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Event:
RFC 8: Sympathy For the Devil
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Vrlinic misses the jab.
Bak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bak lands a jab to the head.
Vrlinic takes one to the side of the head.
Bak misses with a looping right.
Vrlinic moves out of range as Bak strikes.
Good shot there by Bak.
Vrlinic shoots for a double leg takedown but Bak sprawls well. He's pushed Vrlinic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vrlinic misses with a looping left.
Vrlinic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vrlinic shoots in but no luck this time.
Bak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vrlinic slips under a jab from Bak.
Bak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vrlinic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bak slips under a jab.
Vrlinic needs to keep his hands up - Bak had a free shot at his head there.
Bak slips under a jab from Vrlinic.
It seemed like Bak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vrlinic slips under a jab from Bak.
Vrlinic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bak lands with an overhand left.
A big left from Bak misses.
Bak slips under a jab.#T1#
Vrlinic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Vrlinic.
Krzysztof Bak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bak connects with a jab.
Bak blocks a jab.
Vrlinic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vrlinic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bak 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.
Bak catches Vrlinic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vrlinic.
Bak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A left lands for Bak.
Vrlinic fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Vrlinic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bak catches Vrlinic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vrlinic moves out of range as Bak strikes.
Bak moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bak's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bak's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bak cracks Vrlinic with a good jab.
Vrlinic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vrlinic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vrlinic misses with a looping right.#T2#
Bak misses with a hook. Vrlinic ducked under it nicely.
Vrlinic defending well as Bak loads up on a big left hand.
Bak slips a jab and a cross from Vrlinic.
Vrlinic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circling - Bak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vrlinic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bak.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bak, as that shot connected.
Bak connects with the punch.
Bak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vrlinic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bak.
Bak lands with a straight right. Vrlinic didn't see that one coming.
Vrlinic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vrlinic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bak misses with a hook
and Vrlinic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bak slips a jab from Vrlinic.
It seemed like Bak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vrlinic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bak throws a hook to the side of Vrlinic's head but Vrlinic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bak leaves Vrlinic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Bak loads up on a big right hand but Vrlinic slips the punch.
Bak lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vrlinic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vrlinic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vrlinic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bak.
Bak misses with a looping left.
Vrlinic walks into a stiff left hand from Bak.
Vrlinic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bak.
Bak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vrlinic's head backwards.
Bak lands a glancing blow to the side of Vrlinic's head.
Vrlinic throws the left hand but Bak avoids the punch easily.
Vrlinic misses with a hook. Bak ducked under it nicely.
Bak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vrlinic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bak misses with a looping left.
Bak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vrlinic darts in looking for a takedown but Bak gets double underhooks and turns Vrlinic into the cage.
Bak misses with a straight left.
Bak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vrlinic's head backwards.#T4#
Bak dodges the punch combination from Vrlinic.
Bak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bak's corner calls for a 1-2. Bak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bak misses with a hook. Vrlinic ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bak.
Vrlinic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Krzysztof Bak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vrlinic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vrlinic scores with a jab. Bak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vrlinic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bak.
Vrlinic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vrlinic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vrlinic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bak moves away from the strike by Vrlinic.
Bak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vrlinic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bak.
A little feinted left hand from Vrlinic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vrlinic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Bak dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bak loads up on a big right hand but Vrlinic slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Bak misses the target.
Vrlinic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bak throws out the jab.
Vrlinic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice defenses there by Vrlinic.
A little feinted left hand from Vrlinic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bak moves out of range of the strikes.
Bak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vrlinic throws a lazy right hand but Bak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vrlinic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bak as he avoids it easily.
Bak takes one to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Bak. That snapped Vrlinic's head back.
Vrlinic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bak to score with a decent uppercut.
Bak connects with a single shot there.
Krzysztof Bak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bak uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bak connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vrlinic's hands.
Bak lands a head shot.
Vrlinic staying out of range there.
Vrlinic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bak.#T1#
Bak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bak throws out a loose jab but Vrlinic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vrlinic slips a jab from Bak.
The fighters circling - Bak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vrlinic blocks a jab.
Vrlinic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bak.
Bak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vrlinic.
Bak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bak tests Vrlinic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vrlinic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bak misses with a right hand
and Vrlinic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bak ducks under a wild hook from Vrlinic.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A telegraphed right hand from Bak misses the target.
