PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ibra Zlatonovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogelio Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Zlatonovic
vs
Nelson

192 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ibra Zlatonovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rogelio Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zlatonovic gets a clinch.
Nelson takes a shot to the head.
Zlatonovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Zlatonovic.
Zlatonovic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zlatonovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nelson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zlatonovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zlatonovic lands an uppercut.
Nelson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zlatonovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zlatonovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Zlatonovic.
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!
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Zlatonovic.
Zlatonovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Nelson controls his hands.
Nelson prevents a body shot from Zlatonovic.
Zlatonovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zlatonovic takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zlatonovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nelsons head.
A bit of stalling here from Zlatonovic.
Zlatonovic blocks a body shot from Nelson.
Zlatonovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nelson.
Nelson tries a body shot but Zlatonovic blocks it.
Zlatonovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zlatonovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zlatonovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zlatonovic has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
Nelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zlatonovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nelson trying to control the position but instead, Zlatonovic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nelson into the cage.
Nelson tries to break the clinch but Zlatonovic is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zlatonovic will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nelson up against the cage.
Zlatonovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nelson is looking to control Zlatonovic's arms but Zlatonovic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nelson has his back to the cage.
Nelson misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Zlatonovic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zlatonovic lands a left hand.
Zlatonovic lands a body punch.
Nelson is working for takedown but Zlatonovic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ibra Zlatonovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogelio Nelson.
Zlatonovic lands with a light punch inside.
Zlatonovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Zlatonovic has Nelson pressed against the cage.
Zlatonovic scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A hook to the body from Zlatonovic.
Zlatonovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nelson jumps guard but Zlatonovic stands there with Nelson around his waist. Nelson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Nelson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nelson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nelson trying to control but Zlatonovic is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nelson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nelson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zlatonovic is looking to stand up but Nelson isn't so interested in that idea.
Zlatonovic trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zlatonovic is keeping the position for now.
Nelson passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nelson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nelson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zlatonovic is refusing to be controlled, as Nelson sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibra Zlatonovic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nelson shoots in and drives through. Zlatonovic sprawls well.

Zlatonovic instigates a clinch.
Zlatonovic is pressed up against the cage. Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zlatonovic down to the mat. Zlatonovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Zlatonovic pushes Nelson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zlatonovic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nelson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zlatonovic slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zlatonovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nelson blocks it with crossed arms.
Zlatonovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nelson or not.
Zlatonovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nelson or not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson blocks a body shot from Zlatonovic.
Zlatonovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ibra Zlatonovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zlatonovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nelson being controlled against the cage.
Zlatonovic cracks Nelson with a nice body shot.
Zlatonovic misses with some punches.
Zlatonovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nelsons head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zlatonovic.
Nelson pushes off an throws an elbow but Zlatonovic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short left from Zlatonovic.
Zlatonovic lands with a right to the head.
Zlatonovic lands a right hand.
Zlatonovic stalling the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zlatonovic stalling.
Zlatonovic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zlatonovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zlatonovic has Nelson pressed against the cage, preventing Nelson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nelson tries to work over Zlatonovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zlatonovic 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.
Nelson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Zlatonovic.
Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zlatonovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ibra Zlatonovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogelio Nelson.
Nelson looking to slow down the pace here.
Zlatonovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
Zlatonovic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nelson up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zlatonovic.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nelson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zlatonovic lands a shot to the body.
Zlatonovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nelson is trying to maintain a safe position but Zlatonovic gets an underhook and turns Nelson into the cage.
Zlatonovic misses with a knee strike.
A bit of stalling here from Zlatonovic.
Zlatonovic stalling.
A nice left hand lands by Zlatonovic.
Zlatonovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zlatonovic lands a left hand.
Zlatonovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zlatonovic.
Zlatonovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Zlatonovic lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Zlatonovic on the inside.
Zlatonovic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nelson looking to slow down the pace here.
Zlatonovic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zlatonovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zlatonovic lands with a light punch inside.
Zlatonovic'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.
Zlatonovic has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibra Zlatonovic dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Zlatonovic circles away.

Zlatonovic moves into range and clinches up with Nelson.
Nelson being controlled against the cage.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
Zlatonovic tries a body shot but Nelson blocks it.
Nelson is trying to drag Zlatonovic to the mat but Zlatonovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nelson is looking to control Zlatonovic's arms but Zlatonovic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nelson has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zlatonovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Zlatonovic.
Zlatonovic pushes Nelson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zlatonovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nelson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zlatonovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Zlatonovic scores with a shot to the side of Nelson's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zlatonovic cracks Nelson with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zlatonovic.
Nelson blocks the elbow strike.
Zlatonovic tries a knee to the head but Nelson blocks it.
Zlatonovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nelson letting Zlatonovic take a breather here.
The referee calls for Zlatonovic to work.
Zlatonovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zlatonovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Zlatonovic - that landed with a thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zlatonovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zlatonovic lands a shoulder strike.
Zlatonovic lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson is struggling to control the position.
Zlatonovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zlatonovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zlatonovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nelson stalling.
Zlatonovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Zlatonovic has Nelson pushed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Zlatonovic.
Zlatonovic tries to throw a body punch but Nelson avoids it by throwing Zlatonovic back against the cage.
Zlatonovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zlatonovic stalling in the clinch.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zlatonovic is stalling here.
Zlatonovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nelson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Zlatonovic - that landed with a thud.
Zlatonovic is leaning against Nelson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Zlatonovic.
Zlatonovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rogelio Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zlatonovic lands a left hand.
A short right from Zlatonovic on the inside.
Zlatonovic lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Zlatonovic to work.
Zlatonovic digs a right hand underneath Nelson's ribcage. Nelson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zlatonovic digs a right hand underneath Nelson's ribcage. Nelson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short left from Zlatonovic.
Zlatonovic lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Zlatonovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zlatonovic is struggling to control the position.
Zlatonovic misses with a body punch.
Zlatonovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zlatonovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
Nelson is trying to maintain a safe position but Zlatonovic gets an underhook and turns Nelson into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ibra Zlatonovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zlatonovic, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibra Zlatonovic!