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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelo Bowser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeljko Raznatovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kelo Bowser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zeljko Raznatovic!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raznatovic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bowser's half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bowser is trying to control but can't.
Raznatovic throwing shots but Bowser is blocking nicely.
Bowser regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Raznatovic.
Raznatovic should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bowser is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Raznatovic defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bowser working for a triangle but Raznatovic defends it easily.
Bowser looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Raznatovic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowser has momentary wrist control but Raznatovic slips an elbow through the middle.
Raznatovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raznatovic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Raznatovic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bowser looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Raznatovic lands a couple of elbows.
Raznatovic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Raznatovic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Raznatovic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowser has his foot on Raznatovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Raznatovic works his way back into a safe position though.
Bowser is breathing heavily.
Bowser working for submissions but it's allowed Raznatovic to get to half guard.
Raznatovic controlling the action here.
Raznatovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bowser. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bowser is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Raznatovic scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raznatovic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Raznatovic is nestled in close to Bowser, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Raznatovic there.
Raznatovic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Raznatovic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Raznatovic lands strikes from half guard.
Raznatovic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Raznatovic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Raznatovic connects with a nice short shot to Bowser's temple.
Raznatovic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Raznatovic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Raznatovic is nestled in close to Bowser, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Raznatovic lands a nice short elbow.
Raznatovic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bowser sees it coming and defends easily.
Bowser wants to control but Raznatovic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Raznatovic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Raznatovic with shots to the head and body - Bowser looks very uncomfortable down there.
Raznatovic working the ground and pound effectively.
Bowser is wriggling around trying to escape.
Raznatovic looking for a guillotine from mount but Bowser is having none of it.
Bowser is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowser regains half guard.
Raznatovic trying to control the action but Bowser is working from the bottom.
Bowser on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bowser looking for submissions off his back.
Raznatovic is working for a kimura but Bowser is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raznatovic is nestled in close to Bowser, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeljko Raznatovic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bowser moves in looking to clinch but Raznatovic pushes him off.
Raznatovic throws a leg kick but Bowser sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bowser shoots in for a double leg but Raznatovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Raznatovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bowser tries to clinch but Raznatovic moves out of range.
Raznatovic throws a hook to the side of Bowser's head but Bowser sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raznatovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowser manages to avoid it.
Bowser tries to clinch but Raznatovic is having none of it.
Raznatovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Bowser. Bowser gets slowly back to his feet.
Raznatovic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bowser was covering up waiting for the punch and Raznatovic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raznatovic works over Bowser with some ground and pound from guard.
Bowser is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Raznatovic defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raznatovic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bowser is trying to control the position but Raznatovic postures up.
Raznatovic trying to control but Bowser is working from the bottom.
Raznatovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raznatovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raznatovic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Raznatovic throwing strikes from guard but Bowser blocks nicely.
Bowser has his foot on Raznatovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Raznatovic works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Raznatovic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Raznatovic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowser is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Raznatovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bowser escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Raznatovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Raznatovic scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raznatovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Raznatovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bowser has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Raznatovic has managed to get both his arms back between Bowser's legs - danger averted.
Raznatovic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Raznatovic looking to pass the guard.
Raznatovic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Raznatovic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Raznatovic trying to control but Bowser is working from the bottom.
Raznatovic scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raznatovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Raznatovic connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raznatovic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Raznatovic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Raznatovic wants to pass the guard but Bowser is keeping the position.
Bowser has his foot on Raznatovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Raznatovic works his way back into a safe position though.
Raznatovic distracts Bowser with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Raznatovic postures up and lands a big shot to Bowser's brow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raznatovic looking to pass the guard.
Bowser is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeljko Raznatovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Bowser tries to clinch
and Raznatovic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Raznatovic.
Bowser trying to hold on to Raznatovic's head to control him but Raznatovic postures up.
Bowser looking for submissions off his back.
Raznatovic slips a nice elbow through Bowser's hands, connecting with Bowser's forehead.
Bowser wants to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raznatovic lands with a punch from half guard.
Raznatovic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Raznatovic slips a nice elbow through Bowser's hands, connecting with Bowser's forehead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raznatovic slows the pace down in half guard.
Bowser trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raznatovic trying to control the pace.
Bowser trying to hold on to Raznatovic's head to control him but Raznatovic postures up.
Bowser has hold of Raznatovic's hands but Raznatovic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Raznatovic content to control rather than advance.
Raznatovic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Raznatovic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raznatovic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Raznatovic winds up and cracks Bowser with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raznatovic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Raznatovic is nestled in close to Bowser, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bowser is rocked!
Raznatovic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Raznatovic drops an elbow to the side of Bowser's head.
Oh Bowser is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bowser has hold of Raznatovic's hands but Raznatovic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bowser wants to get back to full guard.
Bowser seems to have got his legs back now.
Raznatovic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Raznatovic passes into side control, despite Bowser's attempt to control the position.
Bowser is working to avoid the ground and pound but Raznatovic connects with a decent elbow.
Zeljko Raznatovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Raznatovic is working Bowser over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raznatovic taking a breather here.
Raznatovic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Raznatovic moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Raznatovic has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Zeljko Raznatovic.
Bowser works Raznatovic's body with a nice hook.
Raznatovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bowser with a poor takedown
and Raznatovic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Raznatovic.
Raznatovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raznatovic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
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!
Bowser is trying to pull guard but Raznatovic has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeljko Raznatovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raznatovic 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeljko Raznatovic!
A victorious Zeljko Raznatovic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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