Bak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bak lands a nice shot that snaps Vrlinic's head back.
Vrlinic lands an overhand right.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bak dodges the punch combination from Vrlinic.
A jab from Bak misses.
Bak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Bak misses.
Vrlinic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vrlinic slips under a jab.
Vrlinic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bak looks to land a right hand but Vrlinic moved out of range.
Vrlinic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vrlinic throws a looping overhand right but Bak ducks down to avoid it.
Denis Vrlinic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Bak misses its intended target.
Bak throws a lazy right hand but Vrlinic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bak is breathing heavily.
A big right from Bak misses.
Vrlinic throwing a counter right hand but Bak manages to avoid it.
Vrlinic takes one to the chin there.
Vrlinic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vrlinic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vrlinic misses with a takedown attempt - Bak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Vrlinic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vrlinic.
#T3#
Vrlinic looks to land a right hand but Bak moved out of range.
Bak uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bak looks to land a left hand but Vrlinic moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Bak there.
Vrlinic misses with a series of wild punches.
Bak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vrlinic on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Bak misses its intended target.
Vrlinic slips under a jab.
Bak with a hook.
Bak misses with a straight right.
Vrlinic slips under a jab from Bak.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Vrlinic. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bak's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vrlinic under the eye.
A lazy left from Vrlinic finds it's target.
Vrlinic throws a combination. Bak tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T4#
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!
Nice defenses there by Vrlinic.
Bak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bak dodges the punch combination from Vrlinic.
Bak misses with a right hand
and Vrlinic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vrlinic.
Vrlinic misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Bak.
Vrlinic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vrlinic there as he acknowledges the shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vrlinic might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bak throws a good cross that connects.
Vrlinic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bak on the side of the head.
Bak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vrlinic.
Bak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vrlinic.
Vrlinic misses with a looping left.
Vrlinic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bak's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vrlinic under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Bak 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vrlinic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bak eats them both and turns towards Vrlinic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vrlinic defending well as Bak loads up on a big left hand.
Vrlinic moves out of range as Bak strikes.
Vrlinic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vrlinic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bak.
Vrlinic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bak throws a hook but Vrlinic avoids it easily.
Bak lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bak throws a poor cross that misses
and Vrlinic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vrlinic throws a jab when Bak was well out of range.
Vrlinic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vrlinic.
Vrlinic swinging wildly here.
Bak slips a jab and a cross from Vrlinic.
Vrlinic defending well as Bak loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bak walks into a left hand. #T1#
Vrlinic closes the distance and clinches up with Bak, looking for a takedown. Vrlinic pushes Bak against the cage but Bak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vrlinic takes one to the chin there.
Vrlinic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vrlinic scrambles back to his feet.
Vrlinic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bak tries to avoid it but Vrlinic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bak to the ground. Bak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Bak.
Vrlinic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bak.
Bak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice shot lands for Bak.
Bak throws out a loose jab but Vrlinic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vrlinic throws a big counter combination but Bak scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Bak misses.
Bak connects with the punch.
Vrlinic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bak looks to land a right hand but Vrlinic moved out of range.
Bak misses with a lunging right hand
and Vrlinic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bak connects with a single shot there.
Vrlinic throws a series of punches but Bak moves out of range.
It seemed like Bak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vrlinic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Bak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vrlinic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vrlinic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bak on the side of the head.
Vrlinic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bak as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Vrlinic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bak ducks under a wild hook from Vrlinic.
Bak throws a hook to the side of Vrlinic's head but Vrlinic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vrlinic.
Bak works the jab nicely.
A jab from Vrlinic misses.
Bak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vrlinics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bak scores with a sloppy right hand. Vrlinic should have avoided that one.
Vrlinic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bak throws a jab but it's blocked by Vrlinic.
Bak slips a straight right by Vrlinic.
Bak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vrlinic's head backwards.
Bak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bak connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vrlinic momentarily.
#T3#
Vrlinic misses with a wild combination.
Bak throws a hook but Vrlinic blocks it.
Bak connects with a right hand. Vrlinic shakes it off.
Bak with a hook.
Bak connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vrlinic's hands.
Bak misses with an uppercut.
Vrlinic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Bak as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vrlinic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bak throws a hook but Vrlinic avoids it easily.
Vrlinic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bak.
Nice jab there from Bak.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vrlinic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bak.
A telegraphed right hand from Bak misses the target.
