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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Everything clinches. #BC#
Cline breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Cline tries to keep at a distance but Everything has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cline leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Everything manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everything is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cline avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Everything has a closed guard, preventing Cline from standing up. #SUB2#
Everything is looking for a triangle but Cline pushes his legs off easily.
Cline postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Everything utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cline lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cline tries to stand but Everything is controlling from the bottom.
Everything utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cline knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Everything on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Everything is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Everything postures up in Cline's guard and throws a big left but Cline blocks it.
Everything wants to control from the top but Cline keeps moving.
Cline is controlling Everything's posture.
Everything stops Cline from standing up. #T3#
Cline working a defensive guard here.
Everything controlling from the top position.
Cline wants to stand up but Everything is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Everything shoots and misses #TD#
and Cline counters with a single leg into guard. Everything didn't expect that.
Cline wanted to stand there but Everything had control of the position. #T4#
Cline is in close to Everything's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cline tries to stand but Everything is controlling from the bottom.
Cline lands a couple of elbows.
Everything working a defensive guard here.
Cline lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Everything is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cline in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eats Everything will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Cline stuffs the takedown attempt from Everything. Everything gets slowly back to his feet.
Everything shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cline pinned against the cage. Cline gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Everything shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cline pinned against the cage. Cline gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cline half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Loren Cline has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eats Everything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cline on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Everything looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Everything with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Cline counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Everything! #SUB#
Cline tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cline has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SU#
Cline stands up.
Everything with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
so Cline counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Everything is breathing heavily.
Everything has a closed guard, preventing Cline from standing up.
Everything looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2##SUB2#
Everything has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cline can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cline lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Everything looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Everything has a closed guard, preventing Cline from standing up. #SUB2#
Everything is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cline is working Everything over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Cline scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cline throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cline is looking to work some ground and pound but Everything has wrist control.
Cline has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Everything is proving hard to escape from.
Cline working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Everything's head.
Cline trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cline in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Cline as Everything shoots in.
Cline seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Cline shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Everything's guard.
Everything working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cline.
Cline postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cline throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Everything works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU#
Cline stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Everything misses with a takedown attempt - Cline sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Everything shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Everything tries for a takedown but Cline circles away easily#CL#
and Cline counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cline.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Loren Cline dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Everything dives in for a single leg takedown but Cline sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Eats Everything is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cline displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Everything. #CL#
Cline rushes Everything and presses him up against the cage.
Cline is pushing Everything up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cline swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Cline gets underhooks to prevent Everything's takedown attempt.
Loren Cline has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eats Everything.
Everything takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cline pushes Everything back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Cline breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Everything is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cline sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Everything misses with a takedown attempt - Cline sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cline half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Cline gets a clinch. #T2#
Everything being controlled against the cage.
Cline has Everything pushed against the cage.
Cline gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Cline taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Cline for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T3##TD#
Cline jumps into guard, dragging Everything to the mat.
Everything stops Cline from standing up.
Everything lands a couple of digs.
Cline is looking to stand up but Everything isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Cline had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Everything defends it easily.
Cline keeping moving, preventing Everything from controlling successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cline is trying to keep Everything in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Everything tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cline sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Everything somewhat.
A quick step to the side and Cline tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cline connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Loren Cline showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cline 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Loren Cline!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Eriksen throws a sloppy head kick and Cline moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Eriksen clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Eriksen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eriksen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Cline counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cline.
Cline is looking to work some ground and pound but Eriksen has wrist control.
Eriksen wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cline throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cline wanted to stand there but Eriksen had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cline throws a big elbow that misses.
Eriksen wants to stand and escape but Cline is having none of it.
Cline scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Cline postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cline lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cline distracts Eriksen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cline postures up in Eriksen's guard and throws a big left but Eriksen blocks it.
Eriksen wants to sweep but no luck.
Eriksen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eriksen wants to stand and escape but Cline is having none of it.
Cline throws an elbow that misses. Eriksen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cline's guard. Nice move by Eriksen!#REVB##SUB#
Cline is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eriksen defends well.
Eriksen postures up in Cline's guard and throws a big left but Cline blocks it. #T2#
Cline keeping full guard, as Eriksen tries to pass.
Eriksen wants to control from the top but Cline keeps moving.
