PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Djordje Stankovic (ranked 3562 p4p, 3267 weight class) and Vincenzo Oliveira (ranked 456 p4p, 430 weight class). Stankovic's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Post Malone ft. 21 Savage - rockstar. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stankovic
vs
Oliveira

196 cm
19
215
2 - 2 - 0

192 cm
22
215
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Djordje Stankovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincenzo Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stankovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stankovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Oliveira. Oliveira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oliveira lands with a hook. Stankovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stankovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Stankovic.
Stankovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oliveira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stankovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stankovic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stankovic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oliveira throws a body punch but Stankovic moves out of range.
Stankovic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Oliveira tries to clinch up but Stankovic circles away and keeps his distance.

Oliveira rushes Stankovic and presses him up against the cage.
Oliveira tries to work over Stankovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliveira controlling the action here for a moment.
Oliveira misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Stankovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oliveira stalls.
Stalling in the clinch from Oliveira.
Stankovic is trying to break free.
Stankovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stankovic tries to break free but Oliveira pushes him back against the cage.
Oliveira misses with a body punch.
Oliveira tries to throw a body punch but Stankovic avoids it by throwing Oliveira back against the cage.
Stankovic blocks a body shot from Oliveira.
Stankovic lands an uppercut.
Oliveira stalling.
A short uppercut from Stankovic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow.
Oliveira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stankovic blocks a body shot from Oliveira.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Oliveira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oliveira tries to throw a body punch but Stankovic avoids it by throwing Oliveira back against the cage.
Oliveira has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stankovic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Oliveira can turn it around.
Oliveira is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stankovic is keeping busy.
Oliveira misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira has a couple of punches blocked by Stankovic.
Stankovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Oliveira has double underhooks.
Stankovic blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stankovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oliveira struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands.
Oliveira misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira avoiding damage.
Stankovic can't break the clinch.
Oliveira digs a right hand underneath Stankovic's ribcage. Stankovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oliveira misses with a body punch.
Oliveira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliveira.
Stankovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oliveira struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands.

Stankovic breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Oliveira closes the distance and pushes Stankovic back into the cage.
Oliveira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oliveira has Stankovic pressed against the cage, preventing Stankovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stankovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Oliveira won't allow it.
Stankovic tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stankovic prevents a body shot from Oliveira.
A right hook to the body lands for Oliveira.
Oliveira can't find room to land a body shot as Stankovic controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliveira.
Stankovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stankovic lands an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vincenzo Oliveira will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stankovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Oliveira throws a right hand that misses
and Stankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Stankovic is having none of it.
Stankovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Oliveira.

Oliveira takes the fight into the clinch.
Oliveira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliveira tries to throw a body punch but Stankovic avoids it by throwing Oliveira back against the cage.
Oliveira swings wildly with an uppercut but Stankovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stankovic prevents a body shot from Oliveira.
Oliveira has Stankovic pressed against the cage, preventing Stankovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stankovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oliveira tries to throw a body punch but Stankovic avoids it by throwing Oliveira back against the cage.
Vincenzo Oliveira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira tries a body shot but Stankovic blocks it.
Stankovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oliveira misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Oliveira tries to throw a body punch but Stankovic avoids it by throwing Oliveira back against the cage.
Oliveira effectively controlling the action here.
Oliveira struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands.

Stankovic breaks the clinch.
Stankovic walks into a stiff left hand from Oliveira.
Oliveira stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stankovic misses with a straight left.
Oliveira wants to counter with a clinch but Stankovic pushes him away.
Oliveira tries to clinch
and Stankovic counters with a left to the body.
Oliveira misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oliveira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stankovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oliveira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Djordje Stankovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Oliveira connects with a body shot.
Stankovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oliveira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliveira is looking to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Stankovic closes the distance and pushes Oliveira back into the cage.
Oliveira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stankovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stankovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oliveira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is looking to control Stankovic's arms but Stankovic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oliveira has his back to the cage.
Oliveira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oliveira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliveira struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands.
Oliveira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stankovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliveira effectively controlling the action here.
Oliveira trying to stall but Stankovic improves his position.
Oliveira dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Oliveira lands a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oliveira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oliveira misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stankovic.
Oliveira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow.
Oliveira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oliveira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Oliveira fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stankovic misses with a body punch.
Oliveira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Stankovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vincenzo Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Stankovic loads up on a big right hand but Oliveira slips the punch.
Stankovic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oliveira punishes Stankovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Stankovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stankovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oliveira lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oliveira misses with a series of wild punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Stankovic misses its target.
Stankovic connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira tries to clinch
and Oliveira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Stankovic avoids them all with ease.
Oliveira throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira is looking to clinch but Stankovic is avoiding it.
Oliveira swings for the body but Stankovic moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Stankovic misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stankovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliveira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oliveira smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Stankovic.
Oliveira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oliveira throws a body punch but Stankovic moves out of range.
Stankovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stankovic catches Oliveira with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stankovic swings for the body but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.
Oliveira lands with an uppercut that bounces Stankovic off the cage and back into range.
Stankovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Oliveira.
Oliveira lands the left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira throws a hook but Stankovic blocks it.
Oliveira avoids the body shot from Stankovic.
It seemed like Oliveira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliveira. Stankovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stankovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stankovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oliveira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stankovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oliveira scores with a jab to the head.
Oliveira avoids the body shot from Stankovic.
Stankovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliveira.
Oliveira tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Stankovic misses its target.
Oliveira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice straight punches there by Oliveira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Oliveira.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oliveira misses with a body shot
letting Stankovic counter with a right hand.
Oliveira swings for the body but Stankovic moves out of range.
It looked like Stankovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vincenzo Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira connects with a crisp jab.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Stankovic moves away
letting Stankovic counter with a right hand.
Stankovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oliveira finds it's way round the side to connect with Stankovic's head.
Oliveira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oliveira misses with a looping right.
Oliveira slips a jab from Stankovic.
Stankovic slips under a jab from Oliveira.
Stankovic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Oliveira ducks right into an uppercut from Stankovic.
Stankovic misses with a double jab.
Oliveira wants to counter the offense by Stankovic and move into the clinch position.
Stankovic throws a hook but Oliveira avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Stankovic coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oliveira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oliveira is looking to clinch.
Stankovic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Oliveira misses with a body shot
and Stankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oliveira throws a jab but it's blocked by Stankovic.
Stankovic ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Djordje Stankovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stankovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Oliveira is out of range.
Oliveira checks the leg kick.
Stankovic takes one to the side of the head.
Oliveira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stankovic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Oliveira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stankovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oliveira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stankovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliveira.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Djordje Stankovic.
I think Oliveira has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vincenzo Oliveira!
Post fight, an emotional Vincenzo Oliveira said 'My opponent was talking a lot of smack prior to the fight. Maaan I'm so glad we got to fight! But aye, I am cheering for my teammate InSaen Chai to bring that belt back to Shinobi Martial Arts tonight. Let's go!!'.