A big right from Bak misses. #T4#
Vrlinic moves out of range of the strikes.
Bak ducks under a wild hook from Vrlinic.
Vrlinic throws a right hand that Bak ducks under and follows up with a left that Bak also avoids with ease.
Denis Vrlinic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vrlinic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bak missing with a left hand there. Vrlinic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vrlinic scores with a jab to the head.
Bak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Decent striking displayed by Bak there.
Vrlinic misses with a hook.
Bak throws a hook to the side of Vrlinic's head but Vrlinic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bak throws the left hand but Vrlinic avoids the punch easily.
Bak scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Vrlinic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bak misses the jab.
Vrlinic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bak misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krzysztof Bak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bak 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzysztof Bak!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Widing throws a body kick that misses.
Vrlinic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Widing closes the distance and pushes Vrlinic back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Widing fails to land.
Widing throws a punch but it's blocked by Vrlinic.
Widing definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Widing turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Widing manages to end up in side control.
Vrlinic wants to control but Widing postures up.
Widing in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here as Widing stalls from top position.
Widing creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Widing scores with a couple of short elbows.
Widing cracks Vrlinic with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Vrlinic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Widing. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Widing advances to mount.
Widing landing punches. #ROC#
Vrlinic is rocked!#T1#
Widing lands a big elbow - Vrlinic is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Vrlinic is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Daniel Widing!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Carrizo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Vrlinic bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Vrlinic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That kick from Carrizo tenderised Vrlinic's leg. Vrlinic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vrlinic misses with a double jab.
Carrizo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vrlinic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Carrizo dives in and grabs Vrlinic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vrlinic pushes down on Carrizo's head and hops out.
Carrizo throws a body kick that misses.
Carrizo tries to clinch up.
Decent striking displayed by Vrlinic there.
Vrlinic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carrizo is looking to counter with head kicks.
Vrlinic throws a hook but Carrizo blocks it.
Vrlinic throws a jab but it's blocked by Carrizo.
Vrlinic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Carrizo dodges the punch combination from Vrlinic.
#T1#
Vrlinic cracks Carrizo with an open hand slap.
Vrlinic fails to land with a series of punches.
Carrizo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Carrizo misses with the combination.
Vrlinic throws a jab when Carrizo was well out of range.
Vrlinic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carrizo slips a straight right by Vrlinic.
Carrizo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vrlinic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab by Vrlinic.
Vrlinic misses with a straight right.
Vrlinic scores with a jab.
Carrizo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Carrizo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vrlinic avoids it really well and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Vrlinic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Carrizo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carrizo shoots and misses
and Vrlinic counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carrizo misses with a takedown attempt - Vrlinic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carrizo is breathing heavily.
Vrlinic jabs Carrizo right on the nose. Carrizo blinks but takes it well.
Vrlinic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Carrizo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carrizo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vrlinic.
Vrlinic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Carrizo has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Vrlinic counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Carrizo takes a shot to the head.
Carrizo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vrlinic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vrlinic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carrizo can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Vrlinic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vrlinic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vrlinic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Carrizo eats them both and turns towards Vrlinic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vrlinic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Carrizo back to the cage. Vrlinic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Carrizo moves forwards but Vrlinic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vrlinic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vrlinic wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Vrlinic drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vrlinic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vrlinic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vrlinic works over Carrizo with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Vrlinic content to stall in guard here.
Vrlinic pushes down on Carrizo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vrlinic is controlling the pace.
Vrlinic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carrizo's head. #SU2#
Vrlinic decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Vrlinic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vrlinic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Carrizo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vrlinic.
Vrlinic misses with a wild combination.
Vrlinic lands with a hook. Carrizo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A combination from Vrlinic does no damage.
Carrizo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrizo shoots in but Vrlinic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vrlinic wants to counter the offense by Carrizo and move into the clinch position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A cross from Vrlinic lands.
Carrizo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carrizo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Carrizo as he connects with a hook.
Vrlinic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vrlinic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Carrizo. Carrizo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab, jab by Vrlinic - just one landing.
Carrizo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vrlinic swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Carrizo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrlinic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carrizo under the eye.
Nice takedown defense from Vrlinic. No joy for Carrizo on that attempt.
Jab from Vrlinic.
Carrizo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC2#
Carrizo is rocked!
Vrlinic catches Carrizo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oh Carrizo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vrlinic connects with a looping right hand.
