.
Blank is desperately trying to improve his position but Line has a good base and remains in mount.
Blank prevents Line from taking his back.
Blank is looking to get to half guard.
Blank is squirming around, avoiding Line's attempts to control the action.
Blank is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Line moves to the back.
Blank is trying to break free.
What can Blank do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Line continues to stall.
Blank breaks Line's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gothic Line dominated that round.
That's time! Line's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Blank uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Line has time to react.
Blank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Line throws a lazy right hand but Blank sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Line is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blank.
Blank misses with a straight left.
Line drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blank ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Line takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blank jabs Line right on the nose. Line blinks but takes it well.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blank misses with a lunging right hand
and Line connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blank misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Line on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Line takes one to the chin there.
Line lands the left hand.
Gothic Line is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Line staying out of range there.
Blank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Line was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blank.
Billy Blank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blank lands a jab to Line's midsection.
A head kick misses from Line.
Blank connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blank tries to bum rush Line with a series of wild strikes but Line uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Billy Blank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blank looks to throw the jab but Line is out of range.
Blank throws a poor cross that misses
and Line counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Line ducks under a wild hook from Blank.
It looked like Line wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Blank misses.
Blank is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blank.
Blank looks for a takedown but Line sprawls well.
Blank fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Line wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blank closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Blank throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blank fails with the takedown
letting Line counter with a right hand.
Gothic Line has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Blank.
Line defending well as Blank loads up on a big left hand.
Line swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD#
Line lands a big uppercut and Blank crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Blank looks OK. Line waves Blank back to his feet!
Line scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#Blank is rocked!
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 fakes the body blow, causing Blank to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Blank goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gothic Line!
Our winner, Gothic 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.
The defeated Billy Blank had this to say: 'I lost focus and i paid for it. it was a great fight and i am coming back much better.'.

Event: C218: Nakagawa vs Giovanni II
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
A big right from Chukwuma misses.
Chukwuma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Line looks to score with a jab to the body but Chukwuma is just out of range.
Line misses with an uppercut
and Chukwuma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chukwuma will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Line on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chukwuma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Line chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chukwuma can pounce on him. #CL#
Line gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Line tries to throw a body punch but Chukwuma avoids it by throwing Line back against the cage.
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.
Chukwuma has a couple of punches blocked by Line.
Chukwuma blocks a body shot from Line.
Line misses with a punch to the body.
Line doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chukwuma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Line misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Line swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Line blocks a body shot from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chukwuma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Line blocks a body shot from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma blocking some punches.
Chukwuma gets through Line's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Line tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chukwuma misses with a body punch. #T2#
Chukwuma prevents a body shot from Line.
A nice right hand lands inside from Line.
Line lands a hook that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chukwuma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Line misses with the head strike.
Chukwuma tries to throw a body punch but Line avoids it by throwing Chukwuma back against the cage.
Line throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chukwumas head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chukwuma.
Line blocks an uppercut.
Line has a couple of punches blocked by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Line.
Chukwuma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chukwuma struggles to land a body shot inside as Line controls his hands.
Line misses with a short punch on the inside.
Line tries to work over Chukwuma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Line prevents a body shot from Chukwuma.
Line lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chukwuma.
A right handed body shot lands from Line.
Chukwuma looks winded!
Line lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chukwuma blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Line tries a body shot but Chukwuma blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Line.
Line gets through Chukwuma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Line scores with a nice short uppercut.
Line digs a right hand into Chukwuma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chukwuma's gas tank.
A short right from Line on the inside.
Line makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Line working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Line lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
Line lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Line gets through Chukwuma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Line.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chukwuma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Line lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chukwuma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Line lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Line scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Line lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chukwuma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Line presses Chukwuma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Line lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Nice body punch from Line - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Line scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Chukwuma is rocked!
Line pushes Chukwuma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chukwuma is still on wobbly legs! Can Line finish him?
Line swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Line scores with a shoulder strike.
Line pushes Chukwuma against the cage. Line is working some dirty boxing. Line pushes off with a quick right hook! Chukwuma goes down! Chukwuma tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Line moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gothic Line!
Our winner, Gothic 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: C216: Kersikov vs Rivera
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Granite keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A shot to the body from Granite misses
enabling Line to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Jimmy Granite has been cut.
Line misses with an uppercut
enabling Granite to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Gothic Line has been cut.
Granite stuns Line with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Granite 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.
Granite moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granite scores with a nice head shot.
Granite throws a push kick but Line slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Granite moves away from the strike by Line.
Granite throws a big counter head kick but Line avoids it with no problem.
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Granite .#CL2#
Granite takes the fight into the clinch.
Granite lands a right hand that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Line swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Line pushes Granite back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Line lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Line digs a right hand into Granite 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Granite 's gas tank.
Line tries to work over Granite 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Granite as the two fighters clinch.
Line misses with a body punch.
Line misses with the head strike.
Granite tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Granite misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Line.
Line misses with some punches.
Line lands a shot to the body.
Granite looks winded!
Line managing to block the knees to the body from Granite .
Line working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Line softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Line - that landed with a thud.
Line lands with a left to the head.
Line scores with a shoulder strike.
Line throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Granite s head.
Line lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Line lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Granite is rocked!
Line lands a hook to the side of the head.
Granite is still on wobbly legs! Can Line finish him?
Line lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Granite .
A head punch on the inside from Line fails to land.
Granite seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Granite .
Line doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Line blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Line lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Granite backwards.
Line lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Line lands a left hand.
Line throws a head punch that misses.
Line lands a big right hand that drops Granite ! The killer instinct kicks in and Line finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Line!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gothic Line!
A very excited looking Gothic 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: C210: Kahn vs Nakagawa
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Bonaparte throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bonaparte moves out of range of the strikes.
Bonaparte tests Line's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Line checks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Bonaparte. Those never looked like landing.
Line throws out a counter right but Bonaparte avoids it with no problem.
Bonaparte is looking to land body kicks.
Nice body kick from Bonaparte.
A good leg kick by Bonaparte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Bonaparte finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bonaparte throws a solid leg kick but Line takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bonaparte.
Bonaparte connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bonaparte.
A jab lands there for Line.#CUT2#It looks like Maximilian Bonaparte has been cut.
Bonaparte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Line moves out of range of the strikes.
Bonaparte scores with a nice right hand.
Bonaparte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Line throws out a counter right but Bonaparte avoids it with no problem.
Bonaparte avoids the body shot from Line.
Bonaparte is looking to counter punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bonaparte.
Bonaparte scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Bonaparte digs a good body shot into Line's ribs.
Bonaparte connects with a looping right hand.
Bonaparte throws a hook to the side of Line's head but Line sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Line avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Line throws out a counter right but Bonaparte avoids it with no problem.
Bonaparte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bonaparte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonaparte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonaparte misses with a body kick.
Bonaparte connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Line momentarily.
Line throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Line gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Line slips a straight right by Bonaparte.
As Bonaparte backs off Line throws a huge counter combo but Bonaparte manages to avoid it all.
Bonaparte misses with a low kick.
Maximilian Bonaparte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Line thows a left - swing and a miss!
Line pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bonaparte lands a nice shot to the body.
Line avoids the body shot from Bonaparte.
Line on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bonaparte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bonaparte throws the left hand but Line avoids the punch easily.
Line throws out a counter right but Bonaparte avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Bonaparte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonaparte misses with a leg kick
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
Bonaparte takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
Line scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bonaparte is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Bonaparte.
Line scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonaparte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Line. Line circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bonaparte lands with a hook. Line tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bonaparte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maximilian Bonaparte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximilian Bonaparte's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bonaparte ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Bonaparte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Line takes one on the button.
Line takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bonaparte loads up on a big right hand but Line slips the punch.
Line steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bonaparte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonaparte fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bonaparte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Line can do to turn this around?
Bonaparte throws a hook to the side of Line's head but Line sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bonaparte throws the left hand but Line avoids the punch easily.
Line looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1#
Bonaparte looks to land a body kick but Line moved away.
Line is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bonaparte with a body shot.
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, Bonaparte has got the better of the exchanges.
Bonaparte misses with a few strikes there.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bonaparte throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bonaparte throws a big shot that misses.
Bonaparte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Line sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bonaparte throws a right hand that misses
and Line connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Line avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Line appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Line scores with a hook to the body. Bonaparte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bonaparte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Line blocks the low kick.#T2#
Line looks to land a left hand but Bonaparte moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonaparte misses the target.
Line with a jab.
Bonaparte staying out of range there.
Bonaparte quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Line checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Line throws a sloppy head kick
and Bonaparte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good leg kick by Bonaparte.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonaparte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Line looks to throw the jab but Bonaparte is out of range.
Maximilian Bonaparte is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Line fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonaparte manages to avoid it.
Bonaparte lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Line at a distance.
Bonaparte throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Line moves out of range of the body kick.
Line swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Line counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bonaparte explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bonaparte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.
Line is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bonaparte with a body shot.#CL2#
Line instigates a clinch. #T4#
Line lands an uppercut.
Line scores with a shoulder strike.
Line misses with a short punch on the inside.
Line misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonaparte can't find room to land a body shot as Line controls the action.
Line is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonaparte.
Line is working Bonaparte over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Line.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC#
Bonaparte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Bonaparte does it's job there.
Line misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut lands for Line. That snapped Bonaparte's head back.
Line misses the jab.
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 Maximilian Bonaparte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maximilian Bonaparte's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Line throws a body punch but Bonaparte moves 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Bonaparte misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Line on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bonaparte dips to his left and cracks Line with an uppercut!
Bonaparte throws a lazy head kick
and Line counters with a right hand to the body.
Bonaparte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.
A little jabbing left from Line on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bonaparte throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonaparte misses with an uppercut
and Line counters with a straight right hand.
Bonaparte moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Line misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonaparte.
Gothic Line has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Bonaparte on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bonaparte lands with a nice body kick.
Bonaparte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bonaparte throws a jab but it's blocked by Line.
Line throws out a counter right but Bonaparte avoids it with no problem.
Line slips a jab from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bonaparte throws a hook to the side of Line's head but Line sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Line on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Line misses with a head kick.
Bonaparte appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Line ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Line throws a big counter head kick but Bonaparte avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Line looks to land a left hand but Bonaparte moved out of range nicely.
Bonaparte misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Bonaparte finds it's way through Line's defenses.
Bonaparte throws a shot from downtown. Line moves away and avoids it.
Bonaparte lands a nice hook to Line's body. Line takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bonaparte throws a leg kick but Line sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bonaparte throws an overhand right that lands on Line's shoulder, as Line tries to avoid the shot.
Line throws out a counter right but Bonaparte avoids it with no problem.
Bonaparte throws a leg kick but Line sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Line swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Bonaparte connects with a solid leg kick.
Bonaparte throws a hook but Line blocks it.
Line is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte misses with a shot to the body
and Line counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Line takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bonaparte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Line slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bonaparte misses with a straight left.
Line scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Line throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Bonaparte.
Line lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Line takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Line takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bonaparte stuns Line with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Line takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bonaparte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

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 Maximilian Bonaparte.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bonaparte, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximilian Bonaparte!
Maximilian Bonaparte took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Convicted 2nd string - give me Kilo or Kersikov rematch '.

