Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1023 Randleman vs Danger
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Adamos throws a shot from downtown. Zrinski moves away and avoids it.
Zrinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adamos was well out of range. Poor timing from Zrinski.
Zrinski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zrinski throws a shot to the body.
Adamos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zrinski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamos misses with a straight right.
Zrinski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adamos.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zrinski! But no joy.
Zrinski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adamos.#T1#
Zrinski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zrinski throws a sloppy head kick
and Adamos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zrinski looks to land a right hand but Adamos moved out of range.
Adamos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adamos scores with a jab.
Adamos misses with a looping right.
Zrinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Adamos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zrinski.
Adamos is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Adamos looks to land a left hand but Zrinski moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Adamos loads up on a big right hand but Zrinski slips the punch.
Zrinski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zrinski misses with a leg kick
and Zrinski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adamos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Adamos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zrinski gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Adamos counters with a crisp right that sends Zrinski to the canvas! Adamos follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Adamos!
During a confident post fight interview, Adrian Adamos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 1007 Puno vs Washington II
Date: Jul 31, 2023

#R1#
Zrinski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Akkaynak finds it's way through Zrinski's defenses.
Akkaynak darts in looking for a takedown but Zrinski gets double underhooks and turns Akkaynak into the cage.
Akkaynak blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Akkaynak turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Akkaynak in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Akkaynak lands some shots froms side control.
Akkaynak lands a decent elbow from side control.
Akkaynak is looking to take a break and control but Zrinski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akkaynak working the ground and pound but Zrinski is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zrinski struggling a bit here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes there by Akkaynak.
Zrinski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Akkaynak has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Zrinski tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Akkaynak easily slips into full mount!
Akkaynak sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Akkaynak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Akkaynak landing punches.
Zrinski is squirming around, avoiding Akkaynak's attempts to control the action.
Zrinski tries to hold on but Akkaynak pushes him away.
Zrinski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Akkaynak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akkaynak sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Akkaynak throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Akkaynak dominating with strikes here.
Akkaynak trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zrinski tries to hold on but Akkaynak postures up.#T2#
Akkaynak with the ground and pound from mount.
Akkaynak lands a big shot there that rocks Zrinski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akkaynak controlling the pace for now.
Zrinski blocking the ground and pound.
Akkaynak fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Akkaynak connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC#Zrinski is rocked!
Akkaynak drops a big elbow. That's hurt Zrinski! More shots from Akkaynak and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atakan Akkaynak!
A relieved looking Atakan Akkaynak 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 997 Randleman vs Wolf
Date: Jun 27, 2023

#R1#
Zrinski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Conforto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conforto throws a lazy right hand but Zrinski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conforto defending well as Zrinski loads up on a big left hand.
Conforto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zrinski.
Zrinski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Conforto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zrinski scores with a hook.
Conforto takes a swing at Zrinski's ribcage but misses.
Conforto throws a push kick but Zrinski slaps the foot to one side.
Conforto swings widly with a right hand
and Zrinski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Conforto moves away from the strike by Zrinski.
Conforto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zrinski with a body shot.
Zrinski slips a jab and a cross from Conforto. #CL#
Zrinski pushes Conforto up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Zrinski presses Conforto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Conforto struggles to land a body shot inside as Zrinski controls his hands.
Zrinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conforto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Conforto misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Zrinski misses with a punch to the body.
Conforto wants to get back to striking at distance but Zrinski won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Zrinski. #BC2#
Conforto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zrinski scores with a nice head shot.
Zrinski tries to land a front kick but Conforto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zrinski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zrinski throws out a powerful jab.
Zrinski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the liver by Zrinski. Beautiful body shot.
Zrinski thows a body kick. Conforto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zrinski just misses with a punch to the body.
Conforto misses with a left hand
and Zrinski counters with a left to the body.
Zrinski cracks Conforto with a good jab.
Conforto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase 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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zrinski.
Zrinski lands a head kick! #CUT#It looks like Billy Conforto has been cut.#T2#
Conforto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circling - Zrinski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Conforto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zrinski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Conforto lands a head shot.
Conforto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zrinski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Conforto scrambles back to his feet.
Conforto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zrinski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zrinski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conforto.
Jab by Zrinski.#CL#
Zrinski closes the distance and clinches.
Zrinski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Conforto blocks an uppercut.
Zrinski lands with a left to the head.
Conforto struggles to land a body shot inside as Zrinski controls his hands. #T3#
Zrinski can't find room to land a body shot as Conforto controls the action.
Zrinski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Conforto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zrinski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Zrinski.
Conforto pushes Zrinski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zrinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zrinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zrinski prevents a body shot from Conforto.
A head punch on the inside from Conforto fails to land.
Conforto blocking some punches.
Zrinski blocks an uppercut.
Conforto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zrinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Conforto.
Zrinski lands with a light punch inside.
Zrinski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zrinski can't find room to land a body shot as Conforto controls the action.
Conforto fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Conforto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Zrinski.
Zrinski thuds his shin into the meat of Conforto's side.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Zrinski misses
and Conforto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Conforto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marko Zrinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conforto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A punch lands to the side of Conforto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Conforto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zrinski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conforto.
Conforto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Zrinski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zrinski misses with a body kick.
Conforto looks to land a right hand but Zrinski moved out of range.
Zrinski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zrinski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zrinski throws an overhand right that lands on Conforto's shoulder, as Conforto tries to avoid the shot.
Conforto throws a lazy uppercut
and Zrinski counters with a thumping low kick.
Zrinski looks for the body kick but Conforto saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Zrinski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Conforto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Zrinski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conforto.
A little feinted left hand from Zrinski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zrinski misses with a kick to the body.
Zrinski lands a lovely overhand right.
Conforto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zrinski misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Conforto! But no joy.
Conforto throws a jab when Zrinski was well out of range.
Conforto fails to land with a series of punches.
Zrinski throws a head kick that Conforto semi-blocks.
Conforto 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 jab from Conforto misses.
Zrinski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Conforto takes a swing at Zrinski's ribcage but misses.
Marko Zrinski is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zrinski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Zrinski moves into range and clinches up with Conforto.
Zrinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conforto lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Conforto.
Conforto working aggressively here. #T1#
Conforto trying to land knees to the body.
Marko Zrinski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Conforto blocking some punches.
Conforto wants to stall.
Zrinski avoids the elbow strike from Conforto, against the cage.
Conforto tries to land a knee to the head but Zrinski blocks with his arms.
Conforto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zrinski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Zrinski.
A short body shot lands from Zrinski as the two fighters clinch.
Zrinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zrinski.
Conforto is trying to maintain a safe position but Zrinski gets an underhook and turns Conforto into the cage.
Zrinski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zrinski misses with a punch to the body.
Conforto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zrinski's elbow.
Zrinski lands with a light punch inside.
Conforto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zrinski can't find room to land a body shot as Conforto controls the action.
Zrinski lands a hook that snaps the head of Conforto backwards.
Zrinski lands with a short shot to the head.
Conforto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Conforto is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Zrinski has denied him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zrinski as Conforto tries to tie him up.
Conforto misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zrinski tries to work over Conforto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Conforto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zrinski has a couple of punches blocked by Conforto. #BC2#
Conforto manages to break the clinch.
Conforto throws a shot from downtown. Zrinski moves away and avoids it.
Zrinski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zrinski scores with a jab.
Zrinski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zrinski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Conforto in his tracks.
Zrinski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Conforto misses with a kick to the body
and Zrinski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Conforto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zrinski counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
A low kick from Conforto is predictable there
and Zrinski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Conforto looks to throw the jab but Zrinski is out of range.
A cross from Zrinski lands.#ROC#Conforto is rocked!
Conforto looks to score with a jab to the body but Zrinski is just out of range.
Zrinski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Conforto misses with a looping right.
Conforto misses with a hook.
Conforto looks to throw the jab but Zrinski is out of range.
Zrinski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Conforto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zrinski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zrinski catches Conforto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zrinski jabs Conforto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zrinski cracks a nice hook into Conforto's ribs.
Conforto is breathing heavily.
Conforto misses with a left hand
enabling Zrinski to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
A shot to the liver by Zrinski. Beautiful body shot.
Conforto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zrinski.
Conforto throws out a counter right but Zrinski avoids it with no problem.
Conforto needs to keep his hands up - Zrinski had a free shot at his head there.
Conforto is still on wobbly legs! Can Zrinski finish him?
Conforto walks into a straight right hand from Zrinski.
Zrinski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Zrinski tenderised Conforto's leg. Conforto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zrinski lands a high kick!
A jab from Conforto misses.
Zrinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conforto was well out of range. Poor timing from Zrinski.
Conforto throws a lazy body kick
and Zrinski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zrinski throws a monster overhand right that drops Conforto! Zrinski follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Zrinski!
After winning the bout, Marko Zrinski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bellicose XLIII
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Zrinski misses with a kick to the body
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zrinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zrinski. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Zrinski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zrinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zrinski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zrinski!
Zrinski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Zrinski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Smith.
Zrinski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith. #T1#
Smith slips a jab from Zrinski.
Zrinski keeps the fight on the outside.
Zrinski throws a quick counter kick to the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Leon Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zrinski looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zrinski tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zrinski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zrinski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith blocks a head kick by Zrinski.
Zrinski throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zrinski. Zrinski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith connects with the punch.
Zrinski throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Zrinski throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zrinski throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Smith forces Zrinski back against the cage and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Zrinski as the two fighters clinch.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zrinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Zrinski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zrinski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zrinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith blocks a body shot from Zrinski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Zrinski tries a body shot but Smith blocks it. #T3#
Zrinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zrinski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zrinski's efforts to push away.
A body shot lands from Smith.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zrinski misses with a punch to the body.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith pushes Zrinski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zrinski backwards.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zrinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Zrinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zrinski pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Zrinski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Zrinski tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Zrinski tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Zrinski scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Zrinski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zrinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zrinski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith prevents a body shot from Zrinski. #BC#
Zrinski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zrinski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zrinski.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zrinski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Zrinski throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Zrinski seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Smith 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Zrinski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zrinski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zrinski drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zrinski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crunch! Smith slams his shin into Zrinski's torso.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Zrinski 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.
Jab by Smith.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Zrinski ducks down to avoid it.
Zrinski misses the shot to the body.
Zrinski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Zrinski loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Zrinski fails to land.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith prevents a body shot from Zrinski.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Zrinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zrinski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Zrinski on the inside.
Zrinski gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zrinski backwards.
Zrinski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Zrinski improves position. #T2#
Zrinski tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zrinski lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zrinski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Zrinski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zrinski misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zrinski.
Zrinski tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zrinski scores with a hook to the body.
Smith digs a right hand into Zrinski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zrinski's gas tank.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Zrinski.
Zrinski lands a body punch.
Zrinski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zrinski.
Smith tries a body shot but Zrinski blocks it.
Smith misses with some punches. #T3#
Zrinski blocking some punches.
Zrinski misses with a punch to the body.
Zrinski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zrinski's elbow.
Zrinski tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Zrinski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zrinski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Zrinski.
Zrinski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zrinski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zrinski backwards.
Zrinski is working Smith over against the cage.
Zrinski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zrinski or not.
Marko Zrinski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zrinski lands with a light punch inside.
Zrinski swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zrinski misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Zrinski breaks from the clinch.
Zrinski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zrinski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith moves out of range as Zrinski throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zrinski drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zrinski slips a straight right by Smith.
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 Marko Zrinski will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zrinski throws an off balance right hand
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith throws a right hand that Zrinski ducks under and follows up with a left that Zrinski also avoids with ease.
Smith lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zrinski will feel that in the morning.
Smith cracks Zrinski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zrinski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zrinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zrinski.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Zrinski digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Zrinski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Zrinski lands a shoulder strike.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zrinski can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Zrinski scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head. #BC#
Zrinski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zrinski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zrinski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zrinski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zrinski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Smith slips under a jab.
Leon Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zrinski.
Zrinski misses with a body 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!
Zrinski looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zrinski misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Zrinski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Zrinski tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zrinski lands with a good body shot.
Zrinski tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Smith tries to clinch but Zrinski moves out of range.
Zrinski throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zrinski's knee momentarily.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Zrinski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith scores with a head kick. Zrinski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zrinski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith jabs at Zrinski's body.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zrinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Zrinski.
Zrinski swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Smith slips a straight right by Zrinski.
Zrinski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zrinski moves out of range of the body kick from Smith. #T4#
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Zrinski pushes him off.
Smith tries to clinch there but Zrinski circles away.
Zrinski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Zrinski fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zrinski misses with a hook.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Zrinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zrinski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith avoids the head kick by Zrinski.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Zrinski defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith lands with a cross.
Zrinski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Smith!
Leon Smith gave a mention to Knock Out Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Bellicose XXXVI
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Zrinski connects with a body shot.
John Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Brown looking to score a takedown here. Zrinski is defending well but Brown drives through and ends up in Zrinski's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown passes Zrinski's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Brown has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Zrinski defend it? Brown steps over the head and cranks it - Zrinski is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Brown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Brown!

Event: Bellicose XXVII
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Zrinski misses with a right hand #TD#
and Hurst counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zrinski!
Hurst grinds an elbow into Zrinski's temple. #SUB#
Hurst is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zrinski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hurst throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hurst throws a strike aimed at the side of Zrinski's head but Zrinski avoids it well.
Hurst controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurst lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Zrinski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Hurst tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hurst staying calm.
Zrinski on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Hurst is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zrinski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hurst tries to score with some ground and pound. Zrinski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Hurst lands some shots froms side control.
Zrinski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ground and pound from Hurst seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zrinski is looking for a sweep.
Hurst is chipping away with strikes.
Hurst working the head with strikes.
Zrinski can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Hurst wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zrinski keeps working.
Hurst scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Hurst is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zrinski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zrinski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hurst. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hurst misses with the ground and pound.
Hurst trying to control the action but Zrinski is working from the bottom.
Zrinski struggling a bit here.#T4#
Zrinski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hurst haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hurst trying to control the action but Zrinski is working from the bottom.
Zrinski controls the position for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurst fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jamil Hurst dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hurst misses with a left hand
and Zrinski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Zrinski. Beautiful body shot.
Hurst is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zrinski can do to turn this around?
Zrinski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hurst.
Zrinski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hurst is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A jab from Zrinski finds it's way through Hurst's defenses.
Hurst lands with a straight right. Zrinski didn't see that one coming.
Zrinski misses with a kick to the body.
Hurst is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zrinski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zrinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hurst fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hurst fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamil Hurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hurst throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zrinski throws out a counter right but Hurst avoids it with no problem.
Jamil Hurst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurst throws out a loose jab but Zrinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hurst cracks a nice hook into Zrinski's ribs.
Zrinski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marko Zrinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hurst blocks the body kick.
Hurst misses with a takedown
and Hurst takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Jamil Hurst has been cut.
Hurst lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Zrinski finds it's way through Hurst's defenses. #T2#
Hurst connects with a single shot there.
Hurst misses with a takedown attempt
and Zrinski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hurst pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Zrinski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hurst looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hurst misses with a body shot.
Zrinski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zrinski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zrinski wants it to stay on the feet.
Zrinski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zrinski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD2#
Zrinski cracks Hurst with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zrinski has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hurst to stand back up!#ROC2#Hurst is rocked!
Hurst leaves his chin hanging out and Zrinski seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Hurst crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marko Zrinski!
A relieved looking Marko Zrinski 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: Bellicose XVIII
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Zrinski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cap looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zrinski tries to bum rush Cap with a series of wild strikes but Cap uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cap throws a right and a left that Zrinski avoids nicely.
Zrinski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cap moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That kick from Zrinski tenderised Cap's leg. Cap is trying to keep his angry face on.#KD#
Nice combo by Cap! Oh, that's hurt him - Zrinski falls to the canvas and Cap follows him into side control. #ROC#Zrinski is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zrinski being controlled for a moment.
Zrinski is still in real trouble! Can Cap finish him?
Cap trying to control the action but Zrinski is working from the bottom.
Cap throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Zrinski seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Cap trying to control the action but Zrinski is working from the bottom.
Cap working away.
Zrinski is not content to let Cap control the position.
Zrinski holds on to Cap's head and controls the position momentarily. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zrinski wants to control but Cap postures up.
Zrinski is not content to let Cap control the position.
Zrinski wants to control but Cap postures up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zrinski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Robert Cap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cap tries to bum rush Zrinski with a series of wild strikes but Zrinski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zrinski counters with a body kick.#CL#
Cap closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zrinski.
Cap swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Zrinski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zrinski misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zrinski.
Zrinski blocks a body shot from Cap.
Zrinski prevents a body shot from Cap.
Cap doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cap tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zrinski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zrinski.
Zrinski tries a body shot but Cap blocks it.
Cap has a couple of punches blocked by Zrinski.
A short right from Cap.
Cap's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zrinski presses Cap against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cap stalling in the clinch.
Zrinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cap throws a punch but it's blocked by Zrinski.
Cap is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zrinski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cap backwards. #T4#
Zrinski misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Cap's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zrinski blocking some punches.
Zrinski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zrinski lands a body punch.
Zrinski scores with a shot to the side of Cap's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zrinski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zrinski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Caps head.
Zrinski wants to get back to striking at distance but Cap won't allow it.
Zrinski misses with some punches.
Zrinski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cap misses with a punch on the inside.
Zrinski takes a shot to the head.
Cap blocking some punches.
Zrinski scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Zrinski breaks from the clinch.
Cap throws a series of punches but Zrinski moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Cap dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Zrinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cap tries to clinch up
and Zrinski counters with a good low kick that Cap was not able to check.