Vrlinic drops Carrizo with a straight right hand, right on the button! Vrlinic follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denis Vrlinic!
Denis Vrlinic took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Crespo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crespo throws a big shot that misses.
Vrlinic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Crespo drives through with a takedown into Vrlinic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Vrlinic pushes Crespo off and gets back to his feet.
Crespo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crespo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crespo! But no joy.
Crespo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Crespo missing with a left hand there. Vrlinic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vrlinic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vrlinic scores with a hook.
Crespo ducks under a wild hook from Vrlinic.
A slow jab from Vrlinic misses its intended target.
Crespo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vrlinic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crespo lands a nice shot that snaps Vrlinic's head back.
Crespo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crespo misses the jab.
Christian Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vrlinic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Crespo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vrlinic misses with the head strike.
Vrlinic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Crespo breaks the clinch.
No luck for Crespo with that takedown attempt.
Crespo wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vrlinic dives in for a single leg takedown but Crespo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Crespo fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vrlinic.
Vrlinic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crespo swings widly with a right hand
and Vrlinic counters with a stiff right hand.
Crespo swinging wildly here.
Crespo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vrlinic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Crespo clinches up with Vrlinic and pushes him back against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Crespo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Vrlinic looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Vrlinic throwing strikes but missing.
Vrlinic wants to control from the top but Crespo keeps moving.
Vrlinic stays in close to Crespo's body and controls the position.
Vrlinic wants to pass the guard but Crespo is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Vrlinic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vrlinic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vrlinic throws an elbow that misses. Crespo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vrlinic's guard. Nice move by Crespo!#REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vrlinic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vrlinic is pulling down on Crespo's head. It's preventing any offense from Crespo, at least for the moment.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Crespo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vrlinic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vrlinic has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vrlinic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vrlinic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vrlinic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vrlinic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vrlinic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vrlinic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Denis Vrlinic will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Crespo defending well as Vrlinic loads up on a big left hand.
Crespo misses with a straight left.
Crespo misses with a head kick.
Denis Vrlinic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crespo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vrlinic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crespo tries to clinch up but Vrlinic circles away and keeps his distance.
Vrlinic tries to counter by clinching up but Crespo breaks away and moves out of range.
Crespo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vrlinic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vrlinic lands with a nice combination. Crespo backs away looking to recover.
Vrlinic tries to bum rush Crespo with a series of wild strikes but Crespo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Crespo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Vrlinic misses.
Crespo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrlinic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vrlinic slips a jab from Crespo.
Crespo misses with a left hand
and Vrlinic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crespo scores with a decent looking hook.
Crespo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vrlinic as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Good exchange - Crespo coming out on top.
Crespo tries to clinch up
and Vrlinic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crespo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crespo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crespo connects with a leg kick. Vrlinic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Crespo misses with a two punch combination.
Crespo's corner calls for a 1-2. Crespo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crespo shoots in but no luck this time.
Crespo misses with a few strikes there.
Vrlinic is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Crespo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vrlinic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2#
Crespo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Crespo is breathing heavily.
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!
You can see the frustration on Vrlinic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Vrlinic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Crespo wants to stand up but Vrlinic is controlling the position.
Vrlinic trying to control here.
Crespo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Crespo trying to control from half guard but Vrlinic is working away. #T3#
Vrlinic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crespo throws a big elbow that misses.
Vrlinic has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Crespo has passed into side control.
Vrlinic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Crespo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vrlinic struggling a bit here.
Crespo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vrlinic to see if he's OK.#T4##SUB2#
Crespo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Crespo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vrlinic to see if he's OK.
The strikes coming from Crespo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Crespo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Crespo lands a nice forearm strike.
Crespo trying to control the action but Vrlinic is working from the bottom.
Crespo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Christian Crespo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Vrlinic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crespo tries to move into range but Vrlinic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crespo throws a sloppy head kick and Vrlinic moves out of range easily.
Crespo shoots in looking for a takedown. Vrlinic tries to sprawl out of it but Crespo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vrlinic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Crespo feints and as Vrlinic raises his hands in defense, Crespo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Vrlinic uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Vrlinic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vrlinic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crespo has time to react.
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!
Vrlinic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crespo.
Vrlinic cracks Crespo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crespo misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Vrlinic cracks Crespo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vrlinic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crespo's head backwards.