Event: C205: Bonaparte vs Chukwuma
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Line is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Line, pushing him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Line.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Line.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Line uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Still in the clinch, Line scores with a nice short uppercut.
Line doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones blocks a body shot from Line.
Line misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Line.
Line tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Line misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Line.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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.#T1#
Line lands with a left to the head.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Line tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Line throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Line.
Line swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Line.
Line scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Line tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Line back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Line swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Line.
Line has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Line lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Line working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Line on the inside.
Line goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Line trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Line into the cage.
Line swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Line misses with the head strike.
Line misses with a punch on the inside.
Line tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Line swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Line lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Line.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Line.
Jones lands a body shot.
Line tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Line blocks a body shot from Jones.
Line lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Line working aggressively here.
Jones blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Line fails to land.
Line has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Line stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Line lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Jones looks winded!
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Line misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Line.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Line.
Line lands a body shot in the clinch.
Line lands a body shot in the clinch.
Line lands a nice uppercut.
Line struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Line goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Line misses with a hook to the ribs.
Line effectively controlling the action here.
Line tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
A nice right hand lands inside from Line.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Line struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gothic Line dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jones clobbers Line with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones misses with the combination.
Line uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Line is looking to counter with head kicks.
Line thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Line moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a hook. Line ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Line misses the target.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Line here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jones tries to clinch up but Line circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones tries to land a body kick
and Line counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Ed Jones has been cut.
Ed Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Line misses the target. #T1#
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Line misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Line counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Jones is rocked!
Jones misses with a right hand
and Line counters with a left to the body.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Line drops Jones with a naaaaasty hook - Jones is in real trouble here! Line dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gothic Line!
Gothic Line seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C199: Bonaparte vs Kersikov
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Line lands with a good body shot.
Mumu throws a leg kick
and Mumu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Alborz Mumu has been cut.
A big right from Line misses.
Line looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mumu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mumu throws a leg kick but Line sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Line fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mumu manages to avoid it.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mumu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Line throws out the jab.
Mumu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line looks to throw the jab but Mumu is out of range.
Line misses with a lunging right hand
letting Mumu counter with a right hand.
Mumu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Line throws a body kick that misses
and Mumu counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Mumu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Line throws a counter high kick but Mumu was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mumu thuds his shin into the meat of Line's side.
Mumu scores with a hook.
Line fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mumu manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Mumu sends Line crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mumu is motioning to the referee to let Line up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Line gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mumu counters with a huge right that knocks Line out cold! Mumu is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alborz Mumu!
An out of breath Alborz Mumu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C194: Nakagawa vs Adam II
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Line sizes up Haggar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Haggar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Line. Line circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Haggar with a poor takedown
letting Line counter with a right hand.
Line slaps away a takedown attempt from Haggar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Haggar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Line throwing a counter right hand but Haggar manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Haggar 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.
Gothic Line has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Haggar.
Line throws an overhand right that lands on Haggar's shoulder, as Haggar tries to avoid the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Haggar as he connects with a hook.
Line misses with a looping left.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Line missing with a left hand there. Haggar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haggar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Line defends it well.
Haggar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Line is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Line swings for the body but Haggar moves out of range.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Haggar.
A counter left hand to the body from Line misses its target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haggar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haggar with a hook.#TD2#
Line gets caught napping as Haggar dives in and scores a takedown. Line manages to retain guard.#T1#
Haggar throws a strike but Line rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Haggar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Line controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Haggar wants to sweep but no luck.
Haggar keeping moving, preventing Line from controlling successfully.
Line is stalling in the full guard.
Line won't allow Haggar to sweep him here. #T2##SUB2#
Haggar looking for a guillotine here but Line defends easily. #SUB2#
Haggar looking for a guillotine here but Line defends easily.
Haggar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Line controls the pace.
Haggar wants to sweep here but Line controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Haggar throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Haggar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Line's guard. #REVB#
Line wants to sweep here but Haggar controlling him for the moment.
Haggar throws an elbow that misses. Line uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Haggar's guard. Nice move by Line!#REVR##SUB2#
Haggar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Haggar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Line has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Line is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Line trying to control the position from guard on top but Haggar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Line is stalling in the full guard.
Haggar wants to sweep here but Line controlling him for the moment.
Line 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.
Haggar looking for a sweep. Not yet Haggar, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Line's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Line stopping the sweep attempt from Haggar.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Haggar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Line throws a wild body kick that Haggar sees coming a mile off.
Haggar defending well as Line loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Haggar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Line sprawls well initially but Haggar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Haggar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Line's head.
Haggar trying to mount his opponent but Line defends it.
Haggar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Line is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Haggar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Haggar's back!
Haggar is really stuck here.
Haggar trying to get back to his feet but Line is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Line is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Haggar has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Haggar is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Haggar is still trying to improve position.
Haggar breaks Line's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Haggar trying to control the position from guard on top but Line is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Line has Haggar pulled in close to control his posture.
Haggar connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Haggar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Haggar distracts Line with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Haggar distracts Line with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Line wants to sweep here but Haggar controlling him for the moment.
Haggar is looking to work some ground and pound but Line has wrist control.
Haggar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haggar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Line has his hands on Haggar's head, controlling the position.
Line looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Line pulls Haggar in close to his closed guard and prevents Haggar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Haggar won't allow Line to sweep him here.
Haggar is looking to work some ground and pound but Line has wrist control.
Haggar lands a couple of elbows.
Haggar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Haggar wants to pass the guard but Line is keeping the position.
Haggar is looking to work some ground and pound but Line has wrist control.
Haggar 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.
Haggar throws a strike but Line rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Haggar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Haggar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Line sitting in guard here, content to control.
Line prevents Haggar from getting back to his feet.
Line won't allow Haggar to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Haggar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Line connects with a body shot that sends Haggar's belly button to the back.
A punch lands to the side of Line 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
Haggar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Line looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Line parries the strikes from Haggar easily there. Haggar is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Line to escape.
Sloppy strikes there by Haggar.
Haggar working the ground and pound but Line is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Line's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Haggar in side control, throwing shots but Line defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggar throwing strikes but Line manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haggar is trying to improve his position.
Gothic Line has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Haggar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haggar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Line keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Line prevents Haggar from improving his position.#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.
Haggar moves into full guard.
Haggar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Haggar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Line manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Line seems keen to control Haggar's posture.
Haggar forces his way into half guard.
Haggar slips a nice elbow through Line's hands, connecting with Line's forehead.#T3#
Line gets full guard.
Haggar looking to pass the guard.
Haggar throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haggar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Haggar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Line swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Line is controlling Haggar's posture.
Haggar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Line working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haggar.
Haggar throws a strike but Line rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Haggar striking off his back but it's not causing Line any problems.
Line throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Haggar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Line is one step ahead there.
Haggar wants to stand but Line is controlling the position.
Haggar 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.
Mike Haggar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Haggar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Haggar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Haggar 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Haggar!

Event: C187: Line vs Bonaparte
Date: Apr 30, 2023

#R1#
Bonaparte throws a leg kick but Line sees it coming and moves out of range.
Line is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jab from Line.
Gothic Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Line misses with a hook.
Bonaparte pushes Line away with a front kick.
Line misses with a right hand
and Bonaparte counters with an inside leg kick.
Line throws a jab when Bonaparte was well out of range.
Line fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonaparte manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line throws the left hand but Bonaparte avoids the punch easily.
Bonaparte appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Line. Bonaparte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Line tests Bonaparte's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Bonaparte misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Line.
Bonaparte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Line swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Bonaparte.
Line throws a right hand that misses
letting Bonaparte counter with a right hand.
Bonaparte misses with an attempted mid kick.
Line looks to land a left hand but Bonaparte moved out of range nicely.
Line lands with a good body shot.
Bonaparte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Line.#T2#
Bonaparte lands a big head kick that sends Line to the canvas! Bonaparte follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximilian Bonaparte!
Maximilian Bonaparte is the new heavyweight champion!
Maximilian Bonaparte took some time post fight to say the following; 'Au Revoir Bitch - now my next fight must be Jimmy Granite. I took him lightly last time so he is due. '.

Event: C180: Blank vs Line
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
Line scores with a body shot.
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blank.
Line throws a wild body kick that Blank sees coming a mile off.
Blank avoids the body shot from Line.
Good exchange - Line coming out on top.
Line throws a looping overhand right but Blank ducks down to avoid it.
Line looks to score with a jab to the body but Blank is just out of range.
Line lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Line misses.
Blank looks to throw the jab but Line is out of range.
Line cracks Blank with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blank really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blank takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Line punishes Blank's body with a nice straight punch.
Blank is breathing heavily.
Line cracks Blank with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Blank falls to his knees and Line doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gothic Line!
Gothic Line is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Gothic 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.
Billy Blank was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost focus and i paid for it. it was a great fight and i am coming back much better.'.

Event: C169: Road vs Mountain
Date: Mar 03, 2023

#R1#
Steve throws the left hand but Line avoids the punch easily.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Line.
Gothic Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve throws a jab when Line was well out of range.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
A jab from Line finds it's way through Steve's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Yago Steve has been cut.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Line throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Line ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Line forces Steve back against the cage and clinches.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Line.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Line tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Line misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Line. #T1#
Line scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Line blocks a body shot from Steve. #BC2#
Steve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Line has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Steve.
A slapping body kick lands there for Steve.
Line throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Line.
Steve only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Steve's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Line connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steve scrambles back to his feet.
Line changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
Line throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
A cross from Steve lands.#T2#
Steve pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Line misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Line fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Line with a jab.
Line scores with a sloppy right hand. Steve should have avoided that one.
Steve walks into a left hand.
Steve moves out of range as Line throws a body kick.
Steve scores with a hook.
A combination from Line does no damage.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Line. #T3#
Line takes one on the button.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Line throws a right hand that misses
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Line lands with a kick to the ribs.
Line darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steve looks to throw a body kick#KD#
and Line counters with a nice right hand that sends Steve toppling to the canvas! Steve scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Line finish him?!#ROC#Steve is rocked!
Line is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Line throws a big shot that misses.
Steve throws a shot to the body.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Line throws out the jab.
Line moves out of range as Steve strikes.
A slow jab from Line misses its intended target. #T4#
Line throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve swings widly with a right hand
and Line counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve misses with a low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Line!
Steve looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Line cracks Steve with an open hand slap.
Line throws a big shot that misses.
Steve keeps Line at a distance using the push kick.
Line lands a front kick.
Steve looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Line misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gothic Line dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yago Steve's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Steve slips under a jab from Line.
Line throws a head kick that misses.
Line throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gothic Line is winning the standup battle so far.
Line lunges at Steve with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steve's hand.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Steve.
Line fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steve on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Line makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Line is looking to land body kicks.
Steve walks into a jab.
Steve is breathing heavily.#T1#
Line tries to clinch
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Line lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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 moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Line dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Line cracks Steve with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Steve looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Line finish him?
Steve is still on wobbly legs! Can Line finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Steve! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Gothic Line!
Gothic Line seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C163: Bird vs White
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Line misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Line misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Line punishes Virus's body with a nice straight punch.
Line throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Virus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Line.
Virus moves out of range of the strikes.
Virus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Line swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Line.#CUT2#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Line throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Virus to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid body kick from Line. #T1#
Line tries to close the distance and clinch but Virus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Virus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Virus is breathing heavily.
Virus slips under a jab.
Virus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Line just manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Line misses the target.
Line dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Line lands a big uppercut and Virus crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Virus looks OK. Line waves Virus back to his feet!#ROC2#Virus is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Line throws a pinpoint strike between Virus's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Virus crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Line scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gothic Line!
A victorious Gothic Line thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C161: Taneyev vs Kahn III
Date: Jan 18, 2023