Cap lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zrinski circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from Zrinski.
Zrinski misses the shot to the body.
Cap throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zrinski counters with an inside leg kick.
Zrinski cracks Cap with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cap just misses with a punch to the body.
Cap misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Zrinski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cap throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cap swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zrinski counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Zrinski misses with a kick to the body.
Zrinski moves out of range of the strikes.
Zrinski counters with a body kick.
Cap throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robert Cap is winning the standup battle so far.
Cap scores with a shot to the body.
Cap misses with a body shot
and Zrinski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cap takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC2#Cap is rocked!
Cap throws a combination that misses
and Zrinski counters with a huge right that knocks Cap out cold! Zrinski is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marko Zrinski!
Marko Zrinski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bellicose VI
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Abdul Karim lands a head shot.
Abdul Karim takes one to the side of the head.
Khadem Abdul Karim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdul Karim connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abdul Karim's coach down at Brotherhood MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Abdul Karim's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Abdul Karim moves into range and clinches up with Zrinski.
Zrinski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Abdul Karim. #BC2#
Abdul Karim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abdul Karim looks to score with a jab to the body but Zrinski is just out of range.
Zrinski throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Abdul Karim clinches up with Zrinski and pushes him back against the cage.
Abdul Karim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zrinski backwards. #TD2#
Abdul Karim turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Abdul Karim manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zrinski defending against the ground and pound.
Zrinski holding on.#T1#
Abdul Karim is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Zrinski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is trying to get an arm triangle but Zrinski is defending well.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position but Zrinski is working away.
Zrinski is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Abdul Karim sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zrinski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim swings around for an armbar but Zrinski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Abdul Karim's guard.
Abdul Karim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zrinski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Abdul Karim throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Zrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdul Karim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zrinski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abdul Karim on the ground.
Zrinski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Abdul Karim trying to keep a closed guard but Zrinski is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abdul Karim is trying to keep Zrinski in close. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Zrinski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abdul Karim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zrinski has managed to get both his arms back between Abdul Karim's legs - danger averted.
Abdul Karim working a defensive guard here.
Abdul Karim looking to control but Zrinski passes into half guard.
Abdul Karim wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zrinski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Abdul Karim tries to roll over but Zrinski keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khadem Abdul Karim dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Abdul Karim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zrinski swings for the body but Abdul Karim moves out of range.
Abdul Karim shoots in for a takedown but Zrinski shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Abdul Karim shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Khadem Abdul Karim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zrinski is refusing to be controlled, as Abdul Karim sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Abdul Karim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zrinski is in trouble now - Abdul Karim has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Abdul Karim looking to control but Zrinski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Abdul Karim is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Abdul Karim looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zrinski is squirming around, avoiding Abdul Karim's attempts to control the action.
Abdul Karim lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Zrinski tries to control the position but Abdul Karim now has his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Abdul Karim controlling the positon.
Abdul Karim tries to keep control of the position but Zrinski is staying busy.#T3#
Zrinski trying to control the action but Abdul Karim just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Zrinski defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Abdul Karim lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Abdul Karim keeps control of the position as Zrinski tries to break free.
Abdul Karim lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Zrinski hold on?! #SUB2#
Abdul Karim looking for the choke but no joy.
You can see the frustration on Zrinski's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T4#
Zrinski looking very determined here, making life difficult for Abdul Karim.
Well, with Abdul Karim on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Zrinski is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Zrinski is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Abdul Karim gets his way!
Zrinski trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zrinski takes a big shot to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khadem Abdul Karim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Zrinski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Abdul Karim counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
Abdul Karim closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Abdul Karim lands in his opponent's guard.
Abdul Karim chips away with some ground and pound.
Abdul Karim stays in close to Zrinski's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim throwing strikes but missing.
Zrinski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Abdul Karim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abdul Karim throwing strikes but missing.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position from guard on top but Zrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdul Karim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abdul Karim wants to control from the top but Zrinski keeps moving.
Abdul Karim throws a big right hand that misses.
Zrinski seems keen to control Abdul Karim's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Marko Zrinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khadem Abdul Karim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zrinski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abdul Karim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zrinski avoids it really well and circles away.
Abdul Karim tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zrinski swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from Zrinski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zrinski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abdul Karim.
Zrinski quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Marko Zrinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khadem Abdul Karim.
Nice sprawl there from Zrinski as Abdul Karim shoots in.
Abdul Karim blocks a low kick nicely.
Abdul Karim only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Abdul Karim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdul Karim takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Abdul Karim has his takedown stuffed
letting Zrinski counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Abdul Karim is predictable there
and Zrinski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Abdul Karim.
Zrinski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Abdul Karim is out of range and Zrinski settles back down.
Abdul Karim shoots and misses
enabling Zrinski to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Abdul Karim drives through and clinches with Zrinski against the cage. #BC#
Zrinski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abdul Karim doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zrinski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marko Zrinski is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Abdul Karim fails with the takedown.
Abdul Karim moves away from the strike by Zrinski.
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!
Abdul Karim shoots for a takedown but Zrinski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zrinski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abdul Karim.
Zrinski seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Abdul Karim is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zrinski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zrinski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zrinski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zrinski loads up on a big right hand but Abdul Karim slips the punch.
A jab from Zrinski misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Zrinski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abdul Karim 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight for Khadem Abdul Karim!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Khadem Abdul Karim!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Khadem Abdul Karim!

Khadem Abdul Karim wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Khadem Abdul Karim 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: LAFC 52
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Akkaynak doesn't manage to clinch there - Zrinski circles away.
Zrinski throws out a counter right but Akkaynak avoids it with no problem.
Akkaynak looks to land a left hand but Zrinski moved out of range nicely.
Zrinski follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Akkaynak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good shot there by Zrinski.
Nice jab there from Zrinski.
Zrinski throws a jab but it's blocked by Akkaynak.
Akkaynak takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Zrinski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akkaynak attempts a counter takedown but Zrinski avoids it well and moves away.
Zrinski misses with an uppercut. Akkaynak saw that one coming.
Akkaynak dodges the punch combination from Zrinski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akkaynak tries a head kick but it misses.
Zrinski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akkaynak.
Akkaynak moves out of range of the body kick.
Akkaynak drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zrinski sprawls and moves away.
Akkaynak has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Battle Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Zrinski cracks Akkaynak with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akkaynak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zrinski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Zrinski tries to work over Akkaynak's front leg with a kick but Akkaynak checks it.
Zrinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akkaynak moves away.
Zrinski lands a body shot.
Zrinski looks to score with a jab to the body but Akkaynak is just out of range.
Zrinski tries to land a front kick but Akkaynak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zrinski lands a right hook to the body.
Zrinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akkaynak was well out of range. Poor timing from Zrinski.
Akkaynak slips a jab from Zrinski.
Zrinski cracks Akkaynak with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zrinski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zrinski misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Akkaynak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zrinski is doing well to control the position and prevent Akkaynak from advancing to side control.
Akkaynak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zrinski defending well though. #T2#
Zrinski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Akkaynak.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zrinski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Akkaynak wants to pass to mount but Zrinski is defending the position.
Akkaynak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Akkaynak seems to be looking for submissions.
Zrinski is trying to control but can't.
Akkaynak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Akkaynak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zrinski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Akkaynak seems to be looking for submissions.
Zrinski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Akkaynak.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Akkaynak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zrinski's head.
Akkaynak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zrinski defending well though.
Akkaynak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Akkaynak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zrinski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Akkaynak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zrinski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Akkaynak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akkaynak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Akkaynak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zrinski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zrinski trying to control but Akkaynak postures up. #SUB#
Akkaynak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Akkaynak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Zrinski wants to control but Akkaynak is keeping busy.
Akkaynak landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Akkaynak scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Akkaynak landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zrinski is looking for a sweep. Akkaynak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Akkaynak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zrinski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Akkaynak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Akkaynak looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Akkaynak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Akkaynak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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 Atakan Akkaynak will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Zrinski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Zrinski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akkaynak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zrinski lands a body shot.
Zrinski takes a swing at Akkaynak's ribcage but misses.
Akkaynak drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zrinski sprawls and moves away.
Marko Zrinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zrinski misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Zrinski gets caught flat footed, as Akkaynak shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Akkaynak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zrinski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akkaynak passes Zrinski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akkaynak slips a nice elbow through Zrinski's hands, connecting with Zrinski's forehead.
Akkaynak with the ground and pound but Zrinski uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Akkaynak wants to control from the top but Zrinski keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Akkaynak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zrinski working a defensive guard here.
Akkaynak trying to control but Zrinski is working from the bottom.
Akkaynak passes Zrinski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Akkaynak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Akkaynak is nestled in close to Zrinski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Akkaynak wants to control but Zrinski is keeping him busy.
Akkaynak drops an elbow to the side of Zrinski's head.
Akkaynak moves into full mount! Zrinski won't be happy about that! #T2#
Akkaynak wants to control the pace but Zrinski is squirming around nicely.
Akkaynak landing shots from mount.
Zrinski tries to lock up and control but Akkaynak gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Akkaynak pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
BOOM! Akkaynak connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akkaynak lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#Zrinski is rocked!
Akkaynak lands a big shot there that rocks Zrinski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zrinski is still in real trouble! Can Akkaynak finish him?
Akkaynak postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Zrinski badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Akkaynak around the waist but Akkaynak pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Akkaynak is the winner by TKO! Akkaynak jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atakan Akkaynak!
A victorious Atakan Akkaynak thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: LAFC Vegas 2
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Zrinski looks to land a body kick but Bakugo moved away.
Zrinski with a nice cross.
Bakugo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zrinski.
Bakugo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bakugo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zrinski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marko Zrinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zrinski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakugo manages to avoid it.
Zrinski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1##TD#
Bakugo scores with a takedown into Zrinski's guard.
Bakugo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bakugo landing some decent shots from guard.
Zrinski wants to sweep here but Bakugo controlling him for the moment.
Bakugo is pushing down on Zrinski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zrinski is fighting to maintain full guard but Bakugo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zrinski trying to hold on to Bakugo's head to control him but Bakugo postures up. #SUB#
Bakugo is working for a submission of some sort.
Bakugo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Bakugo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Bakugo is working for a kimura but Zrinski is defending it quite comfortably.
Zrinski is looking to control Bakugo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zrinski avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Bakugo is looking for a kimura but Zrinski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bakugo to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bakugo is trying to work for a kimura but Zrinski is defending well.
Bakugo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Zrinski is staying active underneath Bakugo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zrinski trying to hold on to Bakugo's head to control him but Bakugo postures up.
Bakugo wants to control but Zrinski is keeping him busy.
Bakugo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Bakugo is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Bakugo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zrinski sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Bakugo is looking for a kimura here.
Zrinski desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Bakugo seems to be looking for submissions.
Zrinski felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zrinski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zrinski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Katsuki Bakugo dominated that round.
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#
A big left from Zrinski misses.
Bakugo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zrinski defends well and Bakugo ends up having to push Zrinski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Zrinski misses.
Zrinski tries to work over Bakugo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Bakugo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zrinski is trying to keep an underhook but Bakugo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Zrinski holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zrinski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zrinski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Zrinski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bakugo advances position into side control!
Zrinski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bakugo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bakugo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zrinski wants to control but Bakugo postures up.#T1##SUB#
Bakugo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zrinski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zrinski is not content to let Bakugo control the position.
Zrinski tries to buck Bakugo off but Bakugo is having none of it.
Bakugo scoring with punches and elbows.
Zrinski is not content to let Bakugo control the position. #SUB#
Bakugo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zrinski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB#
Bakugo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Katsuki Bakugo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bakugo controls the position.
Zrinski struggling a bit here.#T3##SUB#
Bakugo tries for a kimura but Zrinski is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zrinski can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Bakugo has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Zrinski is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bakugo yanks on the arm and Zrinski is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bakugo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Katsuki Bakugo!
During a confident post fight interview, Katsuki Bakugo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: LAFC London
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Hardman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zrinski ducks under a wild hook from Hardman.
Hardman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardman moves out of range of the body kick from Zrinski.
Zrinski lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Zrinski.
Zrinski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zrinski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zrinski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardman.
Hardman misses the shot to the body.
Zrinski cracks a nice hook into Hardman's ribs.
Hardman misses with a leg kick.
Hardman ducks under a wild hook from Zrinski.
Hardman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hardman swinging wildly here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hardman blocks a jab.
Hardman tests Zrinski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been informed that Hardman 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.
Hardman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zrinski was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardman.
Zrinski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hardman is able to avoid easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardman throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Zrinski to counter with a crisp jab.
Zrinski throws a shot from downtown. Hardman moves away and avoids it.
Hardman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hardman moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Hardman misses with a leg kick
and Zrinski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zrinski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardman.
Zrinski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardman's sensitive parts.
Zrinski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zrinski slips under a jab from Hardman.
Zrinski lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zrinski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot lands for Zrinski.
Zrinski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hardman throws the left hand but Zrinski avoids the punch easily.
Hardman blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zrinski. That's going to slow Hardman down.
Hardman moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zrinski is looking to land body kicks.
Hardman tries to clinch up.
Zrinski is looking to counter punch.
Hardman throws the left hand but Zrinski avoids the punch easily.
Hardman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardman takes a swing at Zrinski's ribcage but misses.
Zrinski thinks about countering with a body kick.
Zrinski scores with a hook to the body. Hardman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Hardman swings widly with a right hand
letting Zrinski counter with a right hand.
Zrinski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Hardman does it's job there.
A bone on bone clash there as Zrinski blocks the leg kick.
Zrinski misses with a hook. Hardman ducked under it nicely.
Hardman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zrinski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zrinski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zrinski scores with a jab.
Hardman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardman throws a right and a left that Zrinski avoids nicely.
Zrinski lands a front kick.
Hardman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zrinski.
Hardman looks to score with a jab to the body but Zrinski is just out of range.
Zrinski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zrinski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hardman. Hardman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zrinski lands a jab.
Zrinski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zrinski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zrinski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Hardman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zrinski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardman throws a hook but Zrinski blocks it.
Zrinski throws a big shot that misses.
Zrinski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardman.
Zrinski lands with an overhand left.
Zrinski thuds a left hand into Hardman's body.
Hardman misses with a body shot
and Zrinski counters with a solid body kick.
Hardman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zrinski back to the cage. Hardman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hardman ducks under a wild hook from Zrinski.
Hardman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A lazy left from Zrinski finds it's target.#CL2#
Hardman rushes Zrinski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Hardman throws a head punch that misses.
Zrinski misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Hardman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zrinski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zrinski scores with a kick to the body.
Zrinski scores with a jab.
Zrinski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Zrinski lands with a straight right. Hardman didn't see that one coming.
Hardman misses with a kick to the body
and Zrinski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zrinski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A big right from Zrinski misses.
Zrinski throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zrinski moves out of range of the leg kick from Hardman.
Hardman connects with a single shot there.
Zrinski connects with a looping right hand.
Zrinski staying out of range there.
Zrinski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zrinski misses with an uppercut. Hardman saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zrinski. Hardman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardman looks to land a right hand but Zrinski moved out of range.
Hardman just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zrinski misses with a wild body shot.
Zrinski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardman throws out the jab.
Hardman misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Zrinski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hardman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zrinski is looking to counter punch.
Hardman looks to score with a jab to the body but Zrinski is just out of range.
A jab from Zrinski misses.
Jab by Zrinski.
Hardman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zrinski. Hardman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zrinski misses the body punch
and Hardman counters with a good, hard body kick but Zrinski shrugs it off.
Zrinski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardman can do to turn this around?
Hardman with a hook.
Hardman scores with a hook.
Hardman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zrinski.
Hardman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zrinski.
Hardman throws a big shot that misses.
Hardman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zrinski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hardman. That did some damage!
Hardman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zrinski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zrinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardman moves away.
Zrinski lands a nice hook to Hardman's body. Hardman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hardman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hardman scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Zrinski works Hardman's body with a nice hook.
Hardman tries to bum rush Zrinski with a series of wild strikes but Zrinski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zrinski misses with a kick to the body.
Hardman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zrinski lunges at Hardman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hardman's hand.
Hardman looks to score with a jab to the body but Zrinski is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zrinski.
Marko Zrinski is winning the standup battle so far.
Zrinski lands a lovely overhand right.
Hardman looks to score with a jab to the body but Zrinski is just out of range.
Zrinski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardman.
Hardman fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Zrinski.
Hardman looks to land a right hand but Zrinski moved out of range.
Zrinski misses with a body kick.
Hardman moves away from the strike by Zrinski.
Hardman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zrinski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zrinski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zrinski!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardman. Zrinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardman swings for the body but Zrinski moves out of range.
Hardman lands with a shot to the body.
Hardman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zrinski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hardman moves in looking to clinch but Zrinski pushes him off.
Hardman tries to close the distance and clinch but Zrinski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hardman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zrinski.
Hardman takes one on the button.
Hardman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zrinski looks to land a left hand but Hardman moved out of range nicely.
Hardman misses with a jab to the body
and Zrinski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zrinski lands a jab to Hardman's midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Zrinski.
Hardman takes one to the side of the head.
Zrinski thuds his shin into the meat of Hardman's side.#T3#
Zrinski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zrinski. Hardman does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Hardman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Zrinski.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zrinski.
Zrinski scores with a decent looking hook.
Zrinski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zrinski throws out a powerful jab.
Zrinski misses with an uppercut. Hardman saw that one coming.
Hardman throws a right hand that Zrinski ducks under and follows up with a left that Zrinski also avoids with ease.
