PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Djordje Stankovic (ranked 1792 p4p, 1786 weight class) and Mawashi Geri (ranked 198 p4p, 195 weight class). Stankovic's entrance music is Post Malone ft. 21 Savage - rockstar. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Stankovic
vs
Geri

196 cm
24
215
9 - 6 - 0

200 cm
25
280
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

30th Century Beer Store

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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Djordje Stankovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mawashi Geri!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Watson and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stankovic takes a swing at Geri's ribcage but misses.
Stankovic scores with a jab.
We've been told by Stankovic's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Geri dodges the punch combination from Stankovic.
Geri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Geri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stankovic throws a good cross that connects.
Stankovic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Geri is able to avoid easily.
Geri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stankovic lands a jab.
Geri shoots in looking for a takedown but Stankovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Geri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Stankovic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Geri.
Geri throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Geri lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Geri.
Djordje Stankovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stankovic throws a series of punches but Geri avoids them all with ease.
Stankovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Geri connects with a high kick.
Good leg kick by Geri.
Nice shot lands for Stankovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Geri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stankovic's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stankovic to score with a decent uppercut.
Geri blocks a head kick by Stankovic.
Stankovic looks to land a combination but Geri avoids it well.
Geri has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Stankovic lands a jab to the nose.
Nice shot lands for Geri.
Geri looks for a takedown but Stankovic sprawls well.
Geri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stankovic as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Stankovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Djordje Stankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mawashi Geri.
Geri throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stankovic.

Stankovic is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Geri.
Stankovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Geri scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Geri.

Oooooh!!! Stankovic has knocked Geri down with a huge combo! Stankovic steps away and waves a wobbly Geri back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Geri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Stankovic sends Geri crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Stankovic is motioning to the referee to let Geri up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Geri is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stankovic cracks Geri with a hook to the temple - Geri is on wobbly legs here! Stankovic swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Geri falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Stankovic wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Djordje Stankovic!
After the fight, Djordje Stankovic was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.