When John Lineker vs. John Dodson was announced by the UFC, it was met with cries of joy from the hardcore fans. Both men are known for having dynamite in their hands and iron chins.
The bout did not disappoint.
In a back-and-forth, nip-and-tuck affair, Lineker outbrawled Dodson to win by split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47) in the main event of UFC Fight Night 96 on Saturday night in Portland. Not only was it one of the best fights of 2016, it cements Lineker as one of the elite fighters in the bantamweight division.