Hardman misses with a wild body shot.
Hardman throws a solid leg kick but Zrinski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hardman.
Zrinski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zrinski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zrinski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zrinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zrinski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zrinski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Hardman swings for the body but Zrinski moves out of range.
Hardman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zrinski manages to avoid it.
Zrinski misses with a body shot.
Zrinski scores with a nice right hand.
Zrinski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hardman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zrinski. That one must have hurt.
Hardman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardman throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hardman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zrinski.
A nice combination there by Zrinski.
Zrinski ducks under a wild hook from Hardman.
Hardman tries to land a body kick
enabling Zrinski to counter with a crisp jab.
Zrinski throws a hook to the side of Hardman's head but Hardman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zrinski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zrinski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zrinski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardman.
Zrinski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zrinski throws a chopping leg kick but Hardman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Zrinski dominated that second round.
That's time! Zrinski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Hardman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zrinski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zrinski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hardman checks a leg kick nicely.
Hardman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zrinski with a body shot.
Zrinski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardman sizes up Zrinski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hardman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zrinski's head backwards.#CL2#
Hardman drives through and clinches with Zrinski against the cage.
Zrinski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zrinski struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardman controls his hands.
Hardman keeps control of Zrinski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Zrinski.
Hardman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman stalling.
Hardman pushes off an throws an elbow but Zrinski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hardman swings wildly with an uppercut but Zrinski uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Zrinski breaks the clinch. #T1#
Hardman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zrinski jabs Hardman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zrinski.
A head kick misses from Hardman.
Hardman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zrinski manages to avoid it.
Zrinski ducks under a wild hook from Hardman.
Zrinski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zrinski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hardman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hardman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardman throws a jab when Zrinski was well out of range.
Zrinski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zrinski lands a body shot.
Hardman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A bone on bone clash there as Hardman blocks the leg kick.
Zrinski lands a glancing blow to the side of Hardman's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardman misses with a jab to the body
and Zrinski counters with a leg kick.
Zrinski lands with a nice body punch.
Hardman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zrinski moves away.
Dillon Hardman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marko Zrinski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Zrinski gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hardman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That kick from Zrinski tenderised Hardman's leg. Hardman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zrinski throws a shot to the body.
Zrinski is looking to slow Hardman down with leg kicks.
Zrinski staying out of range there.
Zrinski tries to land a leg kick but Hardman saw it coming and moves away.
Hardman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zrinski misses with a body kick.
Hardman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zrinski manages to avoid it.
Zrinski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zrinski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zrinski ducks under a wild hook from Hardman.
Hardman misses with an uppercut
and Zrinski counters with a thumping low kick.
Hardman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zrinski.
Hardman misses with a left hand
and Zrinski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zrinski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hardman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hardman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zrinski.
Zrinski connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Zrinski catches Hardman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zrinski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hardman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zrinski with a nice calf kick.
Hardman throws a hook but Zrinski blocks it.
Hardman walks into a jab.
Zrinski is looking to land body kicks.
Zrinski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zrinski scores with a punch to the head.
Zrinski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardman.
Hardman swings widly with a right hand
and Zrinski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zrinski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardman at a distance.
Zrinski lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardman misses with a hook to the body
enabling Zrinski to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zrinski manages to avoid it.
Hardman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zrinski counters with a nice kick to the body. #T4#
Zrinski lands with a right hand.
Hardman misses with a hook.
Hardman misses with a hook
and Zrinski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zrinski connects with a high kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardman. Zrinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zrinski cracks Hardman with a good jab.
Zrinski works Hardman's body with a nice hook.
Zrinski lands a nice looking body shot.
Hardman misses with an uppercut. Zrinski saw that one coming.
Hardman swings for the body but Zrinski moves out of range.
Zrinski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hardman can pounce on him.
Zrinski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardman.
Hardman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zrinski at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardman throws the left hand but Zrinski avoids the punch easily.
Hardman drops his hands momentarily and Zrinski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hardman blocks the body kick.
Hardman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zrinski digs a good hook to Hardman's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Zrinski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zrinski, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Zrinski!
Our winner, Marko Zrinski, 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: LAFC 44
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Biederman.
Biederman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zrinski lunges at Biederman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Biederman's hand.
Biederman throws the left hand but Zrinski avoids the punch easily.
Biederman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zrinski avoids it really well and circles away.
Zrinski fakes the leg kick and cracks Biederman in the body.
Zrinski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zrinski throws a front kick aimed at Biederman's knee but Biederman avoids it well.
Zrinski checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Zrinski.
Biederman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zrinski if he has to take too many more of those.
A slow jab from Biederman misses its intended target.
Zrinski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zrinski lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zrinski tests Biederman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Biederman wants to clinch up but Zrinski keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Zrinski misses the target.
Biederman dips to his left and cracks Zrinski with an uppercut!
Zrinski throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Biederman misses with a body shot.
Biederman scores with a punch to the head.
Zrinski connects with a leg kick.
Biederman looks to score with a jab to the body but Zrinski is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Zrinski misses.
Biederman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zrinski under the eye.
Biederman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biederman throws a leg kick but Zrinski moved away.
Biederman misses with a body kick.
Donk. Zrinski catches Biederman right on the button with a cross.
Biederman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Biederman throws a hook to the side of Zrinski's head but Zrinski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zrinski throws out a counter right but Biederman avoids it with no problem.
Biederman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marko Zrinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zrinski throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Biederman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zrinski throws a body kick that misses.
Zrinski slips under a jab from Biederman.
A countering left hand to the body from Zrinski misses.
Zrinski misses with a right hand
and Biederman 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!
No luck for Biederman with that takedown attempt.
Zrinski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Biederman.#T2#
Biederman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zrinski.
Zrinski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Biederman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Biederman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zrinski.
Biederman throws a wild body kick that Zrinski sees coming a mile off.
Biederman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zrinski was well out of range. Poor timing from Biederman.
Biederman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zrinski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zrinski connects with a right hand. Biederman shakes it off.
Biederman shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Biederman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zrinski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A jab from Biederman finds it's way through Zrinski's defenses.
Marko Zrinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zrinski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Biederman throws out a leg kick but Zrinski moves out of range and Biederman only half commits.
Biederman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zrinski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Biederman.
Biederman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Biederman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Biederman tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Zrinski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Biederman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zrinski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A lull in the action here as Biederman stalls from top position.
Biederman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zrinski felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Biederman in side control, throwing shots but Zrinski defends.
Biederman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Zrinski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zrinski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zrinski defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Biederman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Biederman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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. #T4#
Biederman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zrinski some visible discomfort. #SUB#
Biederman is trying to get an arm triangle but Zrinski is defending well.
Biederman works to advance to full mount. Zrinski defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biederman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Biederman tries to control but Zrinski wriggling away.
Biederman looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Biederman is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Zrinski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zrinski shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nelson Biederman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Zrinski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Biederman's sensitive parts.
Biederman misses with a few strikes there.
Zrinski lands with a cross.
Biederman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zrinski.
Zrinski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jab, jab by Zrinski - just one landing.
Biederman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Biederman tries to clinch but Zrinski moves out of range.
It seemed like Zrinski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zrinski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Biederman moves out of range of the body kick from Zrinski.
Biederman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Zrinski finds it's target.
Biederman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zrinski.
Zrinski works Biederman's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zrinski slips under a jab from Biederman.
Zrinski avoids the body shot from Biederman.
Biederman slips a straight right by Zrinski.
A little feinted left hand from Biederman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zrinski lands with an uppercut that bounces Biederman off the cage and back into range.#T1#
The fighters circling - Zrinski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Biederman throws a wild body kick that Zrinski sees coming a mile off.
Zrinski lands a jab to Biederman's midsection.
Zrinski throws the kick towards the body but Biederman avoids it.
Biederman misses the shot to the body.
Zrinski staying out of range there.
Zrinski throws a leg kick which misses Biederman's front leg but catches the back leg as Biederman tries to avoid it.
Zrinski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zrinski takes one to the side of the head.
Zrinski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Biederman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zrinski throws a jab but it's blocked by Biederman.
Biederman staying out of range there.
Zrinski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zrinski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Biederman.
Biederman slips a straight right by Zrinski.
Zrinski feints and then cracks Biederman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Biederman down.
Marko Zrinski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Biederman has his takedown stuffed
and Zrinski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#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!
Biederman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A leg kick checked by Biederman.
Biederman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zrinski.
A little feinted left hand from Biederman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Biederman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zrinski.
Zrinski looks to throw the jab but Biederman is out of range.
Biederman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zrinski lands with a hook. Biederman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Biederman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zrinski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Biederman is in Zrinski's guard.
Biederman passes Zrinski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Biederman throwing shots but Zrinski is blocking nicely.
Biederman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Biederman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Biederman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Biederman 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.
Zrinski trying to control from the bottom.
Biederman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Biederman works his way into side control.
Zrinski wants to control but Biederman postures up.
Biederman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Biederman cracks Zrinski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Biederman trying to control the action but Zrinski is working from the bottom. #T4#
Zrinski trying to control but Biederman flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Zrinski avoids the strikes from Biederman.
Biederman tries to keep control of the position but Zrinski is staying busy.
Zrinski is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Biederman off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Biederman scores with punches to the body.
Zrinski covering up well and avoiding damage.
Biederman misses with an elbow to the head.
Zrinski avoids the strikes from Biederman.
Zrinski trying to control the hands but Biederman won't let him.
Biederman punishes Zrinski with strikes from the back mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marko Zrinski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Zrinski ducks under a wild hook from Biederman.
Biederman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zrinski defending well as Biederman loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Biederman.
Nice body kick from Zrinski.
An inside leg kick lands from Zrinski.
Zrinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biederman was well out of range. Poor timing from Zrinski.
Biederman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zrinski.
Zrinski throws an overhand right that lands on Biederman's shoulder, as Biederman tries to avoid the shot.
Biederman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zrinski throws a quick inside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Biederman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biederman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zrinski moves away.
Biederman misses with a straight right.
Zrinski lands a glancing blow to the side of Biederman's head.
Zrinski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Biederman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zrinski. That one must have hurt.
Zrinski misses with a wild combination. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Biederman.
Zrinski throws a hook to the side of Biederman's head but Biederman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Biederman misses with a low kick.
Zrinski throws a lazy right hand but Biederman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Biederman lands a leg kick that knocks Zrinski off balance momentarily.
Biederman throws the left hand but Zrinski avoids the punch easily.
Zrinski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Zrinski misses the target.
Biederman missing with a left hand there. Zrinski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Zrinski.
Biederman lands with an overhand left.
Biederman wants to clinch up but Zrinski keeps it at a distance.
Biederman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Biederman 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 Zrinski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zrinski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Biederman throws a low kick but Zrinski moves out of range easily. #T2#
Good shot there by Zrinski.
Biederman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zrinski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Zrinski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zrinski lands a head shot.
Zrinski misses the shot to the body.
Biederman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zrinski lands with a hook. Biederman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Biederman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Zrinski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Biederman misses the target.
Zrinski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zrinski throws a head kick that misses
and Biederman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zrinski cracks Biederman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zrinski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zrinski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Biederman throws the left hand but Zrinski avoids the punch easily.
Zrinski blocks a low kick nicely.#TD#
Biederman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Biederman trying to control from half guard but Zrinski is working away.
Zrinski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Biederman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Biederman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Biederman is trying to control. Zrinski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Biederman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zrinski defending well though.
Biederman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zrinski trying to control here.
Biederman 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.
Biederman is pressing down on Zrinski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zrinski is holding on for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zrinski is staying active underneath Biederman, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Biederman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zrinski is just riding it out for now. Biederman eventually gives up the hold.
Zrinski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Biederman.
Zrinski is trying to maintain the position but Biederman is very close to passing his half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Biederman trying to control the action but Zrinski is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Biederman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marko Zrinski.
I think Zrinski 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: LAFC 40
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Zrinski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zrinski.
Lang moves out of range of the strikes.
Zrinski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zrinski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zrinski throws a looping overhand right but Lang ducks down to avoid it.
Zrinski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A cross from Lang lands.
A big right from Zrinski misses.
Lang tries to clinch there but Zrinski circles away.
Zrinski swings for the body but Lang moves out of range.
Lang moves out of range as Zrinski throws a body kick.
Zrinski lands with a shot to the body.
Zrinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lang is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zrinski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lang is able to avoid easily.
Lang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zrinski.
Zrinski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zrinski throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zrinski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zrinski misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Zrinski misses with a wild body shot.
Lang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zrinski with a body shot.
Zrinski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zrinski thuds his right hand into Lang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zrinski misses with a leg kick
and Lang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zrinski was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
Zrinski is looking to chop away at Lang's legs.
Zrinski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lang counters with a low kick, right behind Zrinski 's knee.
Zrinski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zrinski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zrinski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lang.
Zrinski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zrinski throws a nice head kick!
Lang tries to score with a low kick but Zrinski moves his leg out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Zrinski.
Lang's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lang duly obliges.
Good work by Lang as he checks the leg kick.
Zrinski misses with a body shot.
Lang tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Lang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zrinski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lang counters with a right hand to the body.
Lang pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zrinski back to the cage. Lang follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zrinski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zrinski misses with an uppercut. Lang saw that one coming.
Zrinski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lang is looking for the big counter here.
Lang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zrinski.
As Zrinski backs off Lang throws a huge counter combo but Zrinski manages to avoid it all.
Lang moves out of range as Zrinski throws a body kick.
Zrinski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lang is out of range.
Zrinski throws a right hand that Lang ducks under and follows up with a left that Lang also avoids with ease.
Zrinski with a jab.
Zrinski misses the jab.
Lang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lang misses with a straight right.
Marko Zrinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang misses with a wild body shot.
Lang motions for Zrinski to come forward. Lang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Lang scores with a nice head shot.
Zrinski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lang's hands.
Zrinski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zrinski lands a leg kick that knocks Lang off balance momentarily.
Zrinski throws a body kick that misses.
Zrinski just misses with a punch to the body.
Lang feints and then cracks Zrinski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zrinski down.
Zrinski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zrinski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lang misses with a hook
and Zrinski counters with a straight right hand.
Zrinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zrinski backing away here, and Lang unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zrinski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zrinski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lang will feel that in the morning.
Zrinski is looking to wear down Lang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Lang misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang takes one to the chin there.
Zrinski misses with a body kick.
Lang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zrinski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Zrinski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zrinski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lang misses with a straight right.
Zrinski scores with a jab.
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zrinski was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
Zrinski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lang. That did some damage!
Good exchange - Zrinski coming out on top.
Zrinski has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lang.
Lang wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zrinski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lang misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Zrinski dominated that round.
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#
Zrinski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zrinski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Lang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lang slips a straight right by Zrinski.
Zrinski tries to land a leg kick but Lang saw it coming and moves away.
Lang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zrinski fakes the leg kick and cracks Lang in the body.
Lang scores with a jab. Zrinski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zrinski connects with a body shot that sends Lang's belly button to the back.
Lang throws a chopping leg kick but Zrinski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lang scores with a jab.
Zrinski connects with a body shot.
Zrinski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zrinski misses with a body shot.
Lang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zrinski. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zrinski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zrinski.
Zrinski misses with a body shot. #T1#
Zrinski cracks a nice hook into Lang's ribs.
Zrinski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zrinski takes a swing at Lang's ribcage but misses.
Lang tries to clinch but Zrinski moves out of range.
Lang has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Zrinski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Lang.
Zrinski misses with a hook to the body
and Lang counters with a good, hard body kick but Zrinski shrugs it off.
Lang lands a head shot.
Zrinski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zrinski throws a leg kick but Lang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zrinski cracks Lang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marko Zrinski is winning the standup battle so far.
Zrinski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zrinski dips to his left and cracks Lang with an uppercut!
Lang scores with the left hand. Zrinski knows he should have avoided that one.
Lang with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Lang misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Lang misses
and Zrinski makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lang really felt that one!
Zrinski swings widly with a right hand
and Lang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zrinski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zrinski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zrinski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zrinski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lang throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zrinski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lang moves out of range of the body kick.
Zrinski takes a swing at Lang's ribcage but misses.
Lang looks for the body kick but Zrinski saw that one coming.
Lang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lang throws a body shot but no joy.
Zrinski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lang counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Lang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zrinski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zrinski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lang can do to turn this around?
Zrinski misses with a lunging right hand
and Lang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Lang.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Zrinski.
Lang throws out a counter right but Zrinski avoids it with no problem.
Zrinski misses with a kick to the body #CL2#
and Lang counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lang.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Lang.
A short right from Zrinski on the inside.
Zrinski lands with a light punch inside.
Zrinski misses with a punch to the body.
Zrinski presses Lang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zrinski lands a left hand.
Zrinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Lang.
Lang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lang.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zrinski. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Zrinski.
Zrinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zrinski is looking to break free of the clinch but Lang has double underhooks.
Zrinski can't find room to land a body shot as Lang controls the action.
Zrinski tries to work over Lang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lang gets through Zrinski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by Zrinski.
Lang misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lang.
Lang's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Zrinski breaks from the clinch.
Zrinski misses with an uppercut
enabling Lang to counter with a crisp jab.
Zrinski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lang under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lang scores with a hook to the body. Zrinski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zrinski throws a jab when Lang was well out of range.
Zrinski lands a nice looking body shot.
Lang throws out a loose jab but Zrinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Marko Zrinski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Zrinski misses with a body shot.
Lang is looking for the big counter here.
Lang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lang looks to land a combination but Zrinski avoids it well.
A slow jab from Zrinski misses its intended target.
Lang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zrinski.
