PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stipe Junakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stipe Junakovic is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Miller
vs
Junakovic

225 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
240 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stipe Junakovic!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junakovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miller is fending him off so far but Junakovic persists. Nope, Miller circles away and we're back to standing.
Junakovic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.

Junakovic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Miller napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Miller gets back to half guard.
Miller is pressing down on Junakovic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Junakovic throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely.
Miller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Miller keeping full guard, as Junakovic tries to pass.
Junakovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Junakovic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miller is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miller has escaped and now he's on top!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Junakovic is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Junakovic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Miller looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Miller looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Miller!

Miller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Miller trying to control the position but Junakovic is working away.

Miller stands up and beckons Junakovic to his feet.

Junakovic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Miller's half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Junakovic wants to pass the guard but Miller is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miller.
Junakovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Junakovic has gone for a leg lock! Miller slips out almost immediately though and dives into Junakovic's guard.
Junakovic is trying to keep Miller in close.
Miller trying to control but Junakovic is working from the bottom.
Miller sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junakovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Junakovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miller's guard.

Junakovic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Miller dives on top into guard.
Junakovic looks gassed!
Junakovic is looking to sweep but instead, Miller has passed into half guard.
Miller is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miller lands a nice short elbow.
Miller trying to control the action but Junakovic is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junakovic is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Junakovic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Junakovic has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Miller has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Junakovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miller in side control lands a decent elbow.
Miller in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Miller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Junakovic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miller throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Stipe Junakovic has been cut.

Junakovic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Junakovic showed some decent athleticism there.
Miller pushes Junakovic off looking to stand but Junakovic dives back in and keeps control.
Junakovic wants to pass to mount but Miller is defending the position.
Miller works his way to full guard. Good work.
Junakovic stops Miller from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junakovic wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
Miller trying to keep a closed guard but Junakovic is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Junakovic with a nice head shot there.
Junakovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.

Junakovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Junakovic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miller is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miller has escaped and now he's on top!
Junakovic has a closed guard, preventing Miller from standing up.
Junakovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miller's guard.
Miller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Junakovic is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Junakovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Junakovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Junakovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.

Junakovic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Miller controlling the position.

Junakovic has gone for a leg lock! Miller slips out almost immediately though and dives into Junakovic's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to control but Junakovic is working from the bottom.
Miller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Junakovic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Miller!
Miller is in a horrible position here. Junakovic smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Junakovic wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Junakovic swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Miller is now in Junakovic's guard. A big mistake from Junakovic there, giving up the dominant position!
Miller trying to control but Junakovic is working from the bottom.
Junakovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Miller wants to stand but Junakovic is controlling his posture from full guard.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Junakovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jason Miller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stipe Junakovic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

No luck for Junakovic with that takedown attempt.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown but Junakovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Junakovic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Miller's half guard.

Junakovic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miller doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Junakovic.

Junakovic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miller defends it well.
Miller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller trying to strike off his back.

Junakovic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miller is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miller has escaped and now he's on top!
Junakovic wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miller has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Junakovic is proving hard to escape from.
Junakovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Junakovic looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miller puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Junakovic is looking to improve his position.

Junakovic manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Miller shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Junakovic is trying to defend but Miller finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Miller sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Junakovic is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junakovic is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Junakovic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miller performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jason Miller.

Junakovic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Miller is trying to defend but Junakovic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Junakovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miller defending well though.
Miller keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Miller looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Miller is defending against the submission attempts here by Junakovic.
Junakovic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Junakovic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Miller keeping hold of Junakovic's head, controlling as best he can.
Stipe Junakovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Junakovic working over Miller with some ground and pound. Miller looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stipe Junakovic.
Well Miller has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Miller!