#R1#
Line throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy body kick from Line
and Okongwu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okongwu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Line.
Line misses with a looping left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Okongwu.
Line throws a chopping leg kick but Okongwu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Okongwu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gothic Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Line lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line throws an overhand right that lands on Okongwu's shoulder, as Okongwu tries to avoid the shot.
Okongwu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Okongwu lands a glancing blow to the side of Line's head.
Line lands a jab to the head.
A big left from Line misses.
Okongwu throws out a counter right but Line avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Okongwu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Line counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Line swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Okongwu.
Line wants to clinch up but Okongwu keeps it at a distance.
Line throws a sloppy head kick and Okongwu moves out of range easily.
Line misses with a body kick.
Okongwu scores with a nice body kick.
Line throws a jab but it's blocked by Okongwu.
It seemed like Okongwu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Line jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#That has opened up Mauro Okongwu's cut even more.
Okongwu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2#
Okongwu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okongwu throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
Line scores with a jab to the body.
Okongwu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Line counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okongwu darts in trying to clinch
and Line counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Okongwu thinking.
A slow jab from Line misses its intended target.
Okongwu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Line throws an overhand right that lands on Okongwu's shoulder, as Okongwu tries to avoid the shot.
Line lands a jab.#CUT#The cut above Mauro Okongwu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
A big left from Okongwu misses.
Line swings widly with a right hand
letting Okongwu counter with a right hand. #KD#
Line cracks Okongwu with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Okongwu looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Line finish him? #ROC#Okongwu is rocked!
Okongwu scores with a body shot.
Okongwu is still on wobbly legs! Can Line finish him?
Line misses with a straight right.
Okongwu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okongwu seems to have recovered his senses.
Line rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okongwu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Line throws an off balance right hand
and Okongwu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Line is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Line connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#Mauro Okongwu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mauro Okongwu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gothic Line!
An out of breath Gothic Line thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C146: Blyad vs Kilgore
Date: Dec 21, 2022

#R1#
Line throws the left hand but Olsen avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Olsen misses.
Line throws a head kick but Olsen moves out of range.
Olsen lands a leg kick that knocks Line off balance momentarily.
Olsen misses with the combination.
Olsen cracks Line with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Line throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Olsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Olsen slips a straight right by Line.
Olsen looks to land a right hand but Line moved out of range.
Line swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Line on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Olsen. That snapped Line's head back.
Line throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Olsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!#KD2#
Olsen drops Line with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Line looks back up at him and smiles so Olsen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Olsen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Olsen lands an uppercut, right on the button! Line tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kjetil Olsen!
Kjetil Olsen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C143
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Dispatch Regulator throws a low kick, looking for Line's leg but Line calmly moves out of range.
Line defending well as Dispatch Regulator loads up on a big left hand.
Dispatch Regulator connects with a right hand. Line shakes it off.
Line lands a jab to the nose.
Good standup being displayed there by Dispatch Regulator as he connects with a hook.
Line closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Line misses the target.
Dispatch Regulator scores with a crisp jab that stopped Line in his tracks.
Line misses with a body kick.
Dispatch Regulator defending well as Line loads up on a big left hand.
Line tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dispatch Regulator was well out of range. Poor timing from Line.
Dispatch Regulator fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Line looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Dispatch Regulator throws a right hand that Line ducks under and follows up with a left that Line also avoids with ease.
Dispatch Regulator with a hook.
Line stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Line is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dispatch Regulator, as that shot connected.
Dispatch Regulator ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dispatch Regulator is looking to score with low kicks.
Line moves out of range as Dispatch Regulator strikes.
Line rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a stiff right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dispatch Regulator. Line shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dispatch Regulator misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Dispatch Regulator connects with the punch.
Line throws a hook but Dispatch Regulator avoids it easily.
Dispatch Regulator tried to score with a low kick but Line checks it.
Line is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gothic Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Line throws a shot from downtown. Dispatch Regulator moves away and avoids it.
Dispatch Regulator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Line misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Dispatch Regulator tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dispatch Regulator scores with a spinning back kick!
Line misses with a body kick.
Dispatch Regulator throws a leg kick that is checked
and Line counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dispatch Regulator is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Good exchange - Dispatch Regulator coming out on top.
A slow jab from Dispatch Regulator misses its intended target. #T3#
Dispatch Regulator misses the jab.
Dispatch Regulator doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dispatch Regulator with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Line blocks a jab.
Dispatch Regulator throws the kick towards the body but Line avoids it.
It seemed like Line was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Line.
Line scores with a sloppy right hand. Dispatch Regulator should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Chronian Dispatch Regulator has been cut.
Dispatch Regulator throws a head kick that misses.
Line looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dispatch Regulator has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Line finds it's way round the side to connect with Dispatch Regulator's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Dispatch Regulator misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
Dispatch Regulator throws an overhand right that lands on Line's shoulder, as Line tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Dispatch Regulator defending well as Line loads up on a big left hand.
As Line tries to get set, Dispatch Regulator tries to push him back and clinch up but Line manages to avoid the attempt.
A shot to the body from Dispatch Regulator misses
and Line counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Line throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dispatch Regulator looks to land a body kick but Line moved away.
Line scores with a body shot.
Dispatch Regulator is breathing heavily.
Line jabs at Dispatch Regulator's body.
Line scores with a jab to the body.
Line lands with a shot to the body. #KD2#
Line drops Dispatch Regulator with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dispatch Regulator looks back up at him and smiles so Line waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Dispatch Regulator is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Line cracks Dispatch Regulator with a left hook right on the temple and Dispatch Regulator goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Line lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Dispatch Regulator is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gothic Line!
Our winner, Gothic 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: C139: De Minaur vs. Perkele
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
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.
Gee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Line.
Line throws the left hand but Gee avoids the punch easily.
Gee jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gee.
Line scores with a nice right hand.
Line lands a really nice looking cross but Gee seems unphased.
Gee takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Line misses with an uppercut. Gee saw that one coming.
Gee seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Line takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Line throws a lazy body kick
letting Gee counter with a right hand.
Gee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Line throws out the jab.
Gee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Inspektor Gee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gee thows a body kick. Line tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Gee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Line is out of range.
Gee is looking to land body kicks.
Gee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
Gee connects with a single shot there.
Line looks to throw the jab but Gee is out of range.
Gee needs to keep his hands up - Line had a free shot at his head there.
Gee misses with a few strikes there.
Gee throws the kick towards the body but Line avoids it.
Line misses the jab.
Gee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Line throws the kick towards the body but Gee avoids it.
Gee tries to land a leg kick but Line saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Gee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gee is breathing heavily.
Line misses with an uppercut. Gee saw that one coming.
Line lands a right hook 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!
Line scores with a push kick.
Line ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Inspektor Gee has been cut.#KD2#
Line cracks Gee with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gee looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Line finish him? #ROC2#Gee is rocked!
Gee walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Gee limp body while Line jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gothic Line!
An out of breath Gothic Line thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 933 Maluga vs. Leifsson IV
Date: Oct 14, 2022

#R1#
Line stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Conor The Barbarian has been cut.
The Barbarian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Line finds it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Barbarian.
The Barbarian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Line's hands.
The Barbarian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Line has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Barbarian.
The Barbarian scores with a jab. Line acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Barbarian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Line looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Barbarian misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Line misses.#KD#
The Barbarian drops Line with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Line looks back up at him and smiles so The Barbarian waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Line is rocked!#T1#
The Barbarian throws a shot from downtown. Line moves away and avoids it.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Line is still on wobbly legs! Can The Barbarian finish him?
The Barbarian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Line seems to have recovered his senses.
Line avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Line misses with an uppercut.
The Barbarian misses with a right hand
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD2#
Line drops The Barbarian with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but The Barbarian looks back up at him and smiles so Line waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#Conor The Barbarian's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Line throws a looping overhand right but The Barbarian ducks down to avoid it.
The Barbarian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Line pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Barbarian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Line ducks under a wild hook from The Barbarian.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Line as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#Conor The Barbarian's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The Barbarian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Conor The Barbarian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Line takes one to the chin there.
The Barbarian misses with a looping right.
The Barbarian connects with a combination that backs up Line into the cage. The Barbarian lands a flurry of punches that gets past Line's guard. Line is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! The Barbarian bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor The Barbarian!
During a confident post fight interview, Conor The Barbarian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 927 Sector vs. Joad
Date: Sep 09, 2022