Lang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zrinski moves away.
Zrinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lang throws a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Zrinski.
Lang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lang misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Zrinski misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zrinski just misses with a punch to the body.
Zrinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lang with a nice calf kick.
Lang throws a body shot but no joy.
Lang misses with a low kick.#T1#
Lang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zrinski scores with a jab. Lang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zrinski throws a nice head kick!
Good leg kick by Zrinski.
Lang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lang scores with a one two! Zrinski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zrinski jabs Lang right on the nose. Lang blinks but takes it well.
Zrinski stuns Lang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zrinski looks for the body kick but Lang saw that one coming.
Lang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zrinski with a body shot.
Lang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zrinski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lang. Zrinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zrinski lands with an overhand left.
Zrinski slips a straight right by Lang.
Lang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clubber Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zrinski scoring well with a low kick there.
Zrinski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lang.
Lang loads up on a big right hand but Zrinski slips the punch.
Lang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zrinski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zrinski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zrinski thinking.
Zrinski checks a leg kick.
Zrinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from Zrinski.
Lang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zrinski can pounce on him.
Zrinski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zrinski throws a wild body kick that Lang sees coming a mile off.
Zrinski throws a push kick but Lang slaps the foot to one side.
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
Zrinski lands with a nice body punch.
Lang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zrinski with a body shot.#T3#
Lang throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zrinski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zrinski misses with a kick to the body.
Zrinski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zrinski works the jab nicely.
Lang throws an overhand right that lands on Zrinski's shoulder, as Zrinski tries to avoid the shot.
Marko Zrinski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zrinski throws a lazy body kick
and Lang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zrinski misses with a looping right.
Some bone on bone action there as Zrinski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zrinski throws a lazy uppercut
and Lang counters with a good low kick that Zrinski was not able to check.
A leg kick checked by Zrinski.
Lang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zrinski misses with a body kick.
Zrinski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lang.
Lang misses with a hook. Zrinski ducked under it nicely.
Zrinski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zrinski thows a body kick. Lang tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lang has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zrinski.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zrinski moves away.#T4#
Zrinski thows a body kick. Lang tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zrinski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lang throws a lazy right hand but Zrinski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zrinski misses with a few strikes there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zrinski checks a leg kick.
Lang throws a low kick but Zrinski moves out of range easily.
Zrinski misses with a left hand
and Lang counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zrinski misses with a body punch
and Zrinski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zrinski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lang has time to react.
Zrinski scores with a sloppy right hand. Lang should have avoided that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zrinski.
Lang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lang moves out of range as Zrinski strikes.
Lang misses with a wild body shot.
Zrinski is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Zrinski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zrinski, 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 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: ENIGMA 90
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phillips slips a jab from Zrinski.
Zrinski throws a poor cross that misses
and Phillips counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zrinski just misses with a punch to the body.
Zrinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phillips bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phillips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Phillips tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zrinski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zrinski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Zrinski misses the target.
Phillips moves out of range as Zrinski strikes.
Phillips checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab by Zrinski.
Zrinski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zrinski throws out a loose jab but Phillips uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zrinski sprawls well. Zrinski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Phillips gets slowly back to his feet.
Phillips moves out of range as Zrinski strikes.
Zrinski feints and then cracks Phillips's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Phillips down. #T1#
Zrinski looks to score with a jab to the body but Phillips is just out of range.
Phillips is looking to counter the offense by Zrinski and move into the clinch.
Zrinski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Phillips swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phillips on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zrinski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Phillips counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phillips shoots in looking for a takedown. Zrinski tries to sprawl out of it but Phillips keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zrinski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zrinski throws a right hand that Phillips ducks under and follows up with a left that Phillips also avoids with ease.
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A swing and a miss from Zrinski.
Zrinski lands a really nice looking cross but Phillips seems unphased.
Phillips darts in looking for a takedown but Zrinski gets double underhooks and turns Phillips into the cage.
Phillips lands with a left to the head.
Zrinski struggles to land a body shot inside as Phillips controls his hands.
Zrinski misses with a punch to the body.
Zrinski can't find room to land a body shot as Phillips controls the action.
Zrinski lands a body shot. #T2#
A short uppercut from Phillips.
A short right from Zrinski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phillips wants a takedown.
Zrinski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phillips or not.
Zrinski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phillips or not.
Zrinski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zrinski struggles to land a body shot inside as Phillips controls his hands.
Zrinski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zrinski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phillips backwards.
Zrinski lands with a short shot to the head.
Phillips swings wildly with an uppercut but Zrinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zrinski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zrinski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zrinski throws a head punch that misses.
Phillips working aggressively here.
Zrinski misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Zrinski. #T3#
Zrinski lands a shot to the body.
Phillips blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zrinski pushes Phillips back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phillips throws a punch but it's blocked by Zrinski.
Zrinski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Phillips has Zrinski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zrinski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zrinski tries to work over Phillips's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Zrinski.
Phillips goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zrinski prevents it.
Nice body punch from Zrinski.
A short uppercut from Zrinski.
Zrinski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phillips tries to work over Zrinski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zrinski is pressed up against the cage. Phillips has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zrinski down to the mat. Zrinski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Phillips shoots in looking for a takedown but Zrinski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Phillips's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Phillips tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zrinski defends well and Phillips ends up having to push Zrinski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Phillips is breathing heavily.
Phillips blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zrinski. #T4#
Phillips swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zrinski prevents a body shot from Phillips.
Zrinski scores with a shot to the side of Phillips's head.
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 uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zrinski.
A short left from Zrinski.
Phillips lands a nice uppercut.
Zrinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zrinski lands a body shot.
Zrinski cracks Phillips with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zrinski.
Zrinski lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Zrinski.
Phillips misses with the head strike.
Phillips blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Zrinski on the inside.
Zrinski misses with some punches.
Zrinski digs a right hand into Phillips's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Phillips's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zrinski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Zrinski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Phillips avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Zrinski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Phillips closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Phillips lands in his opponent's guard.
Zrinski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Phillips. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Phillips trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zrinski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zrinski trying to keep a closed guard but Phillips is proving a slippery customer.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Zrinski keeps moving.
Zrinski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Phillips passes Zrinski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zrinski wants to improve his position but Phillips is controlling well.
Phillips throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zrinski won't allow Phillips to pass to mount.
Zrinski is looking to control Phillips's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zrinski avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Phillips maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Zrinski could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Phillips has cracked it and Zrinski is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Phillips!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Phillips!
Jack Phillips seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ENIGMA 80
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Zrinski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holton Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Zrinski tries to bum rush Holton Jr with a series of wild strikes but Holton Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zrinski throws a leg kick which misses Holton Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Holton Jr tries to avoid it.
Holton Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Zrinski.
Holton Jr ducks under a wild hook from Zrinski.
Holton Jr is looking to counter punch.
Zrinski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holton Jr.
Holton Jr misses with a body shot
and Zrinski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holton Jr thinking.
Holton Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A lazy left from Holton Jr finds it's target.
Zrinski lands with a nice body kick.
Marko Zrinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holton Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Holton Jr blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zrinski throws a shot from downtown. Holton Jr moves away and avoids it.
Zrinski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zrinski throws a wild body kick that Holton Jr sees coming a mile off.
Donk. Zrinski catches Holton Jr right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Zrinski misses with a kick to the body.
Zrinski looks to land a right hand but Holton Jr moved out of range.
Holton Jr throws a lazy right hand but Zrinski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Zrinski moves into the clinch.
Zrinski blocking some punches. #BC#
Holton Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body kick from Zrinski.
Zrinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zrinski throws a body shot but no joy.
Zrinski thumps Holton Jr with a low kick.
Zrinski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holton Jr takes a swing at Zrinski's ribcage but misses.
Zrinski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Holton Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Zrinski tries to clinch but Holton Jr is having none of it. #T2#
Zrinski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holton Jr manages to avoid it.
Zrinski has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Zrinski throws a leg kick but Holton Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zrinski tries to bum rush Holton Jr with a series of wild strikes but Holton Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Holton Jr misses the target.
Holton Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Zrinski lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holton Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zrinski. Zrinski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A good leg kick by Zrinski.
Zrinski misses with a two punch combination.
Holton Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Zrinski is just out of range.
Zrinski's corner calls for a 1-2. Zrinski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Holton Jr throws a shot to the body.
Zrinski swings for the body but Holton Jr moves out of range. #CL2#
Zrinski has Holton Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Holton Jr working aggressively here. #T3#
Zrinski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zrinski blocks a body shot from Holton Jr.
Zrinski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Holton Jr scores with a shot to the side of Zrinski's head.
Holton Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holton Jr.
Holton Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zrinski blocks a body shot from Holton Jr.
Holton Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Zrinski.
Holton Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zrinski's elbow. #BC#
Holton Jr breaks from the clinch.
Zrinski just misses with a punch to the body.
Holton Jr swings for the body but Zrinski moves out of range.
Zrinski tries to land a front kick but Holton Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zrinski throws the kick towards the body but Holton Jr avoids it.
Zrinski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holton Jr.#T4#
Holton Jr avoids the body shot from Zrinski.
Holton Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Holton Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A shot to the body from Zrinski misses
and Zrinski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zrinski.
Holton Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zrinski misses with a wild body shot.
Holton Jr throws a body punch but Zrinski moves out of range.
Holton Jr 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Zrinski misses
and Holton Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Zrinski pushes Holton Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Holton Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zrinski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holton Jr working aggressively here.
Holton Jr blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Zrinski dominated that round.
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##KD#
Holton Jr cracks Zrinski with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zrinski looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Holton Jr finish him? #ROC#Zrinski is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Zrinski tries to clinch but Holton Jr is having none of it.
Zrinski is still on wobbly legs! Can Holton Jr finish him?
Holton Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zrinski seems to have recovered his senses.
Zrinski looks to land a combination but Holton Jr avoids it well.
Holton Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zrinski.
Zrinski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holton Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holton Jr ducks under a wild hook from Zrinski.
Holton Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Zrinski throws a good cross that connects.
Marko Zrinski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zrinski lands a high kick!
Zrinski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Holton Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zrinski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Holton Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Zrinski misses with a hook. Holton Jr ducked under it nicely.
Zrinski throws a shot to the body.
Holton Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Zrinski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zrinski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holton Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zrinski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holton Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holton Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holton Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Zrinski controls the action.
Zrinski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holton Jr's elbow.
Holton Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Holton Jr. #BC#
Holton Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zrinski misses with a jab to the body
letting Holton Jr counter with a right hand.
Holton Jr slips under a jab.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Zrinski. Holton Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Zrinski.
Zrinski lands a really nice looking cross but Holton Jr seems unphased. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short body shot lands from Holton Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Holton Jr lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Holton Jr.
Holton Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holton Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zrinski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holton Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Zrinski.
Zrinski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holton Jr blocking some punches.
Holton Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Zrinski.
Zrinski struggles to land a body shot inside as Holton Jr controls his hands. #T3#
Holton Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zrinski backwards.
Holton Jr working aggressively here.
DeShaun Holton Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holton Jr misses with some punches.
Zrinski swings wildly with an uppercut but Holton Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holton Jr scores with a shot to the side of Zrinski's head.
Holton Jr pushes Zrinski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zrinski tries to work over Holton Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holton Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Zrinski.
Zrinski tries a body shot but Holton Jr blocks it.
Holton Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Zrinski.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holton Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Holton Jr.
Zrinski is breathing heavily.#BC#
Holton Jr manages to break the clinch.
Holton Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holton Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holton Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Holton Jr misses with an uppercut.
Holton Jr throws a hook but Zrinski avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zrinski throws a right hand that misses
and Holton Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zrinski tries to clinch up but Holton Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Zrinski misses with a hook.
Holton Jr lands with a good body shot.
Holton Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zrinski.
Zrinski ducks under a wild hook from Holton Jr.
Zrinski throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Holton Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Holton Jr throws out a loose jab but Zrinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zrinski follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holton Jr wants to clinch but Zrinski slips to the side
and Zrinski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holton Jr thinking. #CL#
Holton Jr takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Holton Jr manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeShaun Holton Jr dominated that second round.
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.#R3#
Holton Jr scores with the left hand. Zrinski knows he should have avoided that one.
Holton Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zrinski lands a nice hook to Holton Jr's body. Holton Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by Zrinski.
Holton Jr throws out a loose jab but Zrinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zrinski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zrinski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zrinski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from Zrinski misses.
Zrinski throws a jab when Holton Jr was well out of range.
Holton Jr throwing a counter right hand but Zrinski manages to avoid it.
Holton Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zrinski.
Holton Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zrinski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holton Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zrinski tries to clinch but Holton Jr moves out of range.
Holton Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zrinski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Zrinski missing with a left hand there. Holton Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holton Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zrinski lands a jab to Holton Jr's midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zrinski.
Holton Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zrinski moves away.
Zrinski fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Holton Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Holton Jr throws a body punch but Zrinski moves out of range.
Holton Jr lands a body shot.
Zrinski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holton Jr moves out of range as Zrinski strikes.
Zrinski throws a wild body kick that Holton Jr sees coming a mile off.
Zrinski thows a leg kick but Holton Jr checks it
and Zrinski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holton Jr swings for the body but Zrinski moves out of range.
Zrinski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Holton Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Zrinski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good leg kick by Zrinski.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zrinski.
Zrinski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Holton Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zrinski throws a push kick but Holton Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Holton Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Holton Jr lands a nice hook to Zrinski's body. Zrinski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zrinski throws a good cross that connects.
Zrinski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zrinski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zrinski throws a hook to the side of Holton Jr's head but Holton Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Holton Jr swings for the body but Zrinski moves out of range.
Zrinski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holton Jr.
Zrinski throws a hook but Holton Jr blocks it.
Holton Jr loads up on a big right hand but Zrinski slips the punch.
A jab from Zrinski finds it's way through Holton Jr's defenses.
Holton Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Holton Jr.
Holton Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Zrinski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zrinski just misses with a punch to the body.
Holton Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zrinski sizes up Holton Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Holton Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zrinski moves out of range of the strikes.
Zrinski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holton Jr momentarily. #T4#
Holton Jr circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Zrinski takes the fight into the clinch.
Zrinski can't find room to land a body shot as Holton Jr controls the action.
Holton Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holton Jr misses with a body punch.
Holton Jr prevents a body shot from Zrinski.
Zrinski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holton Jr's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Zrinski fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holton Jr.#BC#
Holton Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zrinski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holton Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zrinski misses with a body shot.
Holton Jr moves away from the strike by Zrinski.
Holton Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zrinski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Zrinski really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Holton Jr ducks under a wild hook from Zrinski.
Holton Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Holton Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Holton Jr.
Zrinski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holton Jr.
Zrinski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zrinski slips under a jab from Holton Jr.
A nice side step and Zrinski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Holton Jr blocks a head kick by Zrinski.
Donk. Holton Jr catches Zrinski right on the button with a cross.
Zrinski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holton Jr counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holton Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Zrinski.
Holton Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holton Jr. Zrinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zrinski doesn't manage to clinch there - Holton Jr circles away.
Zrinski misses with a few strikes there.
Holton Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Holton Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zrinski misses with a lunging right hand
and Zrinski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zrinski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Holton Jr counters with a huge left! Zrinski is in big trouble! He's backing up but Holton Jr isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Zrinski from any more damage. A dominating finish by Holton Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeShaun Holton Jr!
DeShaun Holton Jr retains his middleweight title!
DeShaun Holton Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ENIGMA 74
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Zrinski misses with an uppercut
and De Fiore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zrinski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Fiore counters with a nice body shot.
Zrinski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Fiore's head.
Zrinski tries to land a front kick but De Fiore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Fiore avoids the body shot from Zrinski.
De Fiore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zrinski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zrinski cracks a nice hook into De Fiore's ribs.
De Fiore takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zrinski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Zrinski - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zrinski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zrinski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Fiore.
Zrinski swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Fiore counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from De Fiore misses.
A little jabbing left from Zrinski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Fiore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
De Fiore throws a lazy right hand but Zrinski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zrinski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Fiore throwing a counter right hand but Zrinski manages to avoid it.
Zrinski lands a head shot.
Zrinski throws a jab but it's blocked by De Fiore.
It looked like De Fiore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zrinski.
Jab, jab by Zrinski - just one landing.
Zrinski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like De Fiore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zrinski lands with a nice body kick.
De Fiore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zrinski.
Zrinski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from De Fiore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marko Zrinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zrinski throws a body punch but De Fiore moves out of range.
Zrinski lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Fiore defending well as Zrinski loads up on a big left hand.
De Fiore takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Zrinski tests De Fiore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Fiore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zrinski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Zrinski tries to move into range but De Fiore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zrinski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Fiore looks to land a right hand but Zrinski moved out of range.
Zrinski throws a body shot but no joy.
Zrinski lands a nice hook to De Fiore's body. De Fiore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Fiore moves out of range as Zrinski throws a body kick.
Zrinski misses with a hook
and De Fiore counters with a nice uppercut.
Zrinski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Fiore ducks under a wild hook from Zrinski.
Zrinski misses the shot to the body.
Zrinski throws a push kick but De Fiore slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
De Fiore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zrinski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Fiore defending well as Zrinski loads up on a big left hand.
De Fiore throws a shot to the body.
De Fiore avoids the body shot from Zrinski.
A quick step to the side and De Fiore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zrinski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zrinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from De Fiore misses the target.
Zrinski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zrinski loads up on a big right hand but De Fiore slips the punch.
Zrinski misses with an uppercut. De Fiore saw that one coming.
Zrinski lands a body shot.
Zrinski throws a lazy uppercut
and De Fiore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zrinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Fiore was well out of range. Poor timing from Zrinski.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zrinski - that will leave a mark! #T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zrinski.
De Fiore misses with a right hand
and Zrinski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Zrinski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Fiore.
A solid body kick from Zrinski.
