PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Menger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ibra Zlatonovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ibra Zlatonovic will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Menger
vs
Zlatonovic

187 cm
26
250 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

192 cm
25
220 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carl Menger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ibra Zlatonovic!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menger tries to clinch
letting Zlatonovic counter with a right hand.

Zlatonovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short left from Zlatonovic.
Zlatonovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mengers head.
Zlatonovic stops a takedown attempt from Menger.
Menger takes a shot to the head.
Zlatonovic prevents the takedown attempt.
Zlatonovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zlatonovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Menger wants to take the fight to the mat but Zlatonovic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Menger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zlatonovic controlling the action here for a moment.
Zlatonovic slows down the pace here.
Zlatonovic receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Zlatonovic lands an uppercut.
Zlatonovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zlatonovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Menger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zlatonovic prevents it.
Menger has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zlatonovic after a bit of a struggle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zlatonovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Menger takes a shot to the head.
Zlatonovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zlatonovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Menger.
Zlatonovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Menger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zlatonovic prevents it.
Zlatonovic is struggling to control the position.
Zlatonovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mengers head.
Zlatonovic misses with an elbow over the top.

Menger lands a takedown into guard.
Menger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zlatonovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Menger stops Zlatonovic from standing up.
Zlatonovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Menger throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menger throwing strikes but missing.
Zlatonovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Menger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menger working some strikes from top position.
Menger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menger throws a strike but Zlatonovic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Zlatonovic wanted to stand there but Menger had control of the position.
Menger wants to hit a switch here but Zlatonovic passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Menger there!
Zlatonovic looking to control but Menger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Menger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Menger is working hard here to advance position.
Menger regains half guard.
Menger wants to improve his position but Zlatonovic is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zlatonovic tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Menger.
Menger moves into full guard.
Menger controlling the position.
Menger trying to keep a closed guard but Zlatonovic is proving a slippery customer.
Menger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Menger looking for a sweep. Not yet Menger, not yet.

Menger looking for a guillotine here but Zlatonovic defends easily.
Zlatonovic wanted to stand there but Menger had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zlatonovic stopping the sweep attempt from Menger.

Menger looking for a guillotine here but Zlatonovic defends easily.
Zlatonovic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zlatonovic won't allow Menger to sweep him here.
Zlatonovic wants to stand but Menger is controlling his posture from full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Zlatonovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zlatonovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Menger's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibra Zlatonovic dominated that round.
That's time! Menger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Menger tries for a takedown but Zlatonovic circles away easily
and Zlatonovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Menger shoots in for a takedown but Zlatonovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Menger gets tackled into the cage by Zlatonovic. Zlatonovic maintains the clinch.
Menger can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Menger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menger goes for a takedown attempt but Zlatonovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Zlatonovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Menger, pushing him back against the cage.
Zlatonovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zlatonovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zlatonovic is working Menger over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menger blocks an elbow strike.
Zlatonovic lands with a light punch inside.
Zlatonovic taking a breather.
Zlatonovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Menger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zlatonovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zlatonovic taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Menger takes a shot to the head.
Zlatonovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zlatonovic gets underhooks to prevent Menger's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zlatonovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Menger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zlatonovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ibra Zlatonovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Zlatonovic.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zlatonovic.
Zlatonovic stops a takedown attempt from Menger.
Menger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Menger is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zlatonovic is defending well.
Zlatonovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Menger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zlatonovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zlatonovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zlatonovic effectively controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zlatonovic leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menger 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.
Zlatonovic looking to throw knees to the head but Menger is blocking nicely.
Zlatonovic gets underhooks to prevent Menger's takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Zlatonovic.
Menger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zlatonovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short left from Zlatonovic.
Zlatonovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Menger backwards.
Zlatonovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Menger blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zlatonovic.
Still in the clinch, Zlatonovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Zlatonovic.
Menger wants to take the fight to the mat but Zlatonovic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zlatonovic leaning against his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menger avoids the elbow strike from Zlatonovic, against the cage.
Zlatonovic gets underhooks to prevent Menger's takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zlatonovic.
Nice body punch from Zlatonovic - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Zlatonovic.
Good body shot from Zlatonovic.
Zlatonovic taking a breather.
Zlatonovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zlatonovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zlatonovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zlatonovic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Zlatonovic.
Zlatonovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mengers head.
Zlatonovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Zlatonovic.
Zlatonovic gets through Menger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zlatonovic lands a shot to the body.
Zlatonovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Menger backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zlatonovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zlatonovic gets through Menger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zlatonovic stops a takedown attempt from Menger.
Zlatonovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Menger backwards.
Zlatonovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Zlatonovic.
Menger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zlatonovic pulls his leg out and moves away.

Zlatonovic forces Menger back against the cage and clinches.
Zlatonovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mengers head.
Menger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zlatonovic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zlatonovic slows down the pace here.
Zlatonovic continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Zlatonovic presses Menger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibra Zlatonovic 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!

Menger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zlatonovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zlatonovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Zlatonovic moves into the clinch successfully.
Zlatonovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Menger backwards.
Zlatonovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Menger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zlatonovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zlatonovic prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Menger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zlatonovic.
Zlatonovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zlatonovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zlatonovic lands a right hand.
Zlatonovic gets underhooks to prevent Menger's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zlatonovic lands an uppercut.
Menger has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zlatonovic after a bit of a struggle.
Menger is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zlatonovic is defending well.
A right hook to the body lands for Zlatonovic.
A short body shot lands from Zlatonovic as the two fighters clinch.
Zlatonovic gets through Menger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zlatonovic lands a shoulder strike.
Zlatonovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Menger backwards.
Menger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zlatonovic lands a right hand.
Zlatonovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Come on Zlatonovic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zlatonovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zlatonovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Menger backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zlatonovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Menger's brow.
Zlatonovic lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zlatonovic.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zlatonovic.
Zlatonovic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zlatonovic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zlatonovic avoiding damage.
A shot in the inside from Zlatonovic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zlatonovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Menger backwards.
Zlatonovic digs a right hand into Menger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Menger's gas tank.
Zlatonovic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zlatonovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zlatonovic lands a left hand.
Zlatonovic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Menger goes for a takedown attempt but Zlatonovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Zlatonovic closes the distance and clinches.
Menger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zlatonovic prevents it.
Zlatonovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zlatonovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Menger backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zlatonovic scores with a shot to the side of Menger's head.
Zlatonovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Zlatonovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zlatonovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zlatonovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zlatonovic has Menger pressed against the cage.
Zlatonovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zlatonovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Menger goes for a takedown attempt but Zlatonovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ibra Zlatonovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menger with a poor takedown
and Zlatonovic counters with a stiff right hand.

Zlatonovic gets a clinch.
Zlatonovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Menger backwards.
Zlatonovic is struggling to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zlatonovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Menger or not.
Zlatonovic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Menger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zlatonovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zlatonovic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zlatonovic prevents the takedown attempt.
Zlatonovic cracks Menger with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zlatonovic.
Zlatonovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Zlatonovic.
Zlatonovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Menger backwards.
Zlatonovic is working Menger over against the cage.
Zlatonovic lands a shoulder strike.
Zlatonovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Menger backwards.
Menger wants a takedown but no success here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zlatonovic.
Menger blocks an elbow strike from Zlatonovic.
Menger wants to take the fight to the mat but Zlatonovic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zlatonovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zlatonovic.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Carl Menger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zlatonovic lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ibra Zlatonovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zlatonovic 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Ibra Zlatonovic!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Ibra Zlatonovic!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Ibra Zlatonovic!

Ibra Zlatonovic wins by unanimous decision!