PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Archer Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stojan Milanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Archer Christian could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stojan Milanovic's chin.

Christian
vs
Milanovic

190 cm
38
193 lbs
22 - 19 - 2

190 cm
28
191 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Archer Christian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stojan Milanovic!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christian misses with a body kick.
Milanovic misses with a hook. Christian ducked under it nicely.
Milanovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Christian.
Milanovic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Milanovic tests Christian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Milanovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Milanovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Christian throws a jab but it's blocked by Milanovic.
Christian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Milanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Christian.
Milanovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Christian's hands.
Christian lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milanovic looks to land a right hand but Christian moved out of range.
Christian is looking to counter with head kicks.
Christian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nonprofit Vegas Elite $50 ($1000 value) in the buildup to the fight.
Christian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Milanovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Christian.
Christian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milanovic throws a head kick but Christian moves out of range.
A big left from Milanovic misses.
Christian throwing a counter right hand but Milanovic manages to avoid it.
Christian throws a head kick that misses.

Milanovic clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christian.
Milanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Milanovic.

Milanovic breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Milanovic.
Christian ducks right into an uppercut from Milanovic.
Christian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Milanovic closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christian.
Milanovic tries to throw a body punch but Christian avoids it by throwing Milanovic back against the cage.
Christian blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Christian manages to break the clinch.
Milanovic misses with a head kick.
Christian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Milanovic throws a jab when Christian was well out of range.
Milanovic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Milanovic ducks under a wild hook from Christian.
Nice uppercut lands for Christian. That snapped Milanovic's head back.
Christian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Milanovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Milanovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Milanovic lands a head kick. Christian smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Milanovic ducks under a wild hook from Christian.
Christian blocks a head kick by Milanovic.
Milanovic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Christian had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Christian wants to clinch up but Milanovic keeps it at a distance.
Milanovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Milanovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Milanovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Christian.

Milanovic drives through and clinches with Christian against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Milanovic misses with some punches.
Milanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Milanovic misses with some punches.
Milanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Milanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milanovic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Christian is defending well.
Milanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Milanovic.
Milanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Christian.
Christian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milanovic working aggressively here.
Milanovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christian.
Milanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Christian is looking to break free of the clinch but Milanovic has double underhooks.
Christian is trying to force a seperation but Milanovic has the dominant position.
Milanovic digs a right hand into Christian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christian's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christian.
Milanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Milanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milanovic.
Christian blocking some punches.
Milanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christian backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stojan Milanovic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A telegraphed right hand from Milanovic misses the target.
Milanovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Christian moves into the clinch.

Christian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christian fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Christian.
Christian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stojan Milanovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Milanovic sizes up Christian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Milanovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Christian as he jumps to the side.

Milanovic manages to break the clinch.
Christian throws a leg kick which misses Milanovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Milanovic tries to avoid it.
Christian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Milanovic shoots in for a takedown but Christian shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milanovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Christian momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Christian clinches up with Milanovic and pushes him back against the cage.

Christian breaks the clinch.

Milanovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Christian wants to stand but Milanovic is controlling the position.
Milanovic throws an elbow that misses. Christian uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Milanovic's guard. Nice move by Christian!

Milanovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Milanovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Milanovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Milanovic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Christian decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice straight punches there by Milanovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Milanovic.
Milanovic throws a right hand that Christian ducks under and follows up with a left that Christian also avoids with ease.
Christian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Christian.

Milanovic has Christian up against the cage in a clinch.
Milanovic tries to stall but Christian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Milanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Christian.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christian can't break the clinch.
Christian is trying to force a seperation but Milanovic has the dominant position.
Christian blocks an uppercut.
Stojan Milanovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Milanovic trying to stall but Christian improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milanovic.
Milanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Christian uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Milanovic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christian.
Milanovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Christian shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Archer Christian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stojan Milanovic.
Christian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Milanovic has him pressed against the cage.
Milanovic keeps control of Christian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian wants to get back to striking at distance but Milanovic won't allow it.
Milanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Milanovic working aggressively here.
Milanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Christian backwards.
Milanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Christian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Milanovic misses with some punches.
Milanovic has Christian pressed against the cage, preventing Christian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Milanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Christian.
Milanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Milanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milanovic stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stojan Milanovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Christian tries to clinch but Milanovic is having none of it.
And Milanovic tries to counter it with a takedown but Christian pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Milanovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Milanovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Christian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Milanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christian.
Milanovic shoots in and drives through. Christian sprawls well.
Christian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Milanovic misses.
A little feinted left hand from Christian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Milanovic moves out of range as Christian throws a body kick.
Milanovic goes for a double leg but Christian avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Christian continues to drive forward.

Christian tries to keep at a distance but Milanovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milanovic.
Milanovic tries a body shot but Christian blocks it.
Christian blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Milanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Milanovic tries to work over Christian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christian is trying to push Milanovic away but Milanovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Christian breaks from the clinch.
Christian scores with a sloppy right hand. Milanovic should have avoided that one.
Milanovic throws a leg kick but Christian sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Christian forces Milanovic back against the cage and clinches.
Milanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Milanovic presses Christian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Milanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Milanovic working aggressively here.
Christian is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Archer Christian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stojan Milanovic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milanovic misses with the head strike.
Milanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Christian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Christian can't break the clinch.
Christian tries to circle away but Milanovic has him pinned against the cage.
Christian is trying to break the clinch but Milanovic is controlling him.
Milanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Christian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milanovic lands with a right to the head.