De Fiore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zrinski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Fiore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Fiore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zrinski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Fiore misses with a lunging right hand
and Zrinski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
De Fiore throws a body shot but no joy.
Zrinski clobbers De Fiore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zrinski.
Zrinski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zrinski throws a looping overhand right but De Fiore ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Zrinski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Zrinski misses with a leg kick
and De Fiore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zrinski thinking.
Zrinski connects with a body shot.
De Fiore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zrinski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zrinski looks to land a body kick but De Fiore moved away.
Zrinski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like De Fiore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zrinski.
Zrinski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zrinski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Fiore steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zrinski. That one must have hurt.
De Fiore blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zrinski swings for the body but De Fiore moves out of range.
Zrinski tests De Fiore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zrinski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Fiore is looking to counter punch.
De Fiore slips a straight right by Zrinski.
De Fiore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Fiore moves away from the strike by Zrinski.
De Fiore swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Zrinski lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Fiore doesn't seem phased though.
Zrinski misses with an uppercut. De Fiore saw that one coming.
Zrinski scores with a punch to the head.
Zrinski with a nice calf kick.
Zrinski scores with a jab to the body.
Zrinski throws a lazy uppercut
and De Fiore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
De Fiore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zrinski.
An attempted straight right counter from De Fiore misses the target.
De Fiore throws out a loose jab but Zrinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zrinski.
Zrinski throws a leg kick
and De Fiore counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Fiore on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zrinski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Fiore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Zrinski avoids the body shot from De Fiore.
Zrinski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zrinski throws a lazy right hand but De Fiore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Fiore is looking to counter punch.
De Fiore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Fiore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zrinski.
Zrinski is looking to land body kicks.
Zrinski throws a looping overhand right but De Fiore ducks down to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether De Fiore might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Zrinski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Fiore counters with a right hand to the body.
Zrinski misses with a wild body shot.
De Fiore is looking to counter punch.
De Fiore throws a hook to the side of Zrinski's head but Zrinski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Fiore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zrinski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zrinski punishes De Fiore's body with a nice straight punch.
De Fiore moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
A head kick by Zrinski misses
and De Fiore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zrinski thinking.
Zrinski lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Fiore takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zrinski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zrinski.
An attempted straight right counter from De Fiore misses the target.
Zrinski throws an off balance right hand
and De Fiore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Zrinski misses.
Zrinski moves out of range as De Fiore strikes.
Zrinski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zrinski thows a leg kick but De Fiore checks it
and De Fiore counters with a straight right hand.
De Fiore slips a straight right by Zrinski.
An attempted straight right counter from De Fiore misses the target.
De Fiore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
De Fiore moves out of range of the body kick from Zrinski.
Nice body punch from Zrinski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zrinski throws the kick towards the body but De Fiore avoids it.
De Fiore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zrinski.
Zrinski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting De Fiore counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zrinski. De Fiore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zrinski misses the shot to the body.
Marko Zrinski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Fiore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zrinski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Fiore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zrinski counters with a nice leg kick.
De Fiore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zrinski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
De Fiore looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
De Fiore takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Zrinski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Zrinski looks to throw the jab but De Fiore is out of range.
Zrinski connects with a solid leg kick.
De Fiore steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zrinski. That one must have hurt.
Zrinski lands with a straight right. De Fiore didn't see that one coming.
Zrinski thows a body kick. De Fiore tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zrinski connects with a solid leg kick.
Zrinski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zrinski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Zrinski.
Zrinski just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDe Fiore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zrinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zrinski scores with a nice right hand.
De Fiore fails to land with a series of punches.
De Fiore will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
Zrinski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zrinski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from De Fiore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zrinski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Fiore.
De Fiore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Fiore there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Fiore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zrinski.
De Fiore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zrinski scores with a jab to the head.
De Fiore blocks a jab.
De Fiore slips a jab from Zrinski.
Zrinski throws a body shot but no joy.
Zrinski throws a chopping leg kick but De Fiore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from De Fiore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zrinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zrinski scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Zrinski.
De Fiore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Fiore looks to score with a jab to the body but Zrinski is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Fiore misses the shot to the body.
Zrinski moves out of range as De Fiore strikes.
Zrinski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zrinski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Fiore just misses with a punch to the body.
Zrinski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De Fiore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Fiore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zrinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zrinski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Zrinski lands a jab to De Fiore's midsection.
De Fiore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zrinski misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like De Fiore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zrinski jabs De Fiore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marko Zrinski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zrinski misses the body punch
and De Fiore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zrinski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zrinski. That's going to slow De Fiore down.
De Fiore blocks the body kick.
De Fiore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zrinski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Fiore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zrinski thinking.
Zrinski is looking to land body kicks.
A slow jab from De Fiore misses its intended target.
Zrinski misses the shot to the body.
Attilio De Fiore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
De Fiore throws out a loose jab but Zrinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zrinski scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice body kick from Zrinski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Fiore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zrinski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
De Fiore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid body kick from Zrinski.
Zrinski tries to work over De Fiore's front leg with a kick but De Fiore checks it.
Zrinski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zrinski throws a body shot but no joy.
Zrinski misses with a left hand
and Zrinski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zrinski thows a leg kick but De Fiore checks it
and Zrinski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zrinski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Zrinski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zrinski 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Zrinski!
During a confident post fight interview, Marko Zrinski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 63
Date: Dec 14, 2021

#R1#
Zrinski throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Yan misses.
Zrinski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zrinski.
Yan throws a sloppy head kick and Zrinski moves out of range easily.
Zrinski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zrinski throws a body shot but no joy.
Zrinski moves out of range of the strikes.
Yan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zrinski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zrinski.
Zrinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Zrinski backs away, Yan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zrinski walks into a left hand.
A head kick misses from Yan.
Zrinski throws out a counter right but Yan avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Yan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zrinski doesn't seem phased though.
Zrinski lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Yan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zrinski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yan.
Yan lands with a nice body punch.
Zrinski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zrinski.
Zrinski steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Yan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zrinski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yan.
Zrinski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yan circles away quickly and effectively.
Zrinski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Yan.
Marko Zrinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zrinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zrinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zrinski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yan.
The crowd cheers as Zrinski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yan doesn't seem phased though.
Zrinski pushes Yan away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zrinski misses with a hook.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Zrinski there.
A big right from Zrinski misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Yan misses its target.
Yan throws the kick towards the body but Zrinski avoids it.
Yan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Yan has managed to clinch.
Zrinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zrinski can't find room to land a body shot as Yan controls the action.
Yan can't find room to land a body shot as Zrinski controls the action.
I was talking to Yan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yan misses with the head strike.
Yan blocks an uppercut.
Yan presses Zrinski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zrinski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zrinski blocks a body shot from Yan.
Zrinski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yan is leaning against Zrinski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3#
Zrinski misses with a punch to the body.
Zrinski blocks a body shot from Yan.
Yan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Yan fails to land.
Zrinski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yan backwards.
Zrinski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yan blocks an uppercut.
Zrinski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yan.
Nice body punch from Zrinski - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Zrinski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zrinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zrinski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zrinski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yan.
Zrinski scores with a punch to the head.
Zrinski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yan takes one on the button.#T4#
Yan missing with a left hand there. Zrinski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zrinski misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zrinski throws a looping overhand right but Yan ducks down to avoid it.
Yan walks into a stiff left hand from Zrinski.
Zrinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yan misses with a straight right.
Zrinski scores with a decent looking hook.
Zrinski lands a leg kick that knocks Yan off balance momentarily.
Zrinski staying out of range there.
A right-left combo lands from Zrinski.
Yan swings for the body but Zrinski moves out of range.
Zrinski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Yan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Yan.
Zrinski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zrinski moves out of range as Yan strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Zrinski dominated that round.
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#
Zrinski scores with a nice body kick.
Zrinski misses with a left hand
and Yan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yan takes a swing at Zrinski's ribcage but misses.
Zrinski throws a sloppy body shot
and Yan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marko Zrinski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zrinski. Yan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zrinski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yan is looking to clinch.
Zrinski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yan tries to clinch up but Zrinski circles away and keeps his distance.
Zrinski tests Yan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zrinski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Yan misses its target.
A big right from Zrinski misses.
Yan tried to score with a low kick but Zrinski checks it.
Zrinski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zrinski tries to bum rush Yan with a series of wild strikes but Yan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zrinski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Zrinski scores with a spinning back kick!
Zrinski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yan.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zrinski.
A jab from Zrinski does it's job there.
Yan takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Zrinski misses.
A big right from Yan misses.
Yan lands with a hook. Zrinski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zrinski moves away.
Yan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zrinski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yan doesn't seem bothered though.
Zrinski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yan 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zrinskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yan looks to score with a jab to the body but Zrinski is just out of range.#T2#
Zrinski scores with a jab.
Yan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zrinski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zrinski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zrinski lands with a good body shot.
Zrinski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zrinski lands with a hook. Yan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zrinski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yan.
An attempted straight right counter from Yan misses the target.
Zrinski slips a straight right by Yan.
Zrinski lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zrinski. Yan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zrinski misses the jab.
Yan swings for the body but Zrinski moves out of range.
Zrinski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yan avoids the body shot from Zrinski.
Zrinski looks to score with a jab to the body but Yan is just out of range.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Zrinski misses the target.
Yan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zrinski takes a swing at Yan's ribcage but misses.
Zrinski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yan wants to clinch up but Zrinski keeps it at a distance.
Yan misses with a looping left.
Yan throws a body shot but no joy.
Yan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yan throws a head kick but Zrinski moves out of range.
Zrinski throws out a counter right but Yan avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick lands from Zrinski.
Zrinski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zrinski connects with a high kick.
Yan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zrinski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yan takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Zrinski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zrinski flicks out a counter leg kick but Yan steps away.
Zrinski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zrinski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yan blocks the body kick.
Yan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zrinski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zrinski connects with an inside leg kick.
Zrinski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zrinski misses with a leg kick
and Yan counters with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Yan does it's job there.
Yan is looking to clinch but Zrinski is avoiding it.
Zrinski is looking to land body kicks.
Yan scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zrinski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slow jab from Yan misses its intended target.
Zrinski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Zrinski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Zrinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zrinski lands a really nice looking cross but Yan seems unphased.
Zrinski just misses with a punch to the body.
Yan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Zrinski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zrinski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zrinski lands with a nice body punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zrinski.
Yan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zrinski moves away.
A clash of legs there as Yan blocks the low kick.
Yan throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zrinski avoids it.
Zrinski cracks Yan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zrinski.
Zrinski looks to land a body kick but Yan moved away.
Yan is looking to counter punch.
Yan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zrinski looks to score with a jab to the body but Yan is just out of range.
Yan throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Zrinski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yan.
Zrinski misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Yan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zrinski.
A head kick by Zrinski misses
and Yan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zrinski connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body kick from Zrinski.
Yan throws a low kick, looking for Zrinski's leg but Zrinski calmly moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Zrinski. Beautiful body shot.
Yan staying out of range there.
Zrinski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zrinski swings for the body but Yan moves out of range.
Zrinski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Yan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zrinski.
Yan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Zrinski does no damage.
Yan throws a jab but it's blocked by Zrinski.
Zrinski looks to score with a jab to the body but Yan is just out of range.
Jinjing Yan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice jab there from Yan.
Zrinski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zrinski misses with a low kick.
Yan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zrinski was well out of range. Poor timing from Yan.
Zrinski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zrinski scores with a shot to the body.
Zrinski jabs Yan right on the nose. Yan blinks but takes it well.
Zrinski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zrinski misses with a body punch
and Yan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zrinski misses with a leg kick
and Yan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Zrinski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yan looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Yan ducks under a wild hook from Zrinski.
Yan connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Zrinski throws an overhand right that lands on Yan's shoulder, as Yan tries to avoid the shot.
Yan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yan misses with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yan.
Yan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zrinski throws out the jab.
Yan lands with a good body shot.
Marko Zrinski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zrinski tries to score with a low kick but Yan moves his leg out of the way.
Yan misses with a looping left.
Yan misses the jab.
Zrinski takes one on the button.
Crunch! Yan slams his shin into Zrinski's torso.
Yan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zrinski throws a lazy right hand but Yan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zrinski. #T4#
Yan looks to score with a jab to the body but Zrinski is just out of range.
Yan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Yan missing with a left hand there. Zrinski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yan lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Yan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zrinski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zrinski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yan will feel that in the morning.
Yan misses with a body punch
and Zrinski counters with a nice leg kick.
Yan slips a jab from Zrinski.
Yan is looking to counter punch.
Yan misses with a wild body shot.
Zrinski lands a nice hook to Yan's body. Yan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zrinski throws a push kick but Yan slaps the foot to one side.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marko Zrinski.
I've got Zrinski 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Zrinski!
Marko Zrinski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ENIGMA 56
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1#
Zrinski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bomb Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zrinski's knee momentarily.
Bomb Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Bomb Jr throws a leg kick but Zrinski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bomb Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zrinski was well out of range. Poor timing from Bomb Jr.
Zrinski swinging wildly here.
Zrinski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zrinski looks to throw the jab but Bomb Jr is out of range.
Zrinski dips to his left and cracks Bomb Jr with an uppercut!
Bomb Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zrinski.
A little jabbing left from Zrinski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zrinski blocks a head kick by Bomb Jr.
Zrinski defending well as Bomb Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Zrinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zrinski looks to score with a jab to the body but Bomb Jr is just out of range.
Zrinski throws a good cross that connects.
We've been told by Bomb Jr's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bomb Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Zrinski swings for the body but Bomb Jr moves out of range.
Zrinski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Zrinski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zrinski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bomb Jr.
Zrinski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Zrinski throws a shot from downtown. Bomb Jr moves away and avoids it.
Zrinski throws a jab when Bomb Jr was well out of range.
Bomb Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bomb Jr misses with a combination
and Zrinski counters with a right hand to the body.
Zrinski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bomb Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Bomb Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Zrinski.
A swing and a miss from Zrinski.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zrinski 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 Bomb Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bomb Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bomb Jr misses with a hook.
Bomb Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Bomb Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Bomb Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Zrinski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bomb Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zrinski's sensitive parts.
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!
Bomb Jr slips a jab and a cross from Zrinski.
Zrinski throws an overhand right that lands on Bomb Jr's shoulder, as Bomb Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Bomb Jr takes a swing at Zrinski's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Bomb Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Zrinski moves forwards but Bomb Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bomb Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zrinski misses with a low kick.
Bomb Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice cross by Zrinski.
Zrinski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bomb Jr misses with a straight left.
Zrinski raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bomb Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zrinski counters with a straight right hand.
Zrinski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bomb Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zrinski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slow jab from Zrinski misses its intended target.
Zrinski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bomb Jr will feel that in the morning.
Zrinski lands a jab to the nose.
Bomb Jr is looking to slow Zrinski down with leg kicks.
Zrinski swings for the body but Bomb Jr moves out of range.
Bomb Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zrinski.
That kick from Zrinski tenderised Bomb Jr's leg. Bomb Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bomb Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Zrinski moves out of range easily.
Zrinski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zrinski throws a body kick that misses.
Bomb Jr throws a big counter combination but Zrinski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Zrinski 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.
Zrinski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bomb Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body punch from Zrinski.
James Bomb Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zrinski. Bomb Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bomb Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab from Zrinski.
Bomb Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Zrinski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bomb Jr lands with a right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zrinski.
Zrinski lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bomb Jr.
Zrinski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bomb Jr's sensitive parts.
Zrinski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid body kick from Zrinski.
Zrinski throws a push kick but Bomb Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Zrinski jabs Bomb Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zrinski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bomb Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Zrinski.
Bomb Jr throws a right and a left that Zrinski avoids nicely.
A jab from Zrinski misses.
Zrinski avoids the body shot from Bomb Jr.
Bomb Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Zrinski moves out of range easily.
Bomb Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zrinski misses with a body kick.
Bomb Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bomb Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Zrinski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zrinski lands with a good body shot.
Bomb Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zrinski. Bomb Jr shrugs it off though.
Bomb Jr avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bomb Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zrinski.
Zrinski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zrinski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bomb Jr manages to avoid it.
Zrinski with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Zrinski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Zrinski catches Bomb Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zrinski misses with a hook. Bomb Jr ducked under it nicely.
Bomb Jr scores with a nice strike.
Zrinski connects with an inside leg kick.
Zrinski misses with a low kick.
Zrinski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zrinski throws a lazy right hand but Bomb Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zrinski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marko Zrinski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zrinski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zrinski wants to slow Bomb Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Bomb Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zrinski is able to avoid easily.
A nice leg kick from Zrinski, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bomb Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Zrinski should have avoided that one.
Zrinski drops his hands momentarily and Bomb Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bomb Jr misses with a head kick.
Zrinski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bomb Jr throws a push kick but Zrinski slaps the foot to one side.
Zrinski throws a head kick that misses.
Zrinski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zrinski takes a swing at Bomb Jr's ribcage but misses.
Zrinski moves away from the strike by Bomb Jr. #T1#
Zrinski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bomb Jr throws out the jab.
Zrinski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bomb Jr looks for the body kick but Zrinski saw that one coming.
Zrinski takes one to the side of the head.
Bomb Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zrinski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zrinski lands a nice shot to the body.
Zrinski scores with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bomb Jr checks a leg kick.
Zrinski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bomb Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Zrinski tests Bomb Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bomb Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bomb Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zrinski.
Nice shot by Bomb Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zrinski scores with a leg kick.
Bomb Jr avoids the body shot from Zrinski.
Bomb Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zrinski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Bomb Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zrinski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bomb Jr scrambles back to his feet.
No joy there for Bomb Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bomb Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zrinski on the side of the head.
Bomb Jr lands with an overhand left.
Bomb Jr 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.
