Twitter reacts to John Lineker's split-decision win over John Dodson in UFC Fight Night 96 headliner

John Lineker against John Dodson with John McCarthy as the ref. Lots of Johns in the cage… #UFCPortland

— Michael Hutchinson (@TheMikeyHutch) October 2, 2016

Me-Man @johnlineker throws bricks at people
My brain- That's as close to literal hyperbole can be.

— Yves Edwards (@thugjitsumaster) October 2, 2016

I think Lineker's horrible tattoos give him added weight in his strikes. #UFCPortland

— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) October 2, 2016

I feel like I'm watching two large midgets fight.

Two large, scary, powerful midgets.

— Lauren Murphy (@LaurenMurphyMMA) October 2, 2016

John Lineker's chin is surreal.

— Guilherme Cruz (@guicruzzz) October 2, 2016

Dodson legitimately looks like a kid, fighting a little grown man. #UFCPortland

— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) October 2, 2016

Lineker is having trouble with the range here, can't quite get close enough and Dodson is making him hesitate before closing. #UFCPortland

— Patrick Wyman (@Patrick_Wyman) October 2, 2016

High fives in the main event. Hope that stops in the second!

— tim means (@MeansTim) October 2, 2016

I don't think Lineker has ever fought like this. Weird fight by him so far.

— Matheus Aquino (@MatheusDCAquino) October 2, 2016

10-9 Dodson R1. He landed a flush kick to the side of Lineker's head that didn't move the Brazilian. Lineker is trying to track Dodson down.

— Josh Gross (@yay_yee) October 2, 2016

R1 Dodson, but did you see Linener eat that kick?

— caposa (@GrabakaHitman) October 2, 2016

Dodson is doing a great job with lead hand to know and keep range. But circling to the right is dangerous and getting backed up a lot.

— Jed Meshew (@JedKMeshew) October 2, 2016

Who in the @ufc could take a clean shot from John Lineker and stay awake, any weight class?

— Yves Edwards (@thugjitsumaster) October 2, 2016

Dodson better not get caught against the octagon! Lineker throwing heat!! #UFCPortland

— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) October 2, 2016

Have any of those guys that fought Lineker, ever think it's smarter to mix in some wrestling?#UFCPortland

— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) October 2, 2016

Portland- night of the nut shot

— TJ Dillashaw (@TJDillashaw) October 2, 2016

Dodson lunges in with a flurry, Lineker literally lets out a war cry. This is awesome.

— Shaheen Al-Shatti (@shaunalshatti) October 2, 2016

Dodson is fighting like he feels sorry & trying to make up for the nut shot by getting into exchanges with Lineker. No #FightYourFight

— Yves Edwards (@thugjitsumaster) October 2, 2016

19-19 after two. Lineker's pressure is tightening and he's losing his hesitation to throw. #UFCPortland

— Patrick Wyman (@Patrick_Wyman) October 2, 2016

Lineker seems to feel Dodson's shots more than Dodson feels his. This is something

— Matheus Aquino (@MatheusDCAquino) October 2, 2016

Watch out, Dodson. Some of these exchanges you're getting into are awfully, how do I put this, Lineker-ish?

— Ben Fowlkes (@benfowlkesMMA) October 2, 2016

A wild slugfest is exactly what Lineker wants. Dodson almost got drawn in there. #ufcportland

— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) October 2, 2016

What would it take to make Lineker flinch? Legitimately asking.

— Eric Jackman (@NewYorkRic) October 2, 2016

I heart John Lineker. Sure wish the little asshole would make weight once in a while

— Lauren Murphy (@LaurenMurphyMMA) October 2, 2016

Lineker misses a head kick with about 90 seconds left but he rocks Dodson with a right hand #UFCPortland

— Sherdog.com (@sherdogdotcom) October 2, 2016

Feel like John Lineker would have the most frustrating night of his life against Dominick Cruz, but goddamn that'd be interesting to watch.

— Shaheen Al-Shatti (@shaunalshatti) October 2, 2016

great main event in Portland 10-9, 9-10, 10-9 for Dodson.

— E. Casey Leydon (@ekc) October 2, 2016

Razor-thin last two rounds, but I have it 29-28 Lineker. Great action, great tactical battle. #UFCPortland

— Patrick Wyman (@Patrick_Wyman) October 2, 2016

No excuse for John Lineker missing weight for the zillionth time, but this fight is fantastic and the Portland crowd loves it.

— Robert Sargent (@MMARising) October 2, 2016

Idk who's winning. Seriously. But the anticipation of a big shot is exciting! #UFCPortland

— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) October 2, 2016

Lineker is like a pitcher who has one dominant pitch…an overpowering fastball. No off-speed stuff with this guy…amazing

— Dave Sholler (@Sholler_UFC) October 2, 2016

Dodson hit Lineker with a left hand that would have folded someone, he barely flinched. #UFCPortland

— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) October 2, 2016

Run away me throw low blows if you can't fight you might still win

— nick diaz (@nickdiaz209) October 2, 2016

Finally someone who can fight though

— nick diaz (@nickdiaz209) October 2, 2016

That step off to the right with a straight left down the center is great for Dodson. Landing every time

— Jed Meshew (@JedKMeshew) October 2, 2016

Jesus Christ, my heart. Dodson vs. Lineker is ??????s, y'all!! #UFCPortland

— Yellow Power Ranger (@Sugarhigh5me) October 2, 2016

Entering round 5, I think it is even, or slightly Dodson. This really is an incredible fight. Dodson vs. Lineker.

— Fight_Ghost (@Fight_Ghost) October 2, 2016

Really hard to score these rounds. All I know is Lineker isnt the one running from each exchange. Says alot to the judges. 3-1 Lineker by me

— Daniel Rubenstein (@dannyrube) October 2, 2016

39-37 Lineker. He was getting picked apart before that flurry, but then he took over with the shots to the body. #UFCPortland

— Patrick Wyman (@Patrick_Wyman) October 2, 2016

Footwork is important. Essential. But you know what, fans don't tune in to see your fucking footwork. Ever. #sorrynotsorry

— Lauren Murphy (@LaurenMurphyMMA) October 2, 2016

@nickdiaz209 I don't blame you for running but why should you win don't be scared Homi stop running

— nick diaz (@nickdiaz209) October 2, 2016

Never saw Lineker fazed by a punch before, he was almost knocked down seconds ago. I need to see Dodson vs Cruz

— Matheus Aquino (@MatheusDCAquino) October 2, 2016

Both men bringing it but I have Lineker ahead of Dodson 3-1 because of the pressure @ufc

— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) October 2, 2016

I'd gladly take round six here. What a highly entertaining main event! ????????????????

— Dave Sholler (@Sholler_UFC) October 2, 2016

5th round for JD. Landed much cleaner strikes. Think its gonna come down to how the 2nd round is scored. 3-2 Lineker on my card #UFCPortland

— Daniel Rubenstein (@dannyrube) October 2, 2016

I was about to quit Mma if linaker lost

— Michael (@TeamRocBiggie) October 2, 2016

John Lineker wins a split decision over John Dodson. Close, close fight.

— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) October 2, 2016

Yikes close fight I think the wrong John got the decision what do you think? Which John won Lineker or Dodson @ufc #UFCPortland

— Truck Gordon (@TruckMMA_UFC) October 2, 2016

John Lineker calls out Dominick Cruz, says he has nowhere to run.

— Guilherme Cruz (@guicruzzz) October 2, 2016