#R1#
Bigg lands a right hook to the body.
Line lands with an uppercut that bounces Bigg off the cage and back into range.
Gothic Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Bigg.
Bigg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.
Line steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bigg. That one must have hurt.
Line throws a right and a left that both miss.
Line rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bigg counters with a nice leg kick.
Bigg scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bigg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Line.
Bigg throws a head kick that misses.
Bigg moves out of range of the leg kick from Line.
Bigg lands a nice hook to Line's body. Line takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Line wants to clinch
and Bigg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Line staying out of range there.
Bigg throws a leg kick but Line moved away.
Bigg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Line.
Bigg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Line dodges the punch combination from Bigg.
Bigg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Line fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bigg just manages to avoid it.
Line throws a body punch but Bigg moves out of range.
Bigg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bigg just misses with a punch to the body.
Line walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bigg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bigg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bigg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
A slow jab from Bigg misses its intended target.
Line moves out of range as Bigg throws a body kick.
It looked like Line was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bigg.
Line throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bigg misses with a kick to the body
and Line counters with a nice uppercut.
Bigg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Line fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bigg throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Bigg there.
Line misses with a body shot.
Line connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bigg momentarily.
Bigg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Line.
Bigg lands with a straight right. Line didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Line misses with a looping left.
Bigg tries to land a body kick
and Line counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Line misses.
Bigg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Line throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bigg counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Line lands a jab to the head.
Line connects with a solid leg kick.
Line cracks Bigg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bigg scores with the left hand. Line knows he should have avoided that one.
Line throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Line moves into the clinch.
Line blocks an uppercut.
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.#T4#
Line throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Line misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Bigg.
Bigg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Line misses with some punches.
Bigg can't find room to land a body shot as Line controls the action.
Line lands a hook to the side of the head.
Line blocks a body shot from Bigg.
Line goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Bigg.
Line prevents Bigg from breaking the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Line as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bigg.
Line tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Line blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Line throws a head punch that misses.
Bigg tries to break free but Line pushes him back against the cage.
Bigg blocks an uppercut.
Line gets through Bigg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Crusty Bigg will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Line moves out of range as Bigg throws a body kick.
Bigg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Line lands with a hook. Bigg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Line throws a lazy uppercut
and Bigg counters with a nice body kick.
Line moves in looking to clinch but Bigg pushes him off.
Bigg throws a counter combo.
Line throws a hook to the side of Bigg's head but Bigg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Line drops his hands momentarily and Bigg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Line throws a lazy uppercut
and Bigg counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Line misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigg throws a leg kick but Line sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bigg 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.
Bigg has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Line slips a straight right by Bigg.
Line misses with an uppercut. Bigg saw that one coming.#T1#
Bigg tries to land a front kick but Line steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Line throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bigg counters with a body kick.
Line fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Bigg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bigg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crusty Bigg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Line looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Line throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bigg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Line looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Line moves in looking to clinch but Bigg pushes him off.
Line throws an off balance right hand
and Bigg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Bigg throws a jab when Line was well out of range.
Line turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Line tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bigg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice body kick from Bigg.
Line tries to land a leg kick but Bigg saw it coming and moves away.
Line with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bigg to score with a decent uppercut.
Bigg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#Line is rocked!
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 shot there by Line.
Oh Line is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Line throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bigg counters with a nice kick to the body.
Line seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bigg fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Line out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Crusty Bigg!
Our winner, Crusty Bigg, 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: SYN 921 Slaissi vs. Line
Date: Aug 10, 2022

#R1#
Slaissi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Line.
Slaissi tried to counter with a leg kick but Line avoided it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Line.
Slaissi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Line thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Line misses.
Slaissi moves in looking to clinch but Line pushes him off.
That kick from Line tenderised Slaissi's leg. Slaissi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Line throws the left hand but Slaissi avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Slaissi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slaissi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Line misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Line tries to circle away but Slaissi has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Line is working Slaissi over against the cage.
Line swings wildly with an uppercut but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slaissi. #BC2#
Line breaks the clinch.
Slaissi tries to clinch
enabling Line to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Kimbo Slaissi has been cut.
Slaissi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Line lands an overhand right.
Slaissi scores with a jab.
Gothic Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Line's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slaissi under the eye.
Line throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Line tries to bum rush Slaissi with a series of wild strikes but Slaissi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
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!
An inside leg kick from Line misses.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Line! Slaissi is out on his feet! Line rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Slaissi is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Slaissi is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gothic Line!
A very excited looking Gothic 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: SYN 918 Tax Payer vs. Gracie
Date: Jul 27, 2022