Crespo misses with a takedown attempt
and Vrlinic counters with a three punch combo that has Crespo backing up. Crespo nods at Vrlinic to acknowledge the strikes.
Denis Vrlinic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Crespo.
Crespo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice defenses there by Crespo.
Denis Vrlinic is winning the standup battle so far.
Crespo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vrlinic counters with a one-two to the body.
Vrlinic circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Vrlinic to counter with a crisp jab.
Crespo tries to close the distance and clinch but Vrlinic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vrlinic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crespo sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Crespo scores with a takedown into Vrlinic's guard.#ES#
Vrlinic is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vrlinic is looking to take this one to the mat.
The referee calls for Vrlinic to work.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Vrlinic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vrlinic lands with a hook. Crespo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vrlinic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crespo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vrlinic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crespo can do to turn this around?
Crespo is looking to clinch but Vrlinic is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Vrlinic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crespo tries to clinch up but Vrlinic circles away and keeps his distance.
Vrlinic stalks Crespo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Crespo's face. Crespo staggers backwards, shaken.
Crespo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Crespo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Crespo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vrlinic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crespo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Crespo instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crespo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vrlinic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crespo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crespo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC2#
Crespo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crespo misses with a left hand
and Vrlinic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vrlinic stuffs the takedown attempt from Crespo. Crespo gets slowly back to his feet.
Crespo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vrlinic counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crespo misses with a looping right.
Crespo is looking to clinch but Vrlinic is avoiding it.
Vrlinic connects with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crespo is defended easily by Vrlinic.
The crowd cheers as Vrlinic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crespo doesn't seem phased though.
Vrlinic fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Vrlinic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Vrlinic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crespo needs to keep his hands up - Vrlinic had a free shot at his head there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Vrlinic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vrlinic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Vrlinic!
Denis Vrlinic got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
CFN 3
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Vrlinic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vrlinic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGregor backs up against the cage.
McGregor throws an overhand right that lands on Vrlinic's shoulder, as Vrlinic tries to avoid the shot.
Vrlinic looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well.
McGregor jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McGregor defending well as Vrlinic loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vrlinic is defended easily by McGregor.
It looked like McGregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vrlinic misses with an uppercut
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from McGregor! Vrlinic is out on his feet! McGregor rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Vrlinic is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Vrlinic is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor McGregor!
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Event:
CFN 1
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Vrlinic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smiths tries to clinch but Vrlinic is having none of it.
Smiths tries to clinch there but Vrlinic circles away.
It seemed like Vrlinic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vrlinic!
Smiths fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vrlinic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Vrlinic tries to keep at a distance but Smiths has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smiths lands a body punch.
Vrlinic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smiths throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smiths goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smiths misses with a punch to the body.
Vrlinic lands with a right to the head.
Smiths landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vrlinic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vrlinic scores with a shoulder strike.
Smiths tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vrlinic avoids it.
Smiths trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Vrlinic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vrlinic keeps the fight on the outside.
Smiths lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Vrlinic thuds his right hand into Smiths's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vrlinic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smiths tries to clinch up but Vrlinic circles away and keeps his distance.
Smiths looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smiths wants to clinch
and Vrlinic counters with a straight right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Smiths 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Vrlinic tries to keep at a distance but Smiths has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smiths as Vrlinic tries to tie him up.
Vrlinic lands a left hand.
Vrlinic stalling.
Smiths is trying to stall.
Vrlinic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smiths seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vrlinic can turn it around.
Smiths lands an elbow that stopped Vrlinic in his tracks for a moment.
Smiths lands a knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smiths is trying to stall.
Smiths utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smiths missing with knees to the body.
Smiths can't find room to land a body shot as Vrlinic controls the action.
Smiths is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vrlinic is defending well for now.
Smiths is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vrlinic is defending well for now.
Smiths stops a takedown attempt from Vrlinic.
Smiths prevents a takedown attempt there.
John Smiths has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Vrlinic.
Smiths looking to throw knees to the head but Vrlinic is blocking nicely.
Smiths looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Smiths tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vrlinic avoids it.
Smiths missing with knees to the body.
Smiths lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
Vrlinic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smithss head.
Vrlinic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smiths keeps control of Vrlinic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vrlinic is stalling here.
Smiths tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vrlinic avoiding damage as Smiths throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Vrlinic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Smiths closes the distance and pushes Vrlinic back into the cage.