Christian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Milanovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Milanovic wants to clinch up but Christian keeps it at a distance.
Milanovic connects with a right hand. Christian shakes it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Milanovic.
Christian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Milanovic throws a lazy right hand but Christian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Milanovic misses with a wild body shot.
Christian lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

Milanovic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Christian sprawls well initially but Milanovic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Milanovic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Milanovic trying to control the action but Christian is working from the bottom.
Milanovic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Milanovic wants to control but Christian is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Christian manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Milanovic keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Christian uses good head movement to avoid it.

Christian breaks the clinch.
Milanovic moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Christian misses with a head kick.
Christian stuffs the takedown.
Christian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Milanovic darts in looking for a takedown but Christian gets double underhooks and turns Milanovic into the cage.
Christian throws a jab but it's blocked by Milanovic.
A jab from Milanovic misses.
Christian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Christian throws a jab but it's blocked by Milanovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stojan Milanovic really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nice jab there from Christian.
Christian fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Milanovic tries to counter it with a takedown but Christian pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Christian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Christian misses with a body kick.

Milanovic looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Milanovic throws a big right hand that misses.
Milanovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Milanovic pushes down on Christian's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milanovic is trying to control the action in half guard but Christian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Christian wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Milanovic.
Milanovic stops Christian from getting back to his feet.
Stojan Milanovic has got the better of the ground game so far.

Milanovic seems to be looking for submissions.
Milanovic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Christian's head.
Milanovic stops Christian from getting back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Milanovic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Milanovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Milanovic thows a huge punch but Christian dodges it nicely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Christian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Milanovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stojan Milanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Christian tries a head kick but it misses.
Christian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Milanovic is looking to clinch but Christian is avoiding it.
A cross from Milanovic lands.
Milanovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Milanovic loads up on a big right hand but Christian slips the punch.
Christian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Milanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Christian fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Milanovic tries to counter it with a takedown but Christian pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Milanovic lands with a right hand.
Christian gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Christian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Milanovic is looking to clinch but Christian is avoiding it.
Milanovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Milanovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milanovic slips under a jab.
Milanovic with a hook.
Christian tries a head kick but it misses.
Milanovic connects with a right hand. Christian shakes it off.
Milanovic blocks a head kick by Christian.
A big left from Milanovic misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Milanovic misses the target.
Christian throws a counter high kick but Milanovic was just alert enough to avoid it.
Milanovic lunges at Christian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Christian's hand.
Milanovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Milanovic thows a body kick. Christian tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Milanovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Milanovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Christian closes the distance looking to clinch

and Milanovic counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Christian!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milanovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christian keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Milanovic crashes against the mat.
Christian wants to get back to his feet but Milanovic drags him back down.
Milanovic throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Milanovic throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Christian works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Christian is trying to stand back up but Milanovic is controlling him
Milanovic throwing shots but Christian is blocking nicely.
Milanovic wants to take a breather but Christian is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stojan Milanovic dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Milanovic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Milanovic - just one landing.

Milanovic pushes Christian up against the cage in a clinch.
Christian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Milanovic has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Milanovic on the inside.
Milanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Milanovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Milanovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Milanovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Christian is trying to break the clinch but Milanovic is controlling him.
Christian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Christian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Milanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Christian.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Christian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Christian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christian looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Christian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Milanovic throws a shot from downtown. Christian moves away and avoids it.
Christian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Milanovic.
Milanovic tries to clinch but Christian is having none of it.
Christian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Milanovic misses the target.
Jab by Milanovic.
Milanovic misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milanovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Milanovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Milanovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Milanovic misses.
Christian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Milanovic clinches up with Christian and pushes him back against the cage.
Milanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Christian.
Christian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Milanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Christian controls the action.
Well,Christian is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Christian gets underhooks to prevent Milanovic's takedown attempt.
Milanovic misses with some punches.
Milanovic digs a right hand into Christian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christian's gas tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milanovic is pushing Christian up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Milanovic misses with some punches.
Christian wants to break free but Milanovic has control.
Milanovic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Christian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christian.
Archer Christian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Milanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Milanovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Christian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Milanovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Milanovic works the jab nicely.
Christian throws a sloppy head kick and Milanovic moves out of range easily.
Christian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Milanovic clinches.

Christian breaks from the clinch.
Milanovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Christian's head.
Christian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Archer Christian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Milanovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christian.

Christian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christian blocks a head kick by Milanovic.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stojan Milanovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Milanovic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Stojan Milanovic!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Stojan Milanovic!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Stojan Milanovic!

Stojan Milanovic wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Stojan Milanovic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Archer Christian had this to say: 'My God! The fight is rigged! The judges are racist! The referee is owned by the Canadian Mafia! Outrage! Scandal!!! I hate you all!'.