Zrinski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bomb Jr.
Bomb Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A low kick from Bomb Jr misses
and Zrinski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bomb Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bomb Jr throws a body punch but Zrinski moves out of range.
Zrinski walks into a straight right hand from Bomb Jr.
Bomb Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Zrinski moves out of range easily.
Zrinski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bomb Jr connects with a body shot that sends Zrinski's belly button to the back.
Zrinski moves out of range of the strikes.
Zrinski looks to throw the jab but Bomb Jr is out of range.
Zrinski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bomb Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zrinski was well out of range. Poor timing from Bomb Jr.
Zrinski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bomb Jr scores with a nice strike.
Bomb Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Bomb Jr swings for the body but Zrinski moves out of range.
A low kick from Bomb Jr is predictable there
and Zrinski counters with a nice uppercut.
Zrinski throws a front kick aimed at Bomb Jr's knee but Bomb Jr avoids it well.
Zrinski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zrinski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bomb Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bomb Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bomb Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Bomb Jr slips a jab from Zrinski.
Nice jab there from Zrinski.
Zrinski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zrinski, as that shot connected.
Bomb Jr is looking to slow Zrinski down with leg kicks.
Zrinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bomb Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zrinski was well out of range. Poor timing from Bomb Jr.
Bomb Jr blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bomb Jr throws a nice head kick!
Bomb Jr blocks the body kick.
Bomb Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
A lazy left from Bomb Jr finds it's target.
Zrinski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zrinski lands a jab.
Zrinski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Bomb Jr as he connects with a hook.
Bomb Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Bomb Jr thumps Zrinski with a low kick.
Bomb Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zrinski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zrinski checks the leg kick.
Zrinski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bomb Jr scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bomb Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zrinski misses with a straight left.
Bomb Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bomb Jr moves out of range as Zrinski throws a body kick.
Zrinski lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marko Zrinski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Zrinski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bomb Jr jabs at Zrinski's body.
Zrinski checks a leg kick.
Zrinski throws a head kick but Bomb Jr moves out of range.
Bomb Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bomb Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bomb Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Zrinski missing with a left hand there. Bomb Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab by Bomb Jr.
Zrinski misses with an uppercut. Bomb Jr saw that one coming.
Zrinski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bomb Jr on the side of the head.
Zrinski lands the left hand.
Zrinski throws a shot from downtown. Bomb Jr moves away and avoids it.
Zrinski swings for the body but Bomb Jr moves out of range.
Bomb Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bomb Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zrinski.
Zrinski cracks Bomb Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bomb Jr slips a jab from Zrinski.
A big left from Zrinski misses.
Bomb Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Zrinski moves out of range easily. #T1#
Zrinski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bomb Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zrinski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bomb Jr staying out of range there.
Zrinski lands the left hand.
Bomb Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bomb Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zrinski cracks Bomb Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zrinski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bomb Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bomb Jr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bomb Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zrinski will feel that in the morning.
Nice defenses there by Bomb Jr.
Bomb Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zrinski will feel that in the morning.
Bomb Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zrinski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zrinski connects with a body shot.
Bomb Jr throws the kick towards the body but Zrinski avoids it.
Zrinski walks into a straight right hand from Bomb Jr.
James Bomb Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bomb Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bomb Jr. Zrinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zrinski misses with a body shot.
Zrinski moves out of range of the leg kick from Bomb Jr.
Zrinski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zrinski misses with a straight left.
Bomb Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zrinski manages to avoid it.
Bomb Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zrinski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zrinski checks the leg kick.
Zrinski with a nice cross.
Bomb Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zrinski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bomb Jr.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zrinski.
Zrinski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bomb Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zrinski.
Zrinski lands a nice shot to the body.
Bomb Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Zrinski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zrinski throws a push kick but Bomb Jr slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Zrinski!
Zrinski scores with a hook to the body. Bomb Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bomb Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Zrinski moves out of range easily.
Zrinski misses with a straight left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bomb Jr.
Marko Zrinski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bomb Jr misses with a low kick.
Zrinski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bomb Jr moves out of range as Zrinski strikes.
Zrinski lands a nice shot to the body.
Bomb Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zrinski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zrinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bomb Jr moves away.
Bomb Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab by Zrinski.
Zrinski is looking to slow Bomb Jr down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bomb Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zrinski scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Bomb Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zrinski.
Bomb Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zrinski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bomb Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zrinski manages to avoid it.
Zrinski moves out of range as Bomb Jr strikes.
Zrinski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bomb Jr misses with a leg kick.
Zrinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bomb Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Zrinski.
Zrinski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bomb Jr misses with a leg kick.
Zrinski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Good shot there by Zrinski.
Zrinski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bomb Jr throws out the jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zrinski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zrinski throws a wild body kick that Bomb Jr sees coming a mile off.
Zrinski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bomb Jr.
Zrinski moves out of range of the leg kick from Bomb Jr.
Bomb Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Zrinski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zrinski 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Zrinski!
A very excited looking Marko Zrinski 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: SICKNESS III
Date: Oct 15, 2021

#R1#
Dos Anjos misses with a looping right.
Zrinski throws a big shot that misses.
Zrinski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dos Anjos under the eye.
Zrinski misses with a body shot.
Dos Anjos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dos Anjos looks to land a right hand but Zrinski moved out of range.
Zrinski missing with a left hand there. Dos Anjos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dos Anjos! But no joy.
Zrinski throws a leg kick but Dos Anjos moved away.
Zrinski scoring well with a low kick there.
Zrinski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dos Anjos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Zrinski misses the target.
Zrinski throws a shot from downtown. Dos Anjos moves away and avoids it.
Dos Anjos slips under a jab.
We've been informed that Dos Anjos 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.
A jab from Dos Anjos does it's job there.
Some wild striking there from Dos Anjos. #T1#
Zrinski cracks Dos Anjos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dos Anjos swinging wildly here.
Zrinski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dos Anjos moves out of range of the strikes.
Zrinski throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Dos Anjos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos is looking to work some ground and pound but Zrinski has wrist control.
Zrinski looking for a sweep. Not yet Zrinski, not yet.
Zrinski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dos Anjos connects with a couple of short punches.
Zrinski keeping moving, preventing Dos Anjos from controlling successfully. #T2#
Zrinski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dos Anjos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dos Anjos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dos Anjos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zrinski's head.
Dos Anjos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zrinski working a defensive guard here.
Dos Anjos trying to control but Zrinski is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Zrinski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Anjos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marko Zrinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dos Anjos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dos Anjos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zrinski lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've been told by Zrinski's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zrinski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dos Anjos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zrinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zrinski lands with an uppercut that bounces Dos Anjos off the ropes and back into range.
Zrinski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zrinski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dos Anjos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marko Zrinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zrinski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dos Anjos blocks a jab.
Dos Anjos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zrinski lands a slapping body shot.
Dos Anjos slips a jab and a cross from Zrinski.
Dos Anjos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zrinski defends it well.
Zrinski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dos Anjos doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Dos Anjos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zrinski missing with a left hand there. Dos Anjos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Dos Anjos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zrinski throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Dos Anjos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zrinski's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dos Anjos wants to control from the top but Zrinski keeps moving.
Zrinski pulls Dos Anjos in close to his closed guard and prevents Dos Anjos from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dos Anjos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zrinski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zrinski looking to control but Dos Anjos passes into half guard.
Zrinski is not content to let Dos Anjos control the position.
Dos Anjos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dos Anjos thows a huge punch but Zrinski dodges it nicely.
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 Marko Zrinski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Zrinski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zrinski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zrinski misses with a body shot.
Zrinski ducks under a wild hook from Dos Anjos.
Zrinski throws a jab when Dos Anjos was well out of range.
Zrinski thows a body kick. Dos Anjos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zrinski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marko Zrinski is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Zrinski as Dos Anjos shoots in.
Zrinski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zrinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Anjos moves away.
Dos Anjos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zrinski can pounce on him.
Dos Anjos slips under a jab from Zrinski.
Zrinski throws a body shot but no joy.
Dos Anjos swings for the body but Zrinski moves out of range.
Zrinski scores with a hook to the body. Dos Anjos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zrinski throws a head kick but Dos Anjos moves out of range. #T1#
Zrinski is looking to land body kicks.
Dos Anjos fails with the takedown.
Dos Anjos slips under a jab from Zrinski.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zrinski.
Zrinski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zrinski connects with the punch.
Dos Anjos takes a swing at Zrinski's ribcage but misses.
Dos Anjos avoids the body shot from Zrinski.
Dos Anjos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zrinski was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos Anjos.
Zrinski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dos Anjos.
Zrinski lands an overhand right.
Zrinski misses with a head kick.
Dos Anjos darts in looking for a takedown but Zrinski gets double underhooks and turns Dos Anjos into the ropes.
Marko Zrinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Octavio Dos Anjos.#T2#
Zrinski lands with a good body shot.
Zrinski throws a shot to the body.
Zrinski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dos Anjos with the counter takedown but Zrinski avoids it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zrinski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zrinski misses the shot to the body.
Zrinski throws a body shot but no joy.
Zrinski throws a head kick that misses.
Zrinski tests Dos Anjos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zrinski swings widly with a right hand
and Dos Anjos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zrinski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zrinski lands with a good body shot.
Zrinski with a nice calf kick.
Zrinski looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Anjos is just out of range.
Dos Anjos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dos Anjos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zrinski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Anjos can do to turn this around?#T3#
Dos Anjos misses with a hook.
Dos Anjos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zrinski throws a push kick but Dos Anjos slaps the foot to one side.
Zrinski misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Dos Anjos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zrinski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zrinski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zrinski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zrinski misses with an uppercut. Dos Anjos saw that one coming.
Dos Anjos misses with a takedown attempt - Zrinski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zrinski takes a swing at Dos Anjos's ribcage but misses.
Zrinski defending well as Dos Anjos loads up on a big left hand.
Zrinski misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the liver by Zrinski. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Good leg kick by Zrinski.
Zrinski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dos Anjos.
Zrinski thuds his right hand into Dos Anjos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Zrinski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zrinski misses with a straight left.
Dos Anjos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good leg kick by Zrinski.
Zrinski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zrinski misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Dos Anjos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dos Anjos prevents Zrinski from improving his position.
Zrinski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dos Anjos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Zrinski dominated that second round.
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#
Dos Anjos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zrinski's waist but Zrinski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dos Anjos off to one side.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zrinski throws a push kick but Dos Anjos slaps the foot to one side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zrinski.
Dos Anjos dives in for a single leg takedown but Zrinski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Zrinski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dos Anjos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dos Anjos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zrinski.
Dos Anjos takes one to the side of the head.
A cross from Zrinski lands.
Dos Anjos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zrinski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zrinski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dos Anjos. That did some damage!
Zrinski punishes Dos Anjos's body with a nice straight punch.
Dos Anjos dives in and grabs Zrinski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zrinski pushes down on Dos Anjos's head and hops out.
Marko Zrinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Octavio Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos misses with a hook
and Zrinski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Dos Anjos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zrinski.
Zrinski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zrinski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos Anjos with the counter takedown but Zrinski avoids it easily.
Dos Anjos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zrinski looks to throw the jab but Dos Anjos is out of range.
Zrinski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zrinski. Dos Anjos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zrinski, as that shot connected. #ROC#Dos Anjos is rocked!
Dos Anjos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zrinski avoids it really well and circles away.
Dos Anjos is still on wobbly legs! Can Zrinski finish him?
Zrinski scores with a shot to the body.
Dos Anjos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dos Anjos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zrinski lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Dos Anjos falls backwards - clearly groggy! Zrinski dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Zrinski!

Event: BKFC 18 - Hurst vs Jackson
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Zrinski misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Kolehmainen misses the target.
Kolehmainen throws out a leg kick but Zrinski moves out of range and Kolehmainen only half commits.
Zrinski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zrinski just misses with a punch to the body.
Zrinski throws a body shot but no joy.
Kolehmainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kolehmainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kolehmainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zrinskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marko Zrinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Kolehmainen misses.
Kolehmainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kolehmainen cracks Zrinski with a good jab.
Kolehmainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zrinski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Zrinski misses. #TD#
Kolehmainen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kolehmainen showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zrinski is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Kolehmainen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zrinski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kolehmainen controlling the pace.
Zrinski keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kolehmainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kolehmainen trying to control the pace.
Zrinski wants to control but Kolehmainen is keeping busy.
Zrinski trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T3#
Kolehmainen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kolehmainen 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.
Kolehmainen wants to take Zrinski's back here but Zrinski is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kolehmainen wants to control the pace but Zrinski is squirming around nicely.
Kolehmainen controlling from mount. #T4#
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.#SUB#
Kolehmainen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Zrinski defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kolehmainen.
Kolehmainen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zrinski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kiki Kolehmainen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kolehmainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Zrinski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kolehmainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zrinski manages to avoid it.
Zrinski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kolehmainen with a body shot.
Zrinski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kolehmainen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kolehmainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zrinski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kolehmainen slips a straight right by Zrinski.
Zrinski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kolehmainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Kolehmainen misses.
Kolehmainen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Zrinski.
Zrinski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kolehmainen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zrinski thows a leg kick but Kolehmainen checks it
and Kolehmainen counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Kolehmainen.
Zrinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kolehmainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Zrinski.
Zrinski's corner calls for a 1-2. Zrinski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marko Zrinski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zrinski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zrinski misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Kolehmainen goes for a double leg but Zrinski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zrinski continues to drive forward.
Zrinski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kolehmainen.
Zrinski lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zrinski.
Zrinski lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zrinski.
A short right from Zrinski.
Zrinski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zrinski lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Zrinski fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zrinski as Kolehmainen tries to tie him up.
Kolehmainen working aggressively here.
Kolehmainen scores with a shot to the side of Zrinski's head.
Kolehmainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kolehmainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Zrinski backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolehmainen is trying to maintain a safe position but Zrinski gets an underhook and turns Kolehmainen into the cage.
Zrinski working aggressively here.
Kolehmainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kolehmainen working aggressively here. #T2#
Zrinski lands a nice uppercut.
Kolehmainen throws a head punch that misses.
Zrinski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zrinski tries to work over Kolehmainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kolehmainen tries to work over Zrinski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zrinski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kolehmainen lands a shot to the body.
Kolehmainen prevents a body shot from Zrinski.
Zrinski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kolehmainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kolehmainen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zrinski tries to work over Kolehmainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Kolehmainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kolehmainen throws a jab when Zrinski was well out of range.
Kolehmainen with a jab.
Zrinski misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Kolehmainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kolehmainen looks to land a left hand but Zrinski moved out of range nicely.
Zrinski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Kolehmainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Zrinski throws a body punch but Kolehmainen moves out of range.
As Zrinski backs away, Kolehmainen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kolehmainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kolehmainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kolehmainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Zrinski.
Kolehmainen avoids the body shot from Zrinski.
Kolehmainen feinted with a counter takedown.
Zrinski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kolehmainen looks for the body kick but Zrinski saw that one coming.
Zrinski looks to land a right hand but Kolehmainen moved out of range.
Zrinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kolehmainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zrinski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kolehmainen takes a swing at Zrinski's ribcage but misses.
Zrinski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kolehmainen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zrinski eats them both and turns towards Kolehmainen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD#
Zrinski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zrinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zrinski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kolehmainen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kolehmainen advances to half guard. #SUB#
Kolehmainen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kolehmainen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zrinski!
Zrinski tries to hold on but Kolehmainen postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marko Zrinski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kolehmainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Zrinski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kolehmainen slips a jab from Zrinski.
Zrinski 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.
Zrinski loads up on a big right hand but Kolehmainen slips the punch.
Zrinski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zrinski slips a jab from Kolehmainen.
Kolehmainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zrinski.#TD#
Kolehmainen feints and as Zrinski raises his hands in defense, Kolehmainen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zrinski wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kolehmainen is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolehmainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zrinski's head.
Kolehmainen passes to side control. #T1##SUB#
Kolehmainen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Kolehmainen is trying to get an arm triangle but Zrinski is defending well. #SUB#
Kolehmainen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zrinski, who protects the arm well.
Kolehmainen trying to control the action but Zrinski is working from the bottom. #T2#
Zrinski wants to control but Kolehmainen postures up.
Kiki Kolehmainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zrinski trying to remain calm as Kolehmainen controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kolehmainen has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Zrinski is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kolehmainen yanks on the arm and Zrinski is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kolehmainen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kiki Kolehmainen!
An out of breath Kiki Kolehmainen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BKFC - 185/205 Bracket Round 2
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Zrinski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Benjamin throws a series of punches but Zrinski avoids them all with ease.
Zrinski misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Benjamin.
Zrinski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zrinski jabs at Benjamin's body.
Zrinski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benjamin.
Zrinski missing with a left hand there. Benjamin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benjamin lands a jab-cross combination.
Benjamin misses with an uppercut
and Zrinski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zrinski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zrinski scores with a nice head shot.
Zrinski dodges the punch combination from Benjamin.
Zrinski tried to counter with a leg kick but Benjamin avoided it.
Zrinski throws a body shot but no joy.
Zrinski lands a front kick.
Benjamin throws a shot from downtown. Zrinski moves away and avoids it.
Zrinski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benjamin on the side of the head.
Zrinski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benjamin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zrinski cracks Benjamin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Benjamin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benjamin misses with a right hand
and Zrinski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benjamin's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Benjamin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zrinski feints a jab promting Benjamin to slip. Zrinski then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Benjamin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zrinski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zrinski misses with a left hand
and Benjamin counters with a stiff right hand.
Zrinski lands a body shot.
Benjamin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Benjamin has closed the distance and engaged Zrinski in a clinch.
Benjamin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benjamin misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Zrinski.
Benjamin just leaning against Zrinski, taking a breather.
