Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 21 : Hernandez vs Romero
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Stankovic stuns Ramazanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body punch from Stankovic.
Ramazanov moves in looking to clinch but Stankovic pushes him off.
Stankovic throws a big counter combination but Ramazanov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ramazanov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ramazanov slips under a jab.
Ramazanov throws out a counter right but Stankovic avoids it with no problem.
Ramazanov walks into a left hand.
Ramazanov throws a body kick that misses.
Ramazanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stankovic manages to avoid it.
Ramazanov with a nice cross.
Ramazanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Artem Ramazanov has been cut.
Artem Ramazanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy body kick from Ramazanov
and Ramazanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramazanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Stankovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramazanov misses with a combination
letting Stankovic counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Stankovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramazanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ramazanov misses the target.
Ramazanov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ramazanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramazanov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ramazanov misses with a body kick.
Ramazanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stankovic.
Stankovic throws a lazy right hand but Ramazanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramazanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stankovic throws out the jab.
Ramazanