PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stipe Junakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montana has chosen X-Zibit - Criminal Set as his entrance music. 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.

Junakovic
vs
Montana

185 cm
22
240 lbs
4 - 10 - 0

177 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stipe Junakovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leo Montana!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Montana scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Junakovic tries to reverse the position but Montana maintains control.
Junakovic is working hard here to advance position.

Montana get's back to his feet.

Montana gets tackled into the cage by Junakovic. Junakovic maintains the clinch.

Junakovic works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

That's one minute 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.
Montana wants to stand up but Junakovic is controlling him.
Montana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Junakovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Junakovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Junakovic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Montana dives on top into guard.

Montana avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Junakovic working for a triangle but Montana defends it easily.
Junakovic is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Junakovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Montana gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Junakovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Montana wants to stand but Junakovic is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Junakovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Montana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Junakovic is tightening it up a little... Montana has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Montana reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Montana taps out! Nice BJJ there by Junakovic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stipe Junakovic!