#R1#
Babinski slips a jab and a cross from Line.
A little feinted left hand from Babinski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Line looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick from Line, right into the meat of the thigh.
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babinski.
An attempted straight right counter from Babinski misses the target.
Line scores with a sloppy right hand. Babinski should have avoided that one.
Line slips under a jab.
Babinski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babinski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Babinski.#KD#
Babinski feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Line sprawling to the canvas! Line rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Babinski finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Gothic Line has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Line lands with a right hand. #T1#
Babinski throws a big shot that misses.
Line throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Babinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Babinski.
A little feinted left hand from Babinski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Line displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babinski throws out the jab.
Babinski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slow jab from Line misses its intended target.
Line scores with a crisp jab that stopped Babinski in his tracks.
Babinski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Line moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Line looks to land a body kick but Babinski moved away.
Line misses with a looping left.
Babinski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Line throws a leg kick
and Babinski counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Line to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Babinski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Viktor Babinski!
A very excited looking Viktor Babinski 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: SYN 910 Leifsson vs. Maluga II
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Line jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#It looks like Clarence Hoost has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Line, as that shot connected.
Line connects with a nice looking jab.
Line throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Line throws the left hand but Hoost avoids the punch easily.
Line tests Hoost's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#Clarence Hoost's cut is getting worse.
Hoost slips under a jab.
Line throws out a loose jab but Hoost uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Line.
Hoost looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Line blocks a head kick by Hoost.
Line throws a shot from downtown. Hoost moves away and avoids it.
Hoost on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hoost wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Line throws a big shot that misses.
Hoost's jab looks to have found its range, popping Line under the eye.
Hoost takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#Clarence Hoost's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Line is trying to force a seperation but Hoost has the dominant position.#BC2#
Line pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Line misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoost misses the target.
Hoost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.
Line swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoost tried to counter with a leg kick but Line avoided it.
A clash of legs there as Line blocks the low kick.
A swing and a miss from Line.
Hoost throwing a counter right hand but Line manages to avoid it.
Hoost slips a jab from Line.#T2#
A big left from Hoost misses.
Line displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Line looks for the body kick but Hoost saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoost.
Line fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hoost staying out of range there.
Hoost avoids a punch combination nicely.
Line bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoost's head backwards.#CUT2#Jeez, Clarence Hoost's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Clarence Hoost's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gothic Line!
After the fight, Gothic 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: SYN 90210
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Line checks the leg kick.#KD2#
Nice combo by Line! Oh, that's hurt him - McGuire falls to the canvas and Line follows him into side control. #ROC2#McGuire is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bryer McGuire has been cut.
McGuire regains half guard there - taking advantage of Line's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Line thows a huge punch but McGuire dodges it nicely.
Line looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Line takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line wants to pass to mount but McGuire is defending the position. #T1#
Line is taking a breather. McGuire says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McGuire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Line.
Line perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Line trying to control from McGuire's half guard. McGuire has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Line is stalling in the full guard.
Line is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Line postures up in McGuire's guard and throws a big left but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire wants to stand but Line is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Line misses with an uppercut.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
Line tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Line scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Line drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Line connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Line.
McGuire checks a leg kick. #T3#
Line walks into a left hand. #KD#
McGuire lands a big right hand that sends Line crashing to the mat! McGuire stays standing though and waves Line back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Gothic Line has been cut.
Line buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Line keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
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 takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Line ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Line lunges at McGuire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGuire's hand.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Line.
McGuire checks a leg kick.
Line lands a jab to McGuire's midsection.#T4#
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Line slips the punch.
Line scores with a jab to the jaw.
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 McGuire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGuire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGuire scores with a nice right hand.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Line was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Line was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McGuire takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Line tries to keep at a distance but McGuire has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Line.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Line wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGuire has him pressed against the cage.
Line throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Line makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gothic Line will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McGuire throws out a leg kick but Line moves out of range and McGuire only half commits.
McGuire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Line connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGuire. McGuire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGuire throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Line drops McGuire with a naaaaasty hook - McGuire is in real trouble here! Line dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gothic Line!
Gothic Line thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 897 Maluga vs. Leifsson
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Line lands a two punch combo. #CUT#It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torvik.
Line rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Line takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torvik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
Line lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torvik's sensitive parts.
Torvik 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 cracks Torvik with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Torvik throws a poor cross that misses
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torvik connects with a looping right hand.
Line misses with a right hand
and Torvik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line looks to score with a jab to the body but Torvik is just out of range.
Line lands a jab-cross combination.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Torvik just misses with a punch to the body.
Gothic Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Torvik drops Line with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Line looks back up at him and smiles so Torvik waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Line is rocked!
Torvik takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oh Line is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Line uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torvik.#T1#
Torvik checks a leg kick.
Line seems to have got his legs back now.
Torvik lands a leg kick that knocks Line off balance momentarily.
Torvik takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#That has opened up Sven Torvik's cut even more.
Line lands the left hand.
Line misses with a straight right.
Torvik throws a leg kick
and Line counters with a right hand to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Torvik.
Line throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Torvik counters with a crisp right hand that drops Line! Torvik lets Line back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Line connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Torvik momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Torvik.
Line misses with a combination
and Torvik counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Line throws a hook but Torvik avoids it easily.
Torvik throws out a counter right but Line avoids it with no problem.
Torvik misses the shot to the body.
Line fires out a quick counter leg kick but Torvik just manages to avoid it.
Line avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Torvik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left and a right from Line both land. Nice combination.
Line throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torvik counters with an outside leg kick.
Torvik lands a right hook to the body.
Torvik misses with a wild body shot.
Line throws a body punch but Torvik moves out of range.
Line misses with a right hand
enabling Torvik to counter with a crisp jab.
Torvik walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Line checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Torvik moves out of range of the body kick from Line.
Torvik feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Torvik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torvik gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#The cut above Sven Torvik's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Torvik checks a leg kick.
Torvik lands a jab to Line's midsection.
Line throws a right hand that misses
and Torvik counters with a nice uppercut.
Torvik drops Line with a naaaaasty hook - Line is in real trouble here! Torvik dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Torvik!
Sven Torvik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 892 Bitter Rivals
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
A left and a right from Line both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Crusty Bigg has been cut.
Line moves out of range of the body kick.
Bigg moves out of range as Line throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bigg misses the target.
Line misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Line misses the target.
Line throws a sloppy head kick and Bigg moves out of range easily.
Bigg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Line lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bigg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Bigg misses.
Line unleashes a big counter combination but Bigg bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Line with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bigg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Bigg misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Line counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Line looking to finish! #ROC2#Bigg is rocked!
Line throwing strikes but missing.
Line is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Line trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bigg trying to control the position.
Bigg keeping moving, preventing Line from controlling successfully.
Line with a flurry of punches that miss.
Line trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Line throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bigg works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bigg scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bigg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bigg misses with a kick to the body.
Line smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Line lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Bigg goes down and covers up as Line starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gothic Line!
After the fight, Gothic 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: SYN 886 Steve vs. Blazkov
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Line lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Line throws a leg kick which misses Torvik's front leg but catches the back leg as Torvik tries to avoid it.
Torvik walks into a straight right hand from Line.
Torvik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Line.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Torvik misses with an uppercut. Line saw that one coming.
Torvik throws an off balance right hand
and Line connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torvik throws a shot from downtown. Line moves away and avoids it.
Torvik takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Torvik lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Line misses with an uppercut. Torvik saw that one coming.
Torvik throws out a loose jab but Line uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Line throws a looping overhand right but Torvik ducks down to avoid it.
Line clobbers Torvik with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Torvik throws a hook to the side of Line's head but Line sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Line misses with a hook
and Torvik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Torvik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Line moves forwards but Torvik connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Torvik looks to score with a jab to the body but Line is just out of range.
Line connects with an inside leg kick.
Torvik walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Torvik connects with an inside leg kick.
Torvik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Line chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Line throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Torvik blocks a jab.
Nice shot lands for Line.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Line lands with an uppercut that bounces Torvik off the cage and back into range.
Line throws out a loose jab but Torvik uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Torvik throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
Line misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Torvik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Line misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Torvik misses.
Torvik avoids the head kick by Line.
Line explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Line throws a hook but Torvik avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Torvik! But no joy.
Torvik throws a chopping leg kick but Line manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Torvik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Torvik loads up on a big right hand but Line slips the punch.
Torvik loads up on a big right hand but Line slips the punch.
Torvik throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
Line throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Torvik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Line moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Line tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torvik was well out of range. Poor timing from Line.
Line scores with a body shot.
Line throws a quick inside leg kick.
Line lands a lovely overhand right.
Line lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Line takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Line missing with a left hand there. Torvik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Line is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Line misses with a body shot.
Line thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Torvik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Line misses.
Line lands a head shot.
Torvik avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Torvik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Line's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torvik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Line misses
and Torvik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torvik. Line does a little dance to reset his feet.
Line throws an off balance right hand
and Torvik counters with a leg kick.
Line thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torvik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Line avoids the body shot from Torvik.
Torvik misses with a body shot.
Line swings away with a body shot that misses
and Torvik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Line throws a hook but Torvik avoids it easily.
Gothic Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Line lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gothic Line dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Torvik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Torvik just misses with a punch to the body.
Sven Torvik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Line misses with a right hand
and Torvik counters with a stiff right hand.
Torvik looks to throw the jab but Line is out of range.
Line avoids the body shot from Torvik.
Line is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torvik.
Torvik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Line doesn't seem bothered though.
Torvik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Torvik only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Line connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Torvik's hands.
Torvik fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Line throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Torvik throws a hook but Line blocks it.
Line avoids the body shot from Torvik.
Line misses with a jab to the body
letting Torvik counter with a right hand. #T1#
Line lands with a straight right. Torvik didn't see that one coming.
Line lunges at Torvik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Torvik's hand.
Torvik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Line at a distance.
Line pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Torvik appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torvik.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Torvik might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Line has got the better of the exchanges.
A slow jab from Torvik misses its intended target.
Line appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Line.
Line looks to score with a jab to the body but Torvik is just out of range.
Torvik is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Line with a body shot.
Line misses with a hook. Torvik ducked under it nicely.
Line rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Line takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torvik throws a lazy uppercut
and Line counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Line just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Torvik checks a low kick from Line.
It seemed like Torvik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A cross from Line lands.
Torvik misses with the combination.
Torvik swings for the body but Line moves out of range.
Line lands the left hand.#CUT#That has opened up Sven Torvik's cut even more.
Line cracks Torvik with a right hand to the side of the head.
Line tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Line fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Torvik has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Torvik moves out of range as Line strikes.
Gothic Line is winning the standup battle so far.
Line throws a poor cross that misses
and Torvik counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Torvik scores with a punch to the head.
Line throws a looping overhand right but Torvik ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Line throws a head kick that Torvik semi-blocks.
Line dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Line dips to his left and cracks Torvik with an uppercut!
Line lands with a nice body punch.
Torvik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Line sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Line cracks Torvik with an open hand slap.
Torvik stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Line.
Torvik avoids the body shot from Line.
Torvik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Torvik throws out a counter right but Line avoids it with no problem.
Line throws a big shot that misses.
Line throws a jab when Torvik was well out of range.
A solid body kick from Line. #T4#
Line lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line misses with a straight left.
Donk. Line catches Torvik right on the button with a cross.
Line lands with a nice combination. Torvik backs away looking to recover.
Line misses with a hook
and Torvik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Line throws an overhand right that lands on Torvik's shoulder, as Torvik tries to avoid the shot.
Torvik walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Line throws a sloppy head kick and Torvik moves out of range easily.
Torvik misses with a lunging right hand
and Torvik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torvik has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Torvik catches Line with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torvik slips a straight right by Line.
Torvik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gothic Line dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sven Torvik's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Torvik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Torvik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Torvik just misses with a punch to the body.
Torvik misses the shot to the body.
Torvik takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Line dips to his left and cracks Torvik with an uppercut!
Line on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Line lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Torvik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Line is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torvik can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Torvik. That did some damage!
Line throws a body shot but no joy.
Torvik misses with a looping right.
Line takes a swing at Torvik's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Torvik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Line.
A jab from Torvik finds it's way through Line's defenses.
Torvik throws a shot from downtown. Line moves away and avoids it.
Torvik cracks a nice hook into Line's ribs.
Torvik defending well as Line loads up on a big left hand.
Line throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Line gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Line gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Torvik gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Line is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Torvik!
A relieved looking Sven Torvik 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: SYN 881 Maluga vs. Namasuzuki
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Sparxx takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Line moves away from the strike by Sparxx.
Sparxx throws a nice outside leg kick.
Line throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Line with a nice calf kick.
Line throws an overhand right that lands on Sparxx's shoulder, as Sparxx tries to avoid the shot.
Line walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sparxx throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Line bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Line looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big left from Line misses.
Line lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Line attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An attempted straight right counter from Sparxx misses the target.#KD#
Sparxx lands a big right hand that sends Line crashing to the mat! Sparxx stays standing though and waves Line back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparxx misses with a looping right.
Sparxx misses with a kick to the body.
Sparxx waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Line.
Line throws a series of punches but Sparxx moves out of range.
Line misses with a few strikes there.
Line slips a straight right by Sparxx.#T1#
Sparxx connects with a body shot.
Line throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sparxx.
Sparxx smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Line takes a swing at Sparxx's ribcage but misses.
Line moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#Line is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Sparxx.
Sparxx takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Line rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sparxx counters with a crisp right that sends Line to the canvas! Sparxx follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Sparxx!
Gary Sparxx seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 166 - Line Vs Mad Onion
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Mad Onion throws a sloppy head kick and Line moves out of range easily.
Mad Onion scores with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mad Onion.
Mad Onion throws a lazy right hand but Line sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Line missing with a left hand there. Mad Onion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Line misses with a hook.
As Line backs off Mad Onion throws a huge counter combo but Line manages to avoid it all.
Line takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mad Onion lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Line backs up against the cage.
Line lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mad Onion's sensitive parts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mad Onion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Line scores with a jab.
Line lands a nice shot that snaps Mad Onion's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mad Onion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Line circles away quickly and effectively.
Line is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mad Onion throws a push kick but Line slaps the foot to one side.
Luke Mad Onion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Line misses.
Line lands an overhand right.
Line throws a body shot but no joy.
Line lands a two punch combo.
Mad Onion throws a leg kick which misses Line's front leg but catches the back leg as Line tries to avoid it. #T1#
Mad Onion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Line avoids the head kick by Mad Onion.
Mad Onion looks to land a right hand but Line moved out of range.
Line is looking to counter with a shot 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. #KD#
Line moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Mad Onion goes down! Can Line finish him!?#ROC#Mad Onion is rocked!
Line postures up in Mad Onion's guard and throws a big left but Mad Onion blocks it.
Mad Onion is still in real trouble! Can Line finish him?
Mad Onion is looking to stand up but Line isn't so interested in that idea.
Mad Onion is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Line dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Line takes a little break here. Mad Onion wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mad Onion seems to have recovered his senses.
Line in side control, throwing shots but Mad Onion defends.
Mad Onion wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee asks Line politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Line prefers to stall for the moment though.
Line creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mad Onion sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Line 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.#T2#
Line trying to control the position but Mad Onion is working away.
Line working the body and head with strikes.
Mad Onion is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Line misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mad Onion is trying to buck Line off.
Line slows the pace down.
Line wants to control but Mad Onion is keeping him busy.
Mad Onion wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Line wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mad Onion keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mad Onion wants to get back to his feet but Line is dominant here and he's now got Mad Onion's back!
Line punches Mad Onion on the ear.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Even with his hooks in, Line manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Mad Onion is trying to stand back up.
Line struggling to keep hold of the position.
Line thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mad Onion is trying to get back to his feet but Line has full control of the position and if anything, Mad Onion has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Line tightening his grip on Mad Onion, looking for the choke.
Line trying to control momentarily.
Mad Onion is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Line off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Line throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Line thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mad Onion trying to get back to his feet but Line is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gothic Line dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Line throws a looping overhand right but Mad Onion ducks down to avoid it.
Mad Onion lands with a kick to the temple. Line shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mad Onion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Line swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Line jabs Mad Onion to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Line misses with a looping left.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mad Onion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Line paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gothic Line is winning the standup battle so far.
Mad Onion connects with a looping right hand.
Mad Onion blocks a head kick by Line.
Mad Onion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mad Onion bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Line's head.
Mad Onion slips a jab from Line.
Mad Onion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Line.
Mad Onion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Line.
Line works the jab nicely.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Line here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Line swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Mad Onion misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mad Onion throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Line blocks it with crossed arms.
Mad Onion misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Line.
Mad Onion throws an elbow that misses. #T1#
Line tries to work over Mad Onion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Line presses Mad Onion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Line pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Line cracks Mad Onion with an open hand slap.
A nice inside leg kick there by Line. That's going to slow Mad Onion down.
Line throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mad Onion.
Line lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mad Onion at a distance.
Line throws out a loose jab but Mad Onion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mad Onion looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mad Onion takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Mad Onion pushes Line up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Line breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Line. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Line.
Mad Onion takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Line throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mad Onion throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Line counters with a leg kick.
Mad Onion takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Mad Onion closes the distance and clinches.
Mad Onion gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Gothic Line has been cut.#T2#
Line misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Line.
Line softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mad Onion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Line's brow. #BC#
Line's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Line pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Mad Onion.
Mad Onion takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Line.
Mad Onion closes the distance but Line moves to the side
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Line throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Line missing with a left hand there. Mad Onion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mad Onion looks to score with a jab to the body but Line is just out of range.
Line slips under a jab.
Line throws a jab but it's blocked by Mad Onion.
Mad Onion checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mad Onion misses with an uppercut
enabling Line to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Line scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
and Line counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Mad Onion! He's just covering up as Line starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gothic Line!
Gothic Line retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Gothic Line started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: OFK 159 - Knox Vs Line
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Line fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Line changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Line looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Line manages to avoid it.
Knox moves out of range as Line strikes.
Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Line misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A low kick lands for Line.
Line connects with a crisp jab.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
Line scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Line looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Jab, jab by Line - just one landing. #ROC2#Knox is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Line fakes the body blow, causing Knox to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Knox goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gothic Line!
Gothic Line is the new heavyweight champion!
Gothic 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.
Zeta Knox spoke after the fight, saying '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

Event: OFK 154 - Line Vs Koniu
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
Line jabs at Koniu's body.
Koniu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Line moves into the clinch successfully.
Koniu misses with a knee to the head.
Koniu's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Koniu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Still in the clinch, Line scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Japa Koniu has been cut.
Line prevents Koniu from breaking the clinch.
Line digs a right hand into Koniu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koniu's gas tank.
Line lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Line stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Koniu looks winded!
Line lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Koniu.
Line works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Line lands with a short shot to the head.
Line lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koniu takes a shot to the head.
Line lands a shot to the body.
Line lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Line.
A right handed body shot lands from Line.
A left hand lands to the body for Line.
Line tries to throw a body punch but Koniu avoids it by throwing Line back against the cage.
Line digs a right hand into Koniu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koniu's gas tank.
Line lands a left hand. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Line.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Line.
Line lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Koniu.
Line throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koniu takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Line creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Line lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koniu or not.
A short uppercut from Line.
Line lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Line.
Line digs a right hand underneath Koniu's ribcage. Koniu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Line creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Japa Koniu's cut even more.
A left hand lands to the body for Line.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Line.
Line lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koniu backwards.
Line lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Koniu is rocked!
Line scores with a hook to the body.
Koniu is still on wobbly legs! Can Line finish him?
Line tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koniu blocks a body shot from Line.
Koniu seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Line makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Line throws a big uppercut that drops Koniu! More strikes from Line and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Koniu lies dazed against the cage as Line celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gothic Line!
A determined Gothic Line didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: OFK 147 - Knox Vs Mad Onion
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Nekele missing with a left hand there. Line was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Line misses the target.
Nekele throws a nice looking combination but Line bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice straight punches there by Nekele. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nekele.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nekele.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nekele. Line does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Line misses the target.
Line throws a lazy head kick
and Nekele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Line throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Line fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nekele on the side of the head.
Nekele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Nekele. Beautiful body shot.
A cross from Line lands.
Nekele misses with a body shot
and Line counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Line throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nekele misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Line to counter with a crisp jab.
Nekele throws the left hand but Line avoids the punch easily.
Nekele closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nekele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Line lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nekele at a distance. #T1#
Line sizes up Nekele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good leg kick by Line.
Nekele throws a wild body kick that Line sees coming a mile off.
Line works over Nekele's head and body with a nice combination.
Nekele looks to land a right hand but Line moved out of range.
Naiki Nekele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Line. #KD#
Line lands a head kick that stumbles Nekele and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC#Nekele is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
Nekele looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Line throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nekele works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Line 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.
Nekele being controlled here, momentarily.
Nekele preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Line stopping the sweep attempt from Nekele.
Nekele trying to control the position here.
Line trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Nekele wants to sweep here but Line controlling him for the moment.
Nekele has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Line has passed into side control.
Nekele is trying to get back to half guard.
Nekele is still trying to improve position.
Nekele being controlled for a moment.
Line tries to score with some ground and pound. Nekele controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nekele trying to remain calm as Line controls from the top position.
Nekele can't do much from the bottom here.
Line controls the position from side control.#T3#
Line creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nekele sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Line throws a strike aimed at the side of Nekele's head but Nekele avoids it well.
Nekele is trying to work for a sweep but Line has mounted him!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Line avoids the attempt from Nekele to control.
Line wants to control the pace but Nekele is squirming around nicely.
Nekele tries to hold on but Line postures up.
Line throws some wild stikes that Nekele manages to avoid easily.
Line has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nekele's face.
Line can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nekele is looking to escape. #T4#
Line is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nekele can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nekele keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Line throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nekele because Line loaded up on that one.
Nekele is squirming around, avoiding Line's attempts to control the action.
Nekele tries to lock up and control but Line gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nekele holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Line tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Line wants to control the pace but Nekele is squirming around nicely.
Line looking to ground and pound but Nekele is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gothic Line dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Naiki Nekele's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Line scores with a hook.
Nekele scores with a decent looking hook.
Nekele digs a good body shot into Line's ribs.
Nekele misses with a body shot.
Nekele has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nekele throws a predictable looking body shot
and Line counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Line scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nekele in his tracks.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
Nekele punishes Line's body with a nice straight punch.
Nekele moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Line just misses with a punch to the body.
Line scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Line finds it's target.
Nekele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Line misses with a hook.
Nekele throws a looping overhand right but Line ducks down to avoid it.
Line keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nekele.
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Line was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.#T1#
Nekele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nekele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Line is looking to counter punch.
Line blocks a jab.
Line lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nekele at a distance.
Line lands a jab to Nekele's midsection.
Line lands a right hook to the body.
Gothic Line is winning the standup battle so far.
Nekele is breathing heavily.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Nekele.
Nekele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Line cracks Nekele with an open hand slap.
Line misses with a jab, cross combination.
Line scores with a punch to the head.
Nekele takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line thuds a left hand into Nekele's body.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.
Nekele misses with a hook to the body
and Line counters with a leg kick.
Line throws a head kick but Nekele moves out of range.
Nekele gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nekele takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Line swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nekele.
Nekele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Line.#KD#
Line throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Nekele tumbling to the canvas!
Nekele is still in real trouble! Can Line finish him?
Line postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nekele seems to have recovered his senses.
Nekele utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Line advances to half guard.
Nekele is refusing to be controlled, as Line sits in half guard.
Nekele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nekele slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Line showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nekele looking to control. #T3#
Nekele is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Line might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Line engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Line forces his way into half guard.
Line is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nekele can do to turn this around?
Line throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Line is thwarting Nekele's attempts to control the position.
Line trying to pass the guard but Nekele defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nekele is trying to get back to full guard.
Line performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Line's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Line throwing shots but Nekele is blocking nicely.
Line missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nekele tries to get to full guard but Line has control of the leg.
Nekele is refusing to be controlled, as Line sits in half guard.
Nekele is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gothic Line dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Naiki Nekele's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nekele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the body from Nekele misses
and Line counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Line lands a jab.
Nekele misses the jab.
Nekele moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Line looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nekele takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
Line jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nekele tries to bum rush Line with a series of wild strikes but Line uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Line here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nekele throws a hook but Line avoids it easily.
Nekele moves out of range of the strikes.
Nekele 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.
The fighters circling - Nekele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nekele throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
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!
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
A combination from Nekele does no damage.
Nekele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Line lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Line avoids the body shot from Nekele. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Nekele lands an impressive looking overhand right. Line doesn't seem phased though.
Line lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Line missing with a left hand there. Nekele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Line scores with a decent looking hook.
Nekele has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Line throws a looping overhand right but Nekele ducks down to avoid it.
Nekele takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Line fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Line misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Line lands with a straight right. Nekele didn't see that one coming.
Line stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nekele punishes Line's body with a nice straight punch.
Line cracks Nekele with an open hand slap.
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 with a nice calf kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Line.
Line avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Line changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nekele clobbers Line with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gothic Line is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Line misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nekele.
Line ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nekele moves away.
Line digs a good hook to Nekele's body.
Nekele lands a nice shot that snaps Line's head back.
Line scores with a head kick. Nekele tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Line slips under a jab.
Nekele is looking to slow Line down with leg kicks.
Nekele moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nekele. Line does a little dance to reset 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.
Nekele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Line counters with a nice uppercut.
Line connects with a right hand. Nekele shakes it off.
Line walks into a left hand.
Nekele on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Line bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nekele's head.#CL#
Line moves into the clinch.#T3#
Line tries to work over Nekele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nekele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nekele scores with a shot to the side of Line's head.
Line doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Line fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nekele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nekele 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 Line. #BC#
Line escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Nekele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Line.
Sloppy strikes from Line. Those never looked like landing.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Line was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
Line lands with an uppercut that bounces Nekele off the cage and back into range.
Line scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Line was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
Line misses with a looping left.
Nekele slips under a jab.
Line drops his hands momentarily and Nekele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Line avoids the body shot from Nekele.
Nekele takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Line, as that shot connected.
Nekele throws a jab when Line was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Line works the jab nicely.
Line throws a shot from downtown. Nekele moves away and avoids it.
Naiki Nekele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nekele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nekele throws a jab when Line was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gothic Line showed his dominance in that final round.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gothic Line!
After winning the bout, Gothic Line thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 141 - Philips Vs Line
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Line misses the jab.
Line pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Line misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Line misses.
Line throws a shot from downtown. Philips moves away and avoids it.
Philips tries to clinch there but Line circles away.
Line ducks right into an uppercut from Philips.
Gothic Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Philips - just one landing.
Philips takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Philips swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Philips ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Philips jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Line wants to break the clinch but can't.
Philips missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Philips.
Philips lands an elbow inside that Line shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Gothic Line has been cut.#T1#
Philips lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Line escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Radio Philips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Line misses.
Philips avoids the body shot from Line.
Line tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Philips was well out of range. Poor timing from Line.
Line throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Line throws a hook to the side of Philips's head but Philips sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Philips fires out a quick counter leg kick but Line just manages to avoid it.
Philips getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Line misses the target.
That kick from Philips tenderised Line's leg. Line is trying to keep his angry face on.
Philips steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Line.
Line throws a jab but it's blocked by Philips.
Line throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Line throws a looping overhand right but Philips ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Line throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Line stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Philips walks into a stiff left hand from Line.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line throws a big shot that misses.
Philips tries to clinch
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
Line scores with a jab. Philips acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Radio Philips has been cut.
Line takes one to the side of the head.
Line lands with a good body shot.
Philips throws a head kick that misses.
Line scores with a nice strike.
Line changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Philips tries to avoid it but Line manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Philips to the ground. Philips escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Line takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Philips uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Line.
Philips throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
Philips uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Line.
Philips is looking to clinch. #T3#
Line throws a lazy right hand but Philips sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Philips takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Line's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Line's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Philips 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.
Philips 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 connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Philips momentarily.
Line avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Line misses with a straight left.
Line is looking to land body kicks.
As Line tries to get set, Philips tries to push him back and clinch up but Line manages to avoid the attempt.
Philips steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Line.
Philips stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Line throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Line throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Philips looks to score with a jab to the body but Line is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
Line takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Line throws a hook but Philips avoids it easily.
Philips bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Line missing with a left hand there. Philips was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Philips tried to counter with a leg kick but Line avoided it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Philips doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Philips buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Philips slips a jab from Line.
Philips ducks under a wild hook from Line.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Philips.
A shot to the liver by Line. Beautiful body shot.
Philips stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Line.
Philips misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Line on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
It looks like Philips has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Philips takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gothic Line dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A big left from Line misses.
Line moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gothic Line seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Line lands an overhand right.
Philips throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Philips is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Line changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Philips steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Line.
Philips gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Line gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Philips is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gothic Line!
A very excited looking Gothic 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 136 - Knox Vs Line
Date: Oct 24, 2021

