PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Conor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denis Vrlinic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McGregor
vs
Vrlinic

180 cm
25
145 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Conor McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denis Vrlinic!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vrlinic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vrlinic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGregor backs up against the cage.
McGregor throws an overhand right that lands on Vrlinic's shoulder, as Vrlinic tries to avoid the shot.
Vrlinic looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well.
McGregor jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McGregor defending well as Vrlinic loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vrlinic is defended easily by McGregor.
It looked like McGregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vrlinic misses with an uppercut
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from McGregor! Vrlinic is out on his feet! McGregor rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Vrlinic is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Vrlinic is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor McGregor!