Smiths has Vrlinic pressed against the cage.
Vrlinic is trying to break the clinch but Smiths has him pressed against the cage.
Smiths missing with knees to the body.
Smiths landing knees to the body.
Vrlinic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smiths tries to land knees in the clinch but Vrlinic avoids the damage to the body.
Vrlinic is trying to pull guard but Smiths has him pressed against the cage.
Smiths just leaning against Vrlinic, taking a breather. #T4#
Vrlinic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vrlinic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smiths backwards.
Vrlinic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smiths takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smiths missing with knees to the body.
Smiths is trying to maintain a safe position but Vrlinic gets an underhook and turns Smiths into the cage.
Vrlinic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vrlinic lands with a short shot to the head.
Smiths with a knee to the head.
Vrlinic tries to pull guard but Smiths holds him up against the cage and eventually Vrlinic drops back down to his feet.
Smiths is trying to stall.
A short right from Vrlinic on the inside.
Smiths can't find room to land a body shot as Vrlinic controls the action.
Smiths misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vrlinic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Denis Vrlinic will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Smiths drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vrlinic lands a jab to the nose.
Smiths scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vrlinic thuds his right hand into Smiths's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Smiths moves into the clinch.
Smiths crunches a lovely knee into Vrlinic's ribcage.
Smiths missing with knees to the body.
Smiths missing with knees to the body.
Vrlinic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vrlinic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smiths after a bit of a struggle.
Vrlinic managing to block the knees to the body from Smiths.
Smiths misses with a knee strike.
Vrlinic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smiths has Vrlinic pushed against the cage.
Smiths lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smiths landing knees to the body.
John Smiths has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smiths misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Smiths.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Smiths tries to land knees in the clinch but Vrlinic avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Vrlinic on the inside.
Smiths tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vrlinic avoids it.
Vrlinic lands a hook that snaps the head of Smiths backwards.
Smiths keeps control of Vrlinic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vrlinic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vrlinic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vrlinic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smiths controlling the action here for a moment.
Vrlinic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smiths throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Smiths tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vrlinic's elbow.
Smiths using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vrlinic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smiths has Vrlinic pressed against the cage, preventing Vrlinic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vrlinic lands with a left to the head.
Vrlinic tries to circle away but Smiths has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Vrlinic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smiths gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vrlinic.
Vrlinic lands with an overhand left.
Denis Vrlinic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Smiths fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smiths tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vrlinic defends well and Smiths ends up having to push Vrlinic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smiths wants to clinch up but Vrlinic keeps it at a distance.
Vrlinic tests Smiths's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vrlinic throws out a powerful jab.
Smiths takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smiths wants to clinch up but Vrlinic keeps it at a distance.
Denis Vrlinic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Smiths gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Some wild striking there from Vrlinic.
Vrlinic misses with a series of wild punches.
Smiths lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Smiths moves into range and clinches up with Vrlinic.
Smiths lands a good knee to the midsection. Vrlinic won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smiths obliges.
Vrlinic is trying to break the clinch but Smiths is controlling him.
Smiths tries a knee to the head but Vrlinic blocks it.
Smiths works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smiths scores a nice knee to the body.
Smiths looking to stall.
A body shot lands from Smiths.
#T4#
Vrlinic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vrlinic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smithss head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smiths tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vrlinic.
Smiths misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vrlinic.
Smiths with a knee to the head.
Smiths keeps control of Vrlinic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smiths trying to land knees to the body.
Vrlinic is looking to break free of the clinch but Smiths has double underhooks.
Vrlinic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smiths backwards.
Smiths scores with a hook to the body.
Smiths tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smiths throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smiths tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vrlinic avoids it.
A short right from Vrlinic on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Denis Vrlinic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Smiths tries to clinch up but Vrlinic circles away and keeps his distance.
Vrlinic scores with a jab.
Vrlinic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smiths momentarily.
#CL#
Smiths darts in and clinches Vrlinic up against the cage.
Smiths lands an elbow just above Vrlinic 's eye.
Smiths lands an elbow inside that Vrlinic shrugs off.
Vrlinic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smithss head.
Smiths landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A bit of stalling here from Smiths.
Smiths will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vrlinic up against the cage.
Smiths with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smiths taking a breather.
Vrlinic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vrlinic wants to stall.
#T1#
A short right from Vrlinic.