Eriksen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cline looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cline wants to stand up but Eriksen is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Eriksen pushes Cline up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Cline is working for takedown but Eriksen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Eriksen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cline is trying to push Eriksen away but Eriksen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Eriksen is working for takedown but Cline is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Eriksen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eriksen thows a leg kick but Cline checks it #TD#
and Cline counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cline.
Eriksen wants to stand up but Cline is controlling him. #T4#
Cline throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eriksen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU#
Eriksen is working an open guard so Cline takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Eriksen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eriksen shoots in but Cline avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cline is looking to counter the offense by Eriksen and move into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Loren Cline has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Eriksen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Eriksen clinches. #BC#
Cline pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Loren Cline will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Cline misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eriksen.
Eriksen pushes Cline away with a front kick.#CL#
Cline rushes Eriksen and presses him up against the cage.
Eriksen tries to break the clinch but Cline is controlling the position. #BC2#
Eriksen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eriksen misses with a kick to the body.
Cline takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Eriksen takes the fight into the clinch.
Eriksen misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Cline changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Eriksen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for Eriksen with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Cline gets tackled into the cage by Eriksen. Eriksen maintains the clinch.
Eriksen can't break the clinch.
Cline holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Eriksen wants to break free but Cline has control.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Eriksen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Cline breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Cline tries to keep at a distance but Eriksen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cline has Eriksen pushed against the cage.
Cline prevents Eriksen from breaking the clinch.
Eriksen prevents Cline from breaking the clinch.
Eriksen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cline is defending well for now.#T3##BC2#
Eriksen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eriksen shoots for a takedown but Cline saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eriksen misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Eriksen clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Eriksen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Eriksen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Eriksen.
#T4##BC#
Cline breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eriksen fails with a takedown attempt.
Loren Cline has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Eriksen.
Cline tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Eriksen closes the distance and pushes Cline back into the cage.
Cline is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Eriksen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cline is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Eriksen misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Eriksen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cline dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eriksen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Eriksen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cline defends it nicely.#TD#
Cline drives through with a takedown into guard.
Eriksen is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cline dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Eriksen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cline wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SUB#
Cline is trying to get an arm triangle but Eriksen is defending well.
Eriksen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Eriksen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Eriksen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cline is not content to let Eriksen control the position.
Cline won't allow Eriksen to pass to mount.
Eriksen is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T2#
Eriksen wants to take a breather but Cline is having none of it.
Cline regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Eriksen.
Cline has Eriksen pulled in close to control his posture.
Eriksen trying to control but Cline is working from the bottom.
Eriksen looking to sit in guard and control but Cline gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Eriksen wants to sweep but no luck.
Cline wanted to stand there but Eriksen had control of the position. #T3##SU#
Cline gets to his feet. Eriksen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Eriksen drives through with a takedown into Cline's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cline wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Eriksen wanted to stand there but Cline had control of the position.
Eriksen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eriksen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eriksen trying to control but Cline is working from the bottom.
Cline wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Cline'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.
Cline looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eriksen is one step ahead there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cline trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Cline rushes Eriksen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Loren Cline showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cline has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Loren Cline!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Pathak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cline but Cline pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cline tries to counter by clinching up but Pathak breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Pathak takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Cline drags the fight down to the ground.
Cline is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pathak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cline throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T1#
Pathak trying to control the position from guard on top but Cline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cline has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cline doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pathak misses with a wild combination.
Cline changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pathak looks winded!
Pathak fails with a takedown attempt.
Cline appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pathak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cline tries to avoid it but Pathak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cline to the ground. Cline escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Loren Cline has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grove Pathak.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pathak is defended easily by Cline.
Cline drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pathak sprawls and moves away.
Cline misses with a body shot.
Pathak looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T3#
Cline misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pathak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cline is fending him off so far but Pathak persists. Nope, Cline circles away and we're back to standing.
Cline is looking to counter the offense by Pathak and move into the clinch.#CL#
Pathak gets tackled into the cage by Cline. Cline maintains the clinch.
Come on Cline - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pathak letting Cline take a breather here.
Pathak is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cline gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Cline's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Cline has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
Still in the clinch, Cline scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pathak prevents the takedown attempt.
Cline missing with knees to the body.
Pathak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cline gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cline stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cline.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pathak fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Loren Cline dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pathak avoids the head kick by Cline.
Pathak fails with the takedown
and Cline counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick misses from Pathak.
Cline appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cline throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Pathak moves into range and clinches up with Cline.
Pathak being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Pathak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cline is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pathak can do to turn this around?
Pathak is breathing heavily.#T1#
Cline keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cline half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cline takes a swing at Pathak's ribcage but misses.
Pathak throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Cline counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pathak!
Pathak wants to get back to his feet but Cline is dominant here and he's now got Pathak's back!#SUB#
Pathak preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cline. #SUB#
Pathak fending off the submission attempt from Cline.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Cline is working for a rear naked choke. Pathak is not defending it well and Cline has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Pathak refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Pathak's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Loren Cline!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Boy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Cline counters with a takedown into side control.
Boy wants to get back to his feet but Cline is dominant here and he's now got Boy's back!
Boy looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
Boy wants to get back to his feet. He's half way up but Cline drags him back down with a jolt, managing to get his forearm deep under Boy 's chin! Boy is in real trouble! His face is turning bright red and he's forced to tap! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Loren Cline!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Medina.
Medina throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Medina throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Cline decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Medina's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cline makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cline working some strikes from top position.
Cline throwing strikes from guard but Medina blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Medina is looking for a triangle but Cline pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medina is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cline is controlling him.
Cline landing some decent shots from guard. #T1##SU#
Cline gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Medina shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cline defends it nicely.
Cline tries to counter with a takedown but Medina is quick to defend against it.
Medina shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cline defends it nicely.
Cline wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Loren Cline has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Medina.
Medina misses with a wild body shot.
Cline seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cline throws a head kick that Medina semi-blocks.
#T2#
Medina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cline manages to avoid it.
Cline swings for the body but Medina moves out of range.
Medina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Medina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy left from Cline finds it's target.
Medina tries for a takedown but Cline circles away easily
and Cline counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Cline gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Medina has had enough of the clinch but Cline keeps him there for the moment.
Cline keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Medina's efforts to push away.
Cline jumps guard but Medina stands there with Cline around his waist. Cline gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T3#
Medina wants to get back to striking at distance but Cline won't allow it.
#BC2#
Medina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Medina misses with a looping right.
Cline drops down looking for a counter takedown but Medina sprawls and moves away.
Cline takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Medina fails to land with a series of punches.
Medina misses with the combination.
Cline bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cline seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Cline throws a body kick that misses.
Medina misses with a series of wild punches.
Cline tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Medina manages to circle out of the way.
Medina jabs Cline to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from Medina misses its intended target.
Medina is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cline rather than just go for the knockout.
Cline pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Medina shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Cline counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cline.
Medina looks winded!
Cline lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Loren Cline dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cline moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Medina throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Cline counters with a nice double leg into side control. Medina won't be happy with that.
Medina takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Cline is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Medina has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Cline wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Medina, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Cline wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Medina, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cline lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Medina down.
#T1##SUB#
Cline tries for a kimura but Medina is defending well. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cline is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Medina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Medina wants to control but Cline postures up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Cline goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Medina has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cline but great work by Medina.
Cline wants to control but Medina postures up.
Cline has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Medina is staying tight to Cline's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cline wants to control but Medina postures up.
Cline is working to avoid the ground and pound but Medina connects with a decent elbow.
Cline is not content to let Medina control the position.
Medina wants to take a breather but Cline manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Medina. #T3#
Cline working a defensive guard but Medina manages to pass into side control anyway.
Cline is letting Medina control him for a moment.
Cline is trying to work for a sweep but Medina has mounted him!
Medina with the ground and pound from mount.
Loren Cline overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cline squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Cline is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Medina working the ground and pound effectively.
Cline's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Cline tries to lock up and control but Medina gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Medina working for a submission but Cline is keeping him at bay.
Cline is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Medina looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Medina tries to control but Cline wriggling away.
Medina looking to finish Cline with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cline!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Medina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Medina closes the distance and clinches.
Medina is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cline gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Medina tries to pull guard but Cline holds him up against the cage and eventually Medina drops back down to his feet.
Medina is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medina is trying to force a seperation but Cline has the dominant position.#T1##BC2#
Medina breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Medina moves into range and clinches up with Cline.#BC2#
Medina manages to break the clinch.
Cline fails with a takedown attempt.
Medina pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cline is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Medina.
Cline lands with a nice body punch.
Medina lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cline backs up against the cage.
Medina lands a brutal head kick. Cline looks out on his feet and Medina throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Antonio Medina!
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