#R1#
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Line counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Line keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Line is looking for the big counter here.
Line keeps Knox at a distance using the push kick.
Line lands with a straight right. Knox didn't see that one coming.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Line moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Line gets a clinch.
Knox just leaning against Line, taking a breather. #BC#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Gothic Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox blocks a jab.
Line with a nice calf kick.
Knox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knox there as he acknowledges the 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!
Line throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Line tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knox swivels and escapes.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Knox swings for the body but Line moves out of range.
Line looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
As Line looks to move away, Knox throws a big counter combo but Line just gets out of the way.
Line thuds his right hand into Knox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knox takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
Line throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Knox moves out of range as Line strikes.#CL2#
Line moves into range and clinches up with Knox.
Line presses Knox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Line prevents a body shot from Knox.
Line lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Line misses with the head strike.
Knox has Line pressed against the cage. #BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Line tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Line works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Line misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Line.
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 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Line throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Knox has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.#CL2#
Line clinches. #BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Line misses with a right hand
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Line misses with a looping right.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Line connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knox. Knox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Line misses with a low kick as Knox jumps back.#T3#
Line misses with a looping left.
Line throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Line throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease.
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Line misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Zeta Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knox stuffs the takedown.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Line throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knox's waist but Knox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Line off to one side.
Zeta Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gothic Line.
Line looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Line throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Line lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Line lunges at Knox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knox's hand.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Line.#T4##KD#
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!
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!
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Line's head, knocking him out cold! Knox is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox retains his heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Zeta Knox made sure he mentioned Savage Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: OFK 126 - Bagwis Vs Naulakko
Date: Sep 19, 2021

#R1#
Zinsou shoots for a double leg takedown but Line sprawls well. He's pushed Zinsou's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Line with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zinsou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yayi Zinsou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zinsou is defended easily by Line.
Line throws a low kick but Zinsou moves out of range easily.
Zinsou blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Line.
Zinsou throws a hook to the side of Line's head but Line sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Line swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zinsou tries to clinch up but Line circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Line gets caught flat footed, as Zinsou shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Line has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Line wants to stand and escape but Zinsou is having none of it.
Zinsou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zinsou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Line keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully. #T1#
Line bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zinsou's guard. #REVR#
Line is looking to stand up but Zinsou won't let him.
Zinsou managing to control the position.
Zinsou trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Line controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Line wanted to stand there but Zinsou had control of the position.
Zinsou wants to get back to his feet but Line is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Line has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zinsou is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Line stopping the sweep attempt from Zinsou.
Line distracts Zinsou with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zinsou keeping moving, preventing Line from controlling successfully.
Zinsou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Line puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Line stops Zinsou from getting back to his feet.
Line wants to stand up but Zinsou has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Well, if Line 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.
Zinsou wants to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Line trying to control the action but Zinsou is working from the bottom.
Zinsou is looking for a sweep. Line is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Line wants to control but Zinsou is keeping him busy.
Line wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zinsou on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Line scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zinsou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Line.
A slow jab from Line misses its intended target.
Line tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zinsou manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Line misses with a leg kick.
Line feints and then cracks Zinsou's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zinsou down. #CL#
Line gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Line lands a body punch.
Line lands with a left to the head. #CUT#It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.#TD2#
Zinsou turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Line is looking to get back to his feet here but Zinsou is keeping cool and he's managed to take Line's back.
We've been informed that Zinsou has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Line is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Zinsou not allowing Line to control his hands.
Zinsou throwing sloppy strikes.
Zinsou lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Zinsou throwing strikes and Line squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Zinsou misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Zinsou lands a big elbow.
Zinsou looking to finish with strikes here!
Zinsou throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Zinsou throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gothic Line dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
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#
Zinsou slips a jab from Line.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Line here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#CL2#
Zinsou has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zinsou is trying to drag Line to the mat but Line just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Line misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zinsou is trying to pull guard but Line has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Line breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zinsou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gothic Line has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yayi Zinsou.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Line as he avoids it easily.
Line lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou looks for a takedown but Line sprawls well.
Line slaps away a takedown attempt from Zinsou, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Line misses the target.
Zinsou shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Line defends it nicely.#T1#
Line's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zinsou under the eye.
Line misses with a straight right.
Zinsou chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Line can pounce on him.
Line connects with a single shot there.
Line ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zinsou takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zinsou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Line counters with an inside leg kick.
Zinsou jabs Line to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Line tries to land a leg kick but Zinsou saw it coming and moves away.
Line throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2##TD2#
Zinsou looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Line manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zinsou misses with a takedown attempt - Line sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Line swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Line is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zinsou can do to turn this around?
Line lands an overhand right.
Line throws a jab when Zinsou was well out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Line. That snapped Zinsou's head back.
BOOM! Line lands a beautiful left hook that drops Zinsou. Zinsou tries to recover but Line is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Zinsou lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gothic Line!
An out of breath Gothic Line thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFK 120 - Knox Vs Mad Onion
Date: Sep 01, 2021

#R1#
Grabber misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grabber slips under a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grabber darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grabber swings for the body but Line moves out of range.
Line connects with a crisp jab.
Line misses with an attempted mid kick.
Line connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Line connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grabber momentarily.
Line tests Grabber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick lands for Line.
Line slips a straight right by Grabber.
Grabber walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Line drops Grabber with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Grabber looks back up at him and smiles so Line waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Grabber is rocked!
Line moves out of range as Grabber strikes.
Line feints a counter leg kick.
Oh Grabber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Line bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Line drops Grabber with a big left hand! Grabber is injured, injured bad! Line jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gothic Line!
Gothic Line thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFK 114 - Knox Vs line
Date: Aug 11, 2021

#R1#
A jab lands there for Line.#CUT2#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Knox defending well as Line loads up on a big left hand.
Line catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Danga de danga de dang - Knox scores with a four punch combination!
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Line moves away and avoids it.
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Line is looking to land body kicks.
Knox walks into a straight right hand from Line.
Line throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Knox misses with a hook. Line ducked under it nicely.
Line misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Line fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Line throws a nice inside leg kick.
Line goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Line's head but Line sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Line throws a leg kick that misses.
Gothic Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox moves out of range as Line throws a body kick.
A big left from Knox misses.
Line looks for the body kick but Knox saw that one coming.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Line misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Line misses its intended target.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Line sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox cracks Line with an open hand slap.
Line lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Knox seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Line stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Line displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Line lands a jab to the nose.
Line throws a body shot but no joy.
Line pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Line throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
Line avoids the body shot from Knox.
Line misses with a hook.
Line fakes the leg kick and cracks Knox in the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Line connects with the punch.
Line avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Line pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Line.
Line misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox swings for the body but Line moves out of range.
A jab from Knox does it's job there.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Line throws a big shot that misses.
Line swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Line swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Line jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Line uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knox has time to react.
Line throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Line throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Line throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Line lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Line.
Line closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knox checks a leg kick. #T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Line.
Line lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.
Line connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#KD#
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!#ROC#Line is rocked!
Knox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Line's hands.
Line is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Line is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Knox had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Line drops his hands momentarily. Knox doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Line staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Line doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox retains his heavyweight title!
Zeta Knox took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Savage Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: OFK 106 - Mad Onion Vs Knox
Date: Jul 14, 2021

#R1#
Brand misses with an uppercut
and Brand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brand changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Daniel Brand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Line.
Line slips a jab and a cross from Brand.
A little feinted left hand from Line on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brand looks to land a right hand but Line moved out of range.
Line swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brand 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 poor cross that misses
and Line takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brand just misses with a punch to the body.
Line scores with a jab to the body.
Line swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Line.
Brand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Line ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Line lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Line counters with a nice body kick.
Nice cross by Brand.
Line scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brand fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brand.
Brand misses with a hook.
Line lands a right hook to the body.
Line pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brand is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brand throws a right hand that misses
and Line counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Line lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brand doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brand connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #KD#
Line lands a big head kick that sends Brand tumbling to the mat! Line takes a step backwards and waves Brand back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Daniel Brand has been cut.#T2#
Brand misses with a combination
and Line counters with a leg kick.
Line connects with a single shot there.
Line thows a left - swing and a miss!
Line misses with an uppercut
and Brand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brand misses with a left hand
letting Line counter with a right hand.
Line with a nice cross.
Line connects with a body shot that sends Brand's belly button to the back.
Brand throws a lazy right hand but Line sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Line needs to keep his hands up - Brand had a free shot at his head there.#KD#
Line lands a big right hand that sends Brand crashing to the mat! Line stays standing though and waves Brand back to his feet!#ROC#Brand is rocked!
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brand.#T3#
Line grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Brand takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Line cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gothic Line!
A less than humble Gothic Line misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: OFK 101 - Mad Onion vs Line
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Mad Onion misses with a hook. Line ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
Line on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Line throws a series of punches but Mad Onion moves out of range.
Mad Onion misses with a head kick.
Mad Onion lands a nice shot that snaps Line's head back.
A big left from Mad Onion misses.
Mad Onion is looking to chop away at Line's legs. #CL#
Mad Onion closes the distance and pushes Line back into the cage.
Mad Onion blocking some punches.
Line misses with the head strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mad Onion obliges.
Line looks winded!
Mad Onion trying to land knees to the body.
Line tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Mad Onion to work. #BC#
Mad Onion manages to break the clinch.
Mad Onion throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Line looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mad Onion is looking to clinch. #T1#
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.
Mad Onion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Line paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Mad Onion has closed the distance and engaged Line in a clinch. #BC2#
Line breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mad Onion. Line does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Mad Onion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mad Onion digs a good hook to Line's body. #KD#
Mad Onion lands a big uppercut and Line crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Line looks OK. Mad Onion waves Line back to his feet!
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!
Mad Onion walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Line drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Mad Onion swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Line's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Mad Onion!
Luke Mad Onion is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: OFK 95 - Knox Vs Line
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Knox tests Line's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knox scores with a shot to the body.
Line will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Line slips the punch.
Line throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Line moves forwards but Knox connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Line is looking to slow Knox down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Line sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Line tries a quick counter leg kick but Knox is wise to it.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Line moves away and avoids it.
Line tries a quick counter leg kick but Knox is wise to it.#T1#
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
Line throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Line throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
Line scoring well with a low kick there.
Knox tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Line feints and then cracks Knox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knox down.
Line lands an overhand right.
Line misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot by Knox.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Line is just out of range.
Line only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Line scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
Zeta Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Line is just out of range.
Knox moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLine.
Line misses with a wild combination.
Line moves away from the strike by Knox.
Line let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Line misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Line misses with a head kick.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Line.
Line throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox blocks a head kick by Line.
Line throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it. #T3#
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Line misses with a body kick.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Line bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Knox misses.
Line throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Line moved out of range nicely.
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.#T4#
Line misses with the combination.
Knox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Line misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Line.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Line.
Line misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Line should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zeta Knox dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Line looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Line was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox cracks Line with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knox lands with an overhand left.
Line connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Line saw that one coming.
Line defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Line swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Knox lands a nice shot that snaps Line's head back.
Knox works the jab nicely.#KD#
Knox drops Line with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Line looks back up at him and smiles so Knox waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Line is rocked!
A big left from Line misses.
Line is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Line fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Line seems to have recovered his senses.
Line fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knox checks it well.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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 moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Line misses the target.
Knox slips a straight right by Line.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Line.#T2#
Line swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Knox punishes Line's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox misses with the combination.
Knox throws the left hand but Line avoids the punch easily.
Line pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knox takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
Line slips under a jab from Knox.
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, Knox has got the better of the exchanges.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Line misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox avoids the head kick by Line. #T3#
Knox slips a jab from Line.
Line uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knox has time to react.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Line - that will leave a mark!
Line fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knox.
Knox misses with a shot to the body
and Line counters with a nice uppercut.
Line scores with a push kick.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
A big right from Knox misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
Knox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Line.
Zeta Knox is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Line throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Line stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Line misses.
Line throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Line thows a body kick. Knox tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Line moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Line pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
A little jabbing left from Line on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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 Zeta Knox will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Knox needs to keep his hands up - Line had a free shot at his head there.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Line sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox backing away here, and Line unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
Jab by Knox.
Line walks into a left hand.
Line smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Line darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Line at a distance.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Knox.#T1#
Line lands with a right that hurts Knox. Knox looks to clinch but Line throws a short knee that drops Knox. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Gothic Line!
Gothic Line is the new heavyweight champion!
Gothic Line 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.
The defeated Zeta Knox had this to say: '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