Benjamin blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Zrinski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zrinski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zrinski throws a hook to the side of Benjamin's head but Benjamin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Benjamin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zrinski thuds his right hand into Benjamin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Benjamin avoids the body shot from Zrinski.
Benjamin avoids the body shot from Zrinski.
Benjamin ducks under a wild hook from Zrinski.
Zrinski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Benjamin misses the shot to the body.
It appears Zrinski was looking to counter with a kick there.
Zrinski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benjamin. That did some damage!
Benjamin throws a combination that misses
and Zrinski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benjamin thinking.
Zrinski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Benjamin cracks Zrinski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zrinski lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Zrinski gets tackled into the cage by Benjamin. Benjamin maintains the clinch.
Benjamin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benjamin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benjamin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Zrinski. #T3#
Zrinski lands a left hand.
Zrinski lands a right hand.
A short left from Benjamin.
Benjamin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benjamin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zrinski struggles to land a body shot inside as Benjamin controls his hands.
Zrinski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Zrinski manages to break the clinch.
Zrinski misses with an uppercut.
Zrinski loads up on a big right hand but Benjamin slips the punch.
Zrinski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Benjamin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zrinski - the referee stops the clock and Benjamin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zrinski. Benjamin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zrinski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benjamin finds it's way round the side to connect with Zrinski's head.
Zrinski lands a glancing blow to the side of Benjamin's head.
Benjamin misses with a body shot.
Zrinski misses with a wild body shot.
As Zrinski backs off Benjamin throws a huge counter combo but Zrinski manages to avoid it all.
Zrinski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benjamin.
Zrinski digs a good hook to Benjamin's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benjamin tries to clinch but Zrinski is having none of it. #T4#
Benjamin misses with a hook.
Zrinski stuns Benjamin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zrinski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zrinski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Benjamin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zrinski connects with a solid leg kick.
Benjamin tries to bum rush Zrinski with a series of wild strikes but Zrinski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zrinski misses with a wild body shot.
Benjamin wants to clinch up but Zrinski keeps it at a distance.
Benjamin 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.
Benjamin throws a low kick but Zrinski avoids it.
Zrinski throws out a loose jab but Benjamin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fred Benjamin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zrinski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benjamin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zrinski swings for the body but Benjamin moves out of range.
Zrinski throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benjamin throws a right and a left that Zrinski avoids nicely.
Zrinski thumps Benjamin with a low kick.
Benjamin ducks under a wild hook from Zrinski.
Benjamin misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Zrinski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Zrinski scores with a jab to the body.
Benjamin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zrinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benjamin throws out a counter right but Zrinski avoids it with no problem.
Benjamin moves away from the strike by Zrinski.
Nice uppercut there from Benjamin.
Zrinski looks for the body kick but Benjamin saw that one coming.
Zrinski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Benjamin if he has to take too many more of those.
Benjamin throws a jab when Zrinski was well out of range.
Benjamin avoids the body shot from Zrinski.
Zrinski looks for the body kick but Benjamin saw that one coming.
Zrinski checks a leg kick.
Benjamin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zrinski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin feints a jab promting Zrinski to slip. Benjamin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zrinski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zrinski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fred Benjamin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zrinski defending well as Benjamin loads up on a big left hand.
Zrinski throwing a counter right hand but Benjamin manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benjamin throws a poor cross that misses
and Zrinski counters with a leg kick.
Zrinski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benjamin on the side of the head. #T1#
Benjamin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benjamin throws a right hand that misses
and Zrinski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benjamin throws a lazy right hand but Zrinski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Benjamin 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.
Benjamin throws out a loose jab but Zrinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zrinski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zrinski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benjamin can do to turn this around?
Zrinski connects with a body shot.
Benjamin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benjamin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zrinski throws a jab but it's blocked by Benjamin.
Zrinski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benjamin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zrinski.
Zrinski throws a sloppy head kick and Benjamin moves out of range easily.
Benjamin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marko Zrinski is winning the standup battle so far.
Zrinski misses with a low kick.
Zrinski sets himself, and Benjamin steps forward looking for the clinch! Zrinski avoids it this time.
Zrinski works Benjamin's body with a nice hook.
Zrinski lands a jab to the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zrinski! #CL2#
Benjamin forces Zrinski back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Zrinski breaks the clinch.
Zrinski misses with a body kick.#T2#
Zrinski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Benjamin. Benjamin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Benjamin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zrinski connects with the punch.
Benjamin just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Benjamin.
Benjamin swinging wildly here.
And Zrinski counters with a quick kick to the body but Benjamin blocks it.
Zrinski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Benjamin catches Zrinski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Benjamin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zrinski takes one to the side of the head.
Benjamin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Benjamin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zrinski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Benjamin misses.
Benjamin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Benjamin misses.
A lazy left from Zrinski finds it's target.#T3#
Benjamin throws a hook but Zrinski blocks it.
Benjamin fails to land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Zrinski.
Benjamin lands a body shot.
Zrinski moves out of range as Benjamin strikes.
Benjamin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zrinski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benjamin. That did some damage!
Zrinski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Zrinski.
Benjamin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zrinski misses with a wild body shot.
Zrinski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zrinski with a hook.
Zrinski connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Zrinski.
Zrinski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Benjamin if he has to take too many more of those.
Zrinski misses with a body shot.
Zrinski slips a straight right by Benjamin.#T4#
Zrinski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zrinski.
Zrinski dodges the punch combination from Benjamin.
Zrinski lands a slapping body shot.
Zrinski swings for the body but Benjamin moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zrinski.
Zrinski slips a jab from Benjamin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zrinski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab lands there for Zrinski.
Zrinski lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zrinski cracks Benjamin with a good jab.
Zrinski 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.
Benjamin throws a hook to the side of Zrinski's head but Zrinski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benjamin throws a poor cross that misses
and Zrinski counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Zrinski dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Benjamin lands with an overhand left.
Benjamin swinging wildly here.
Benjamin misses with a two punch combination.
Good work by Zrinski as he checks the leg kick.
Zrinski connects with a right hand. Benjamin shakes it off.
Benjamin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zrinski.
Zrinski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benjamin throws a lazy right hand but Zrinski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zrinski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Benjamin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zrinski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zrinski tries to move into range but Benjamin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Benjamin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zrinski is looking to slow Benjamin down with leg kicks.
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 head kick from Zrinski lands but Benjamin takes it in his stride.
Benjamin misses with a looping right.
Zrinski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Benjamin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zrinski backs up against the cage.
Benjamin lands with a hook. Zrinski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice shot by Zrinski.
Benjamin looks to land a right hand but Zrinski moved out of range.
Benjamin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zrinski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benjamin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zrinski.
Benjamin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A swing and a miss from Benjamin.
Benjamin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zrinski can pounce on him.
Zrinski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benjamin. That did some damage!
Zrinski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zrinski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zrinski throws a body punch but Benjamin moves out of range.
Benjamin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Zrinski blocks the leg kick.
Benjamin throws an off balance right hand
and Zrinski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benjamin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zrinski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zrinski slips under a jab from Benjamin.
Benjamin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fred Benjamin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Benjamin misses with a right hand
and Zrinski counters with a leg kick.
Zrinski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benjamin.
Zrinski scores with a decent looking hook.
Zrinski throws a shot to the body.
Benjamin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zrinski lands with a hook. Benjamin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zrinski with a nice cross.
Zrinski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab lands there for Zrinski.
Benjamin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Zrinski counter with a right hand.
Benjamin throws a big shot that misses.
Benjamin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zrinski throws a leg kick which misses Benjamin's front leg but catches the back leg as Benjamin tries to avoid it.
Benjamin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zrinski stuns Benjamin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zrinski. That's going to slow Benjamin down. #T3#
Benjamin throws a combination. Zrinski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Benjamin throws a right and a left that Zrinski avoids nicely.
It looked like Zrinski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benjamin tries to clinch up but Zrinski circles away and keeps his distance.
Benjamin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zrinski.
Benjamin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zrinski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Marko Zrinski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zrinski.
Benjamin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zrinski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zrinski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zrinski sizes up Benjamin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Benjamin misses with a low kick.
Benjamin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zrinski.
Zrinski stuns Benjamin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zrinski stuns Benjamin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zrinski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Benjamin under the eye.
Nice straight punches there by Benjamin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benjamin.#T4#
A jab from Zrinski finds it's way through Benjamin's defenses.
A jab from Zrinski finds it's way through Benjamin's defenses.
Benjamin 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.
Zrinski scores with a nice right hand.
Zrinski lands a right hook to the body.
Zrinski lands a nice looking body shot.
Benjamin misses with the combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Benjamin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zrinski - the referee stops the clock and Benjamin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zrinski. Benjamin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zrinski lands with a cross.
Zrinski loads up on a big right hand but Benjamin slips the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slow jab from Benjamin misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Benjamin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zrinski lands a head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Zrinski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zrinski.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Zrinski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zrinski, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Zrinski!
Fred Benjamin spoke after the fight, saying 'C'mon man'.

Event: BKFC - 185 Bracket
Date: Jul 02, 2021

#R1#
Jameson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A swing and a miss from Zrinski.
Zrinski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jameson.
Jameson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zrinski.
Zrinski blocks a jab.
Zrinski avoids the body shot from Jameson.
Nice body punch from Zrinski.
Zrinski just misses with a punch to the body.
Jameson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zrinski circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Zrinski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zrinski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jameson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jameson with a hook.
Jameson drops his hands momentarily and Zrinski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jameson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zrinski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zrinski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jameson ducks under a wild hook from Zrinski.
Zrinski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jameson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zrinski lands a jab to the nose.
Jameson slips a straight right by Zrinski.
Zrinski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jameson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jameson throws a shot from downtown. Zrinski moves away and avoids it.
Zrinski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jameson throws out the jab. #T1#
Jameson looks to throw the jab but Zrinski is out of range.
Jameson misses with a wild body shot.
Anton Jameson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Zrinski.
Zrinski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jameson.
Jameson moves away from the strike by Zrinski.
Jameson throws a hook but Zrinski avoids it easily.
Zrinski slips a straight right by Jameson.
Jameson throws a series of punches but Zrinski avoids them all with ease.
Zrinski ducks under a wild hook from Jameson.
Zrinski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jameson.
Zrinski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've been informed that Jameson 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.
Zrinski throws an overhand right that lands on Jameson's shoulder, as Jameson tries to avoid the shot.
Jameson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jameson throws a hook to the side of Zrinski's head but Zrinski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zrinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jameson misses with a body shot.
Jameson ducks under a wild hook from Zrinski.#T2#
Jameson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zrinski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jameson. Zrinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jameson throws a hook but Zrinski avoids it easily.
Zrinski scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jameson throws an overhand right that lands on Zrinski's shoulder, as Zrinski tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zrinski. Jameson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jameson checks the leg kick.
Jameson lands a nice looking body shot.
Zrinski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zrinski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jameson misses with the combination.
Zrinski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jameson.
Zrinski delivers a nice body kick.
Jameson thuds his right hand into Zrinski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jameson moves forwards but Zrinski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Zrinski.
Zrinski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zrinski throws an overhand right that lands on Jameson's shoulder, as Jameson tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Jameson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zrinski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zrinski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zrinski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zrinski.
Jameson 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.
Jameson throws a shot to the body.
Zrinski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jameson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Jameson.
Zrinski swings for the body but Jameson moves out of range.
Jameson misses with an uppercut
letting Zrinski counter with a right hand.
Zrinski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jameson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jameson blocks the body kick.
Jameson takes a swing at Zrinski's ribcage but misses.
Zrinski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jameson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jameson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zrinski with a body shot.
Zrinski throws a hook but Jameson avoids it easily.
It seemed like Jameson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zrinski throws a head kick but Jameson moves out of range.
Zrinski misses with a straight right.
Jameson throws a hook but Zrinski avoids it easily.#T4#
Jameson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jameson throws a hook but Zrinski blocks it.
Jameson misses with a wild body shot.
Jameson throws an off balance right hand
and Zrinski counters with a nice body shot.
Jameson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zrinski dodges the punch combination from Jameson.
Jameson ducks under a wild hook from Zrinski.
Jameson misses with a two punch combination.
Jameson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zrinski.
Jameson throws a good cross that connects.
Jameson missing with a left hand there. Zrinski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zrinski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jameson looks to throw the jab but Zrinski is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zrinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jameson slips under a jab.
Zrinski throws a leg kick which misses Jameson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jameson tries to avoid it.
Zrinski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Zrinski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anton Jameson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jameson misses with a hook to the body
and Zrinski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zrinski scoring well with a low kick there.
Zrinski throws a body shot but no joy.
Jameson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jameson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jameson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zrinski moves away.
Jab from Jameson.
Zrinski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jameson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Jameson.
A jab from Jameson misses.
Zrinski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zrinski scores with a shot to the body.
Jameson scores with a hook to the body. Zrinski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zrinski misses with a wild body shot.
Zrinski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut lands for Jameson. That snapped Zrinski's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jameson swings widly with a right hand
and Zrinski counters with a nice body shot.
Jameson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Zrinski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jameson misses with a left hand
and Zrinski counters with a leg kick.
Jameson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jameson throws a big shot that misses.
Jameson scores with a body shot.
Zrinski slips a straight right by Jameson.
Zrinski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jameson needs to keep his hands up - Zrinski had a free shot at his head there.
Zrinski keeps Jameson at a distance using the push kick.
Zrinski avoids the body shot from Jameson.
Jameson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zrinski on the side of the head.
Zrinski looks to land a left hand but Jameson moved out of range nicely.
Zrinski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jameson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zrinski slips a jab from Jameson.
Zrinski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jameson misses the shot to the body.
Jameson misses with a looping right.
Zrinski is looking to counter punch.
Zrinski misses the jab.#T2#
Jameson throws a hook but Zrinski avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for Zrinski.
A jab from Zrinski does it's job there.
Zrinski throws a leg kick but Jameson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zrinski moves out of range as Jameson strikes.
Jameson misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zrinski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zrinski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jameson.
Zrinski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jameson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jameson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zrinski counters with a nice leg kick.
Zrinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jameson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zrinski wants to slow Jameson down by chopping away at his legs.
Jameson throws a jab but it's blocked by Zrinski.
Zrinski cracks Jameson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zrinski misses with a wild body shot.
Zrinski misses with a low kick. #T3#
Good work by Jameson as he checks the leg kick.
Jameson checks a low kick from Zrinski.
Zrinski thumps Jameson with a low kick.
Zrinski throws the kick towards the body but Jameson avoids it.
Zrinski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jameson.
Jameson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zrinski looks to land a left hand but Jameson moved out of range nicely.
Zrinski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jameson throws a lazy right hand but Zrinski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zrinski throws a shot from downtown. Jameson moves away and avoids it.
Jameson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jameson blocks the body kick.
Jameson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zrinski.
Jameson blocks a leg kick.
Jameson swings widly with a right hand
and Zrinski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jameson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Jameson backs away, Zrinski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jameson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zrinski was well out of range. Poor timing from Jameson.
Jameson misses with a left hand
and Zrinski counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Zrinski misses with a straight right.
Zrinski throws a good cross that connects.
Zrinski moves away from the strike by Jameson.
Zrinski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jameson throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zrinski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zrinski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jameson blocks a jab.
Zrinski misses with a looping left.
Jameson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zrinski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jameson can do to turn this around?
A big right from Zrinski misses.
Jameson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zrinski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jameson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Zrinski misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zrinski defending well as Jameson loads up on a big left hand.
Jameson looks to land a left hand but Zrinski moved out of range nicely.
Jameson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zrinski's hands.
Zrinski lands with an uppercut that bounces Jameson off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Zrinski dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jameson avoids a kick to the body.
Zrinski lands a nice shot to the body.
Zrinski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jameson throws a right hand that Zrinski ducks under and follows up with a left that Zrinski also avoids with ease.
Zrinski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Jameson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Zrinski has got the better of the exchanges.
A big left from Zrinski misses.
Zrinski misses with a straight left.
Zrinski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jameson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zrinski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zrinski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zrinski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jameson. Zrinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zrinski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jameson throws out the jab.
Zrinski tries to move into range but Jameson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zrinski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zrinski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jameson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jameson throws a jab when Zrinski was well out of range.#T1#
Zrinski throws a jab but it's blocked by Jameson.
Zrinski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jameson checks it well.
Zrinski 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.
Jameson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zrinski.
A slow jab from Jameson misses its intended target.
Zrinski misses with an uppercut.
Zrinski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jameson checks the leg kick.
Zrinski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jameson.
Zrinski digs a good hook to Jameson's body.
Zrinski blocks a jab.
Zrinski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zrinski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jameson blocks a leg kick.
Jameson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zrinski throws a leg kick but Jameson checks it.
Jameson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zrinski. #T2#
Jameson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jameson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jameson cracks Zrinski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zrinski throws a sloppy head kick and Jameson moves out of range easily.
Zrinski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jameson misses with a hook.
Zrinski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jameson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A solid body kick from Zrinski.
Jameson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zrinski finds it's way round the side to connect with Jameson's head.
Zrinski throws a low kick, looking for Jameson's leg but Jameson calmly moves out of range.
Zrinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jameson lands with a straight right. Zrinski didn't see that one coming.
Jameson throws a looping overhand right but Zrinski ducks down to avoid it.
Jameson misses with a hook
and Zrinski makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jameson really felt that one!
Zrinski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jameson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Jameson misses with a two punch combination.
Zrinski lands a jab to Jameson's midsection.
Jameson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zrinski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jameson throws a hook but Zrinski avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Zrinski misses the target.
Zrinski throws a body shot but no joy.
Zrinski lands with a nice body punch.
Zrinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zrinski throws a right hand that Jameson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jameson also avoids with ease.
Zrinski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jameson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jameson. Zrinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Jameson there.
Marko Zrinski is winning the standup battle so far.
Zrinski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jameson at a distance.
Jameson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jameson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zrinski.
Jameson misses with a wild combination.
As Jameson backs away, Zrinski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Zrinski lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zrinski lands a leg kick that knocks Jameson off balance momentarily.
Zrinski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zrinski misses with an uppercut.
Jameson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zrinski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jameson.
Zrinski throws a shot to the body.
Jameson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jameson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zrinski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jameson throws out the jab.
Zrinski feints and then cracks Jameson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jameson down.
Zrinski scores with a jab. Jameson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jameson avoids the body shot from Zrinski.
Jameson throws a body punch but Zrinski moves out of range.
Jameson throws a hook but Zrinski blocks it.
Jameson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Zrinski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zrinski 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Zrinski!

Event: BKFC 4 - Dthot vs Grochowik
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Zrinski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zrinski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zrinski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hardman throws a big shot that misses.
Zrinski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Dillon Hardman has been cut.
Hardman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zrinski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zrinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardman takes a swing at Zrinski's ribcage but misses.
Hardman defending well as Zrinski loads up on a big left hand.
Zrinski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardman throws out the jab.
Hardman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hardman slips under a jab.
Zrinski moves out of range of the body kick from Hardman.
A slow jab from Hardman misses its intended target.
Zrinski ducks under a wild hook from Hardman.
Zrinski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hardman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zrinski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zrinski just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dillon Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hardman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zrinski counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zrinski. Hardman does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Zrinski misses with a straight left.
Donk. Hardman catches Zrinski right on the button with a cross.
Hardman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from Hardman misses.
Zrinski misses with an uppercut. Hardman saw that one coming.
Hardman moves in looking to clinch but Zrinski pushes him off.
Zrinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardman was well out of range. Poor timing from Zrinski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardman. Zrinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zrinski.
Hardman lands a really nice looking cross but Zrinski seems unphased.
The crowd cheers as Zrinski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hardman doesn't seem phased though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hardman.
A lazy body kick from Hardman
letting Zrinski counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zrinski lands a nice looking body shot.
Hardman misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Zrinski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zrinski throws the left hand but Hardman avoids the punch easily.
Zrinski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Zrinski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardman.
Zrinski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hardman misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Zrinski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hardman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zrinski throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hardman to counter with a crisp jab.
Zrinski moves out of range as Hardman strikes.
Zrinski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hardman to counter with a crisp jab.
Zrinski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zrinski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zrinski looks to throw the jab but Hardman is out of range. #CL#
Zrinski tries to keep at a distance but Hardman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hardman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hardman can't find room to land a body shot as Zrinski controls the action.
Zrinski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zrinski prevents a body shot from Hardman.
Zrinski lands a body shot.
Hardman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Zrinski lands a nice shot to the body.
Zrinski blocks a body shot from Hardman.
Zrinski struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardman controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Zrinski.
Zrinski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hardman digs a right hand into Zrinski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zrinski's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Zrinski as the two fighters clinch.
Zrinski misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Zrinski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zrinski lands a nice shot to the body.
Hardman tries to clinch but Zrinski moves out of range.
Zrinski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardman throws out the jab.
Hardman looks to land a right hand but Zrinski moved out of range.
A slow jab from Hardman misses its intended target.
Hardman cracks a nice hook into Zrinski's ribs.
Hardman throws an overhand right that lands on Zrinski's shoulder, as Zrinski tries to avoid the shot.
Hardman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Zrinski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zrinski.
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!
Hardman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zrinski throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zrinski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zrinski. Hardman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Zrinski misses.
A slow jab from Zrinski misses its intended target.
Hardman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zrinski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hardman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zrinski manages to avoid it.
Zrinski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zrinski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zrinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zrinski looks to throw the jab but Hardman is out of range.
Zrinski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardman.
Zrinski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hardman on the side of the head.
Hardman throws a shot from downtown. Zrinski moves away and avoids it.
Hardman lands a jab to the nose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marko Zrinski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dillon Hardman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hardman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardman misses with a body kick.
Zrinski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardman at a distance.
Hardman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zrinski counters with a left to the body.
Zrinski moves out of range of the body kick from Hardman.
Zrinski looks to throw the jab but Hardman is out of range.
Zrinski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardman.
Marko Zrinski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardman slips a straight right by Zrinski.
Hardman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zrinski throws the left hand but Hardman avoids the punch easily.
Hardman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zrinski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardman looks to score with a jab to the body but Zrinski is just out of range.
Hardman 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.
Zrinski scores with a hook to the body. Hardman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hardman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardman cracks Zrinski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hardman takes a swing at Zrinski's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Hardman lands with a right hand.
Zrinski scores with a hook to the body. Hardman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hardman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardman takes one on the button.
Zrinski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab by Hardman.
A punch lands to the side of Zrinski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hardman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zrinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zrinski throws out a loose jab but Hardman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zrinski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zrinski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zrinski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardman manages to avoid it.
Zrinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hardman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Hardman misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zrinski misses with a straight right.
Zrinski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardman misses with a kick to the body.
Zrinski misses with a body shot.
Hardman stuns Zrinski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hardman throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Hardman.
Hardman staying out of range there.
Zrinski jabs at Hardman's body.
Hardman tries to bum rush Zrinski with a series of wild strikes but Zrinski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zrinski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zrinski throws a looping overhand right but Hardman ducks down to avoid it.
Hardman missing with a left hand there. Zrinski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hardman misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardman misses the target. #T3#
Hardman misses with a left hand
and Zrinski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Zrinski.
Zrinski lands a jab to Hardman's midsection.
Zrinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardman was well out of range. Poor timing from Zrinski.
Hardman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hardman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zrinski.
Zrinski defending well as Hardman loads up on a big left hand.
Zrinski lands with a good body shot.
Hardman thuds his right hand into Zrinski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hardman moves forwards but Zrinski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Zrinski.
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!
Zrinski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zrinski misses the jab.
Hardman throws a series of punches but Zrinski avoids them all with ease.
Zrinski throws a shot from downtown. Hardman moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Hardman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zrinski counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4##CL#
Hardman moves into the clinch.
Zrinski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zrinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zrinski can't find room to land a body shot as Hardman controls the action. #BC#
Hardman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zrinski ducks under a wild hook from Hardman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardman. Zrinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardman moves out of range of the strikes.
Zrinski throws a body punch but Hardman moves out of range.
Hardman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardman misses with a hook. Zrinski ducked under it nicely.
Hardman takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zrinski throws a shot from downtown. Hardman moves away and avoids it.
Zrinski throws a shot to the body.
Zrinski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zrinski misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marko Zrinski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dillon Hardman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Zrinski lands with a right hand.
Hardman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardman lands an overhand right.
Hardman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hardman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zrinski.
Zrinski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardman throws a big shot that misses.
Zrinski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardman.
Hardman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hardman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zrinski.
Zrinski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hardman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zrinski.
Zrinski misses with a looping right.
Hardman looks for the body kick but Zrinski saw that one coming.
Zrinski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hardman with a body shot.
Hardman looks to score with a jab to the body but Zrinski is just out of range.
Hardman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zrinski connects with a nice looking jab.
Hardman looks to land a body kick but Zrinski moved away.#T1#
Hardman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zrinski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zrinski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardman misses with a combination
and Hardman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardman blocks a jab.
Zrinski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hardman momentarily.
Zrinski lands a nice hook to Hardman's body. Hardman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zrinski misses the jab.
Zrinski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab by Zrinski.
Zrinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Zrinski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zrinski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zrinski moves out of range of the body kick from Hardman.
Hardman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zrinski.
Zrinski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hardman throws a series of punches but Zrinski avoids them all with ease.
Hardman throws a right hand that Zrinski ducks under and follows up with a left that Zrinski also avoids with ease.
Dillon Hardman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zrinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardman moves away.
Zrinski misses with a body shot.
Zrinski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zrinski misses with a straight right.
Hardman slips a jab from Zrinski.
Hardman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zrinski circles away quickly and effectively.
Zrinski works the jab nicely.
Hardman looks to land a body kick but Zrinski moved away.
Hardman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zrinski moves away.
A combination from Hardman does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Zrinski.
Hardman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hardman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Hardman misses.
Hardman misses with a lunging right hand
and Zrinski counters with a nice body shot.
Hardman takes a swing at Zrinski's ribcage but misses. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardman. Zrinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Zrinski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zrinski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hardman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zrinski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zrinski connects with a nice looking jab.
Hardman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zrinski. Hardman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zrinski connects with a body shot that sends Hardman's belly button to the back.
Zrinski thuds a left hand into Hardman's body.
Zrinski lands an overhand right.
Hardman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donk. Zrinski catches Hardman right on the button with a cross.
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!
Zrinski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hardman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zrinski lands a jab to Hardman's midsection.
Hardman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zrinski. #T4#
Zrinski misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Zrinski.
Hardman slips under a jab.
Hardman throws a body shot but no joy.
Zrinski connects with a looping right hand.
Zrinski lands with a nice body punch.
Zrinski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zrinski! But no joy.
Zrinski moves out of range of the body kick.
Zrinski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardman throws a right hand that Zrinski ducks under and follows up with a left that Zrinski also avoids with ease.
Zrinski lands a nice hook to Hardman's body. Hardman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zrinski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zrinski throws a hook but Hardman blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zrinski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marko Zrinski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zrinski slips a jab and a cross from Hardman.
Zrinski connects with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Zrinski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zrinski 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Zrinski!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2021

#R1#
Zrinski looks to land a left hand but Ribbler moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Ribbler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zrinski.
Ribbler swings for the body but Zrinski moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Ribbler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zrinski doesn't seem phased though.
Zrinski throws a body shot but no joy.
Zrinski misses the shot to the body.
Ribbler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ribbler takes a swing at Zrinski's ribcage but misses.
Ribbler lands a glancing blow to the side of Zrinski's head.
Zrinski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribbler.
Ribbler catches Zrinski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zrinski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ribbler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ribbler lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zrinski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zrinski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribbler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zrinski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Ribbler.
Ribbler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Ribbler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Ribbler.
Zrinski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ribbler doesn't seem bothered though.
Zrinski connects with a single shot there.
Zrinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribbler moves away.
Zrinski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ribbler moves away from the strike by Zrinski.
Ribbler scores with a jab. Zrinski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ribbler walks into a stiff left hand from Zrinski.
Ribbler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zrinski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marko Zrinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zrinski clobbers Ribbler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ribbler misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zrinski clobbers Ribbler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zrinski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zrinski lands a jab to Ribbler's midsection.#T2#
Ribbler throws a right hand that misses
and Zrinski counters with a nice body shot.
Ribbler throws a body punch but Zrinski moves out of range.
A slow jab from Ribbler misses its intended target.
Zrinski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribbler.
Zrinski moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Ribbler misses.
Ribbler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Zrinski.
Zrinski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zrinski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribbler.
Ribbler slips a jab from Zrinski.
Ribbler misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zrinski. Ribbler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribbler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zrinski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zrinski punishes Ribbler's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Zrinski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zrinski. Ribbler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zrinski digs a good hook to Ribbler's body.
Zrinski slips under a jab from Ribbler.
It seemed like Zrinski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ribbler scores with a body shot.
Ribbler throws a shot from downtown. Zrinski moves away and avoids it.
Ribbler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Ribbler misses.
Zrinski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ribbler misses with an uppercut
and Zrinski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Eddie Ribbler has been cut.
Ribbler moves away from the strike by Zrinski.
Zrinski throws a hook but Ribbler avoids it easily.
Zrinski lands with an uppercut that bounces Ribbler off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribbler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zrinski jabs Ribbler to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Ribbler slips under a jab from Zrinski.
Ribbler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ribbler looks to score with a jab to the body but Zrinski is just out of range.
Ribbler throws an overhand right that lands on Zrinski's shoulder, as Zrinski tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribbler. Zrinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribbler missing with a left hand there. Zrinski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ribbler throws a body punch but Zrinski moves out of range.
Ribbler throws an overhand right that lands on Zrinski's shoulder, as Zrinski tries to avoid the shot.
Zrinski looks to throw the jab but Ribbler is out of range.
Zrinski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zrinski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ribbler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribbler throws a good cross that connects.
Ribbler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zrinski.
Zrinski slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marko Zrinski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Ribbler'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#
Ribbler throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Zrinski counter with a right hand.
Ribbler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zrinski.
Ribbler blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Ribbler misses its target.
Zrinski misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Zrinski coming out on top.
Ribbler connects with a jab.
Ribbler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zrinski lands a nice hook to Ribbler's body. Ribbler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ribbler has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zrinski! But no joy.
Zrinski scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zrinski throws a jab but it's blocked by Ribbler.
Zrinski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ribbler throws a lazy uppercut
and Zrinski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Ribbler avoids the body shot from Zrinski.
Zrinski misses with a lunging right hand
and Ribbler counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zrinski.
Ribbler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ribbler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zrinski.
Zrinski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ribbler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zrinski.
Zrinski scores with a shot to the body.
Zrinski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zrinski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ribbler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zrinski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zrinski cracks Ribbler with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribbler throws a body punch but Zrinski moves out of range.
Eddie Ribbler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zrinski just misses with a punch to the body.
Zrinski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ribbler.#T2#
Ribbler throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Zrinski to counter with a crisp jab.
Zrinski avoids the body shot from Ribbler.
Zrinski defending well as Ribbler loads up on a big left hand.
Zrinski throws out a counter right but Ribbler avoids it with no problem.
Zrinski slips under a jab from Ribbler.
Zrinski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribbler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zrinski manages to avoid it.
Ribbler throws a body punch but Zrinski moves out of range.
Zrinski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ribbler throws out a loose jab but Zrinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribbler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zrinski jabs Ribbler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zrinski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ribbler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ribbler avoids the body shot from Zrinski.
Ribbler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zrinski on the side of the head.
Marko Zrinski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zrinski lands with a shot to the body.
Zrinski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Ribbler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zrinski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zrinski misses with a looping left.
Ribbler throws a hook to the side of Zrinski's head but Zrinski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ribbler moves away from the strike by Zrinski.
Zrinski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ribbler 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.
Ribbler missing with a left hand there. Zrinski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Zrinski.
Zrinski misses with an uppercut. Ribbler saw that one coming.
Ribbler looks to land a left hand but Zrinski moved out of range nicely.
Ribbler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zrinski.
A swing and a miss from Ribbler.
A slow jab from Ribbler misses its intended target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T4#
Zrinski just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribbler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zrinski to score with a decent uppercut.
Ribbler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zrinski.
Ribbler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zrinski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zrinski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ribbler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zrinski connects with a right hand. Ribbler shakes it off.
Ribbler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Zrinski counter with a right hand.
Ribbler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zrinski.
Zrinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribbler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zrinski connects with a body shot that sends Ribbler's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zrinski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Zrinski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddie Ribbler's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ribbler misses with a series of wild punches.
A left and a right from Ribbler both land. Nice combination.
Ribbler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ribbler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zrinski manages to avoid it.
Zrinski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ribbler with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ribbler!
Zrinski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ribbler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zrinski manages to avoid it.
Ribbler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zrinski moves away.
Zrinski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zrinski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zrinski lands a right hook to the body.
Ribbler moves away from the strike by Zrinski.
Ribbler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ribbler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribbler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zrinski.#T1#
Ribbler moves forwards but Zrinski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zrinski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zrinski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zrinski looks to throw the jab but Ribbler is out of range.
Zrinski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zrinski misses with a body shot.
Ribbler darts in looking for a takedown but Zrinski gets double underhooks and turns Ribbler into the cage.
A nice side step and Zrinski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zrinski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Zrinski fails to land.
Zrinski working aggressively here.
Zrinski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribbler's elbow.
Zrinski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zrinski prevents a body shot from Ribbler.
Zrinski misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Zrinski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eddie Ribbler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zrinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribbler is looking for a counter combo.
Ribbler throws a body punch but Zrinski moves out of range.
Ribbler misses with a wild body shot.
Zrinski throws a big shot that misses.
Ribbler lands with an uppercut that bounces Zrinski off the cage and back into range.
Ribbler scores with a nice head 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!
Decent striking displayed by Zrinski there.
Zrinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribbler was well out of range. Poor timing from Zrinski.
Zrinski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribbler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ribbler ducks under a wild hook from Zrinski.
Ribbler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zrinski circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Ribbler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribbler takes one to the side of the head.
Zrinski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ribbler misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Ribbler throws a series of punches but Zrinski moves out of range.
Ribbler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ribbler looks to land a right hand but Zrinski moved out of range.
Zrinski throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribbler throws a body punch but Zrinski moves out of range.
Zrinski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zrinski throws out a loose jab but Ribbler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribbler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zrinski.
Ribbler misses with an uppercut.
Zrinski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ribbler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zrinski.
Ribbler swings for the body but Zrinski moves out of range.
Zrinski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ribbler cracks a nice hook into Zrinski's ribs.#T4#
Zrinski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zrinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zrinski digs a good body shot into Ribbler's ribs.
Zrinski sizes up Ribbler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zrinski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ribbler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zrinski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zrinski connects with the punch.
Zrinski jabs at Ribbler's body.
Zrinski lands a head shot.
Zrinski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zrinski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ribbler backs up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zrinski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ribbler on the side of the head.
Marko Zrinski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zrinski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Zrinski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zrinski 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Zrinski!

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