Vrlinic wants to get back to striking at distance but Smiths won't allow it.
Vrlinic blocks an elbow strike from Smiths.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smiths.
Knees to the body from Smiths.
Vrlinic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smiths misses with an elbow strike.
Vrlinic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smiths trying to land knees to the body.
Vrlinic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vrlinic scores with a shoulder strike.
Smiths using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vrlinic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vrlinic is working for takedown but Smiths is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smiths throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smiths landing knees to the body.
Vrlinic avoiding damage as Smiths throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Vrlinic avoiding damage as Smiths throws knees to the body.
Vrlinic avoiding damage.
Vrlinic stalling in the clinch.
Vrlinic continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Vrlinic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vrlinic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vrlinic scores with an uppercut up 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!
Smiths misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vrlinic.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smiths tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vrlinic avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vrlinic.
Vrlinic is stalling here.
Smiths misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vrlinic.
Vrlinic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smiths trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vrlinic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smiths tries to land knees in the clinch but Vrlinic avoids the damage to the body.
Vrlinic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice left hand lands by Vrlinic.
Vrlinic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vrlinic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smiths throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vrlinic blocks it with crossed arms.
Smiths is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Vrlinic on the inside.
Vrlinic has had enough of the clinch but Smiths keeps him there for the moment.
Smiths with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vrlinic pushes Smiths back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
A short left from Vrlinic.
Vrlinic working hard to break the clinch.
Vrlinic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smiths keeps control of Vrlinic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vrlinic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smiths backwards.
Smiths keeps control of Vrlinic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Denis Vrlinic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vrlinic blocks an elbow strike from Smiths.
Smiths looking to stall.
Smiths is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
John Smiths has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smiths looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Denis Vrlinic.
I've got Vrlinic 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Vrlinic!
Denis Vrlinic opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Miller shoots and misses
and Vrlinic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vrlinic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vrlinic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vrlinic feints a jab promting Miller to slip. Vrlinic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Miller slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vrlinic feints a jab promting Miller to slip. Vrlinic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Miller slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC2#
Miller is rocked!
Vrlinic goes for a small jab and connects. Now Vrlinic goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Miller stumbles back but Vrlinic runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Miller to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Miller will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Denis Vrlinic!
A determined Denis Vrlinic didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Vrlinic.
A combination from Vrlinic does no damage.
Vrlinic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vrlinic tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Ryan moves into the clinch successfully.
Vrlinic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryan keeps control of Vrlinic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ryan wants a takedown.
Vrlinic avoiding damage as Ryan throws knees to the body.
Ryan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vrlinic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrlinic can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Vrlinic has picked Ryan up - he's going for a ride! Vrlinic dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Vrlinic missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Ryan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vrlinic throws a big elbow that misses.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
Vrlinic postures up in Ryan's guard and throws a big left but Ryan blocks it.
Vrlinic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vrlinic passes to side control.
Ryan is looking for a sweep.
Vrlinic working the head with strikes. #T2#
Vrlinic looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ryan is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Vrlinic decides to stand back up.
Vrlinic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryan tries to clinch up but Vrlinic circles away and keeps his distance.
Ryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ryan tries to counter with a takedown but Vrlinic is quick to defend against it.
Vrlinic throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Vrlinic does no damage. #T3#
Vrlinic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryan.
Ryan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch but Vrlinic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Ryan darts in and clinches Vrlinic up against the cage.
Vrlinic is trying to break the clinch but Ryan is controlling him.
Vrlinic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ryan is struggling to control the position.
Vrlinic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A bit of stalling here from Ryan.
Vrlinic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ryan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erasmo Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Ryan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vrlinic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vrlinic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ryan trying to stall but Vrlinic improves his position.
Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vrlinic is trying to break the clinch but Ryan is controlling him.
Ryan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Vrlinic lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vrlinic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ryan's head.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Vrlinic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vrlinic wants to pass the guard but Ryan is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Vrlinic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Vrlinic lands an overhand right.
Vrlinic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vrlinic misses with a two punch combination.
Vrlinic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vrlinic closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC2#
Ryan is rocked!
Vrlinic batters Ryan with a massive right followed by a huge left! Ryan is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Vrlinic lands a final crushing right hand to drop Ryan to the mat with a gruesome thud! Vrlinic is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Denis Vrlinic!
Denis Vrlinic took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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