Event: OFK 88 - Dacre Vs Pryor
Date: May 12, 2021

#R1#
Line throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zinsou's head.#CUT2#It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou scores with a hook.
Line stuffs the takedown attempt from Zinsou. Zinsou gets slowly back to his feet.
Line let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zinsou or perhaps it was just good defense by Line, which made it look bad.
Zinsou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Line is fending him off so far but Zinsou persists. Nope, Line circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zinsou fails to land the takedown.
Nice body punch from Zinsou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line misses with a hook. Zinsou ducked under it nicely.
Zinsou fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Line avoids it really well and circles away.
Zinsou looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Line - just one landing. #T1#
Line misses with a few strikes there.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zinsou.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zinsou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zinsou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zinsou backing away here, and Line unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Line misses with a double jab.
Zinsou appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Line stuffs the takedown attempt from Zinsou. Zinsou gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Zinsou scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2#
Zinsou trying to control the action but Line is working from the bottom.
Zinsou not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zinsou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou content to control rather than advance.
Line avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zinsou.
Zinsou throwing shots but Line is blocking nicely.
Zinsou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Line defending well though.
Zinsou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Line regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zinsou.
Zinsou throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Zinsou throws a big elbow that misses.
Zinsou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Line swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Line controlling the position.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Line keeps moving.
Line has control of Zinsou's left arm, preventing Zinsou from doing any damage.
Line keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully.
Line wants to sweep here but Zinsou controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Line as he avoids it easily.
Zinsou backing away here, and Line unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zinsou misses with a wild body shot.
Line lands a jab.#T4#
No luck for Zinsou with that takedown attempt.
Zinsou doesn't manage to clinch there - Line circles away.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Line as he avoids it easily.
Zinsou closes this distance looking for a takedown but Line circles away.
Zinsou feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Line moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Line, as that shot connected.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zinsou fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Line on the side of the head.
Zinsou blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Zinsou clinches with his opponent.
Zinsou fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gothic Line dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
That's time! Zinsou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zinsou misses with a takedown attempt
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zinsou 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.
Zinsou is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Line is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zinsou is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Line gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Line scores with a shoulder strike.
Line prevents the takedown attempt.
Zinsou tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Line smiles and moves away.
A slow jab from Line misses its intended target.
Line cracks Zinsou with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gothic Line!
Gothic 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: OFK 80 - Reilly vs Zaire
Date: Apr 14, 2021

#R1#
Meyer moves in looking to clinch but Line pushes him off.
Meyer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Meyer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Line's waist but Line gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Meyer off to one side.
As Meyer backs away, Line returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Meyer takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Oscar Meyer has been cut.
Line plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Meyer to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Meyer just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gothic Line!
Gothic 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: OFK 67 - Jackson Vs Pinochet
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Maloney takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Edmund Maloney has been cut.
Maloney throws a right hand that misses
and Line counters with a low kick, right behind Maloney 's knee.
Maloney misses with a double jab #KD#
and Line counters with a nice right hand that sends Maloney toppling to the canvas! Maloney scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Line finish him?!#ROC#Maloney is rocked!
Maloney tries to get into range but Line steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Maloney! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Line scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gothic Line!
Gothic Line 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.
In defeat, Edmund Maloney stepped up to the mic, saying 'My opponent is a cheater!'.

Event: OFK 61 - Williams Vs Shamrock
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
A slow jab from Line misses its intended target.
Suckerpunch fails to land with a series of punches.
Line misses with a looping left.
Line scores with a jab to the jaw.
Suckerpunch tries to clinch but Line moves out of range.
Line slips under a jab.
Line let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Line throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suckerpunch tries to land a leg kick but Line saw it coming and moves away.
Line wants to counter the offense by Suckerpunch and move into the clinch position.
Line keeps the fight on the outside.
Suckerpunch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Suckerpunch tries to clinch up but Line circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suckerpunch throws a right and a left that Line avoids nicely.
Line throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Line with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suckerpunch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Line moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Suckerpunch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Line was well out of range. Poor timing from Suckerpunch.
A nice side step and Line releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1##CL2#
Line gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Line lands a body shot in the clinch.
Suckerpunch is breathing heavily.
Line unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Suckerpunch! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Line is unloading with more strikes now! Suckerpunch drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gothic Line!
A less than humble Gothic Line 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: Nov 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Line clinches.
Billy blocks an uppercut.
Line can't find room to land a body shot as Billy controls the action.
Line definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Billy is trying to push Line away but Line has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Billy blocking some punches.
Line throws a punch but it's blocked by Billy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Line.
Billy prevents a body shot from Line. #BC2#
Billy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Line.
A shot to the body from Line misses
and Line takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick from Line, right into the meat of the thigh.
Billy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Line blocks a jab.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Line has knocked Billy down with a huge combo! Line steps away and waves a wobbly Billy back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Blinky Billy has been cut.
Line darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Line cracks Billy with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Billy falls to his knees and Line doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gothic Line!
Gothic 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: Sep 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Line throws a shot to the body.
Line definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Line lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Alan Robinson has been cut.
Line lands a nice hook to Robinson's body. Robinson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alan Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Line scores with a punch to the head.
Line drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Robinson's head, knocking him out cold! Line is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gothic Line!
After the fight, Gothic 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.
Alan Robinson was interviewed post fight and said 'Hey, man, wait for me, we'll meet again. I have to rush back to a new training session.'.

Event: Mid Week Mashups
Date: Apr 17, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Arius throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sangilak was covering up waiting for the punch and Arius finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Sangilak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arius defends well.#SUB2#
Arius 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. #SUB#
Sangilak working for a triangle but Arius defends it easily. #SUB2#
Arius drops back looking for a leg! Sangilak is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sangilak manages to kick Arius off! Arius jumps back into Sangilak's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Sangilak working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sangilak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sangilak looking for a sweep. Not yet Sangilak, not yet.
Arius is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sangilak manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arius manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Arius looking for a guillotine here but Sangilak defends easily.
Sangilak tries to free his leg and advance position but Arius is retaining full guard.
Arius wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB#
Sangilak drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sangilak jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Arius has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sangilak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Sangilak drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sangilak jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Sangilak drops back looking for a leg! Arius is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arius manages to kick Sangilak off! Sangilak jumps back into Arius's guard. #SUB2#
Sangilak avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Sangilak 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. #T3##SUB2#
Arius throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sangilak escapes and throws Arius's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Arius wants to control but Sangilak postures up.
Arius sneaks back into half guard.
Arius tries to get to full guard but Sangilak has control of the leg.
Arius makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arius.
Arius wants to sweep here but Sangilak controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Arius escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sangilak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Sangilak pushes down on Arius's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Sangilak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Arius works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Arius escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sangilak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sangilak wants to control from the top but Arius keeps moving.
Sangilak could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sangilak 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.
Arius managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sanov Arius will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sangilak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arius.
Sangilak shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arius is defended easily by Sangilak.
Sangilak appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Arius shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Arius drops back looking for a leg! Sangilak is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sangilak manages to kick Arius off! Arius jumps back into Sangilak's guard. #SUB#
Sangilak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sangilak working a defensive guard but Arius passes into half guard.
Arius prevents Sangilak from improving his position.#SUB#
Sangilak actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB2#
Arius is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sangilak defends it well. #SUB2#
Arius is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Arius is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sangilak defends it well. #SUB2#
Arius is looking for a kimura but Sangilak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arius to get the leverage.
Sangilak wants to sweep but Arius has passed to side control!
Sangilak struggling a bit here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Arius is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sangilak has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sangilak can't do much from the bottom here.
Sangilak tries to buck Arius off but Arius is having none of it.
Sangilak is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Arius goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sangilak has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Arius but great work by Sangilak.
Sangilak is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Arius tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Arius keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Sangilak tries for a kimura but Arius is defending well. #SUB#
Sangilak tries for a kimura but Arius is defending well.
Arius sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Arius actively working from the bottom here.
Sangilak wants to free his trapped foot but Arius is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sangilak is trying to control the action in half guard but Arius is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Arius tries to get to full guard but Sangilak has control of the leg.
Arius is not content to let Sangilak control the position.#SUB#
Sangilak wants to work for an arm triangle but Arius is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Arius looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Arius looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sangilak wants to control but Arius is keeping him busy.
Sanov Arius has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arius trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sanov Arius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sangilak has a takedown stuffed.
Arius is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Arius closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sangilak quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Arius is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sangilak defends it well. #SUB#
Sangilak actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Arius is working for a kimura but Sangilak is defending it quite comfortably.
Sangilak trying to hold on to Arius's head to control him but Arius postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Arius is working for a kimura but Sangilak is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Sangilak is staying active underneath Arius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sangilak is looking to control Arius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sangilak avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Arius is working for a submission of some sort.
Arius trying to pass the guard but Sangilak defending well. #SUB2#
Arius is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sangilak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arius. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Sangilak actively working from the bottom here.
Raven Sangilak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sangilak is trying to get back to full guard.
Arius trying to control from half guard but Sangilak is working away.
Arius is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Sangilak looking for submissions off his back.
Arius trying to control the action but Sangilak is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Sangilak gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Arius to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Arius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Sangilak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sangilak keeping moving, preventing Arius from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sangilak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arius looking to pass the guard.
Sangilak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arius slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Sangilak trying to control but Arius postures up.
Arius passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sangilak!
Sangilak keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Arius has hold of Sangilak's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sangilak manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Arius wants to take his opponent's back but Sangilak doesn't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Arius has hold of Sangilak's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sangilak manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sanov Arius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arius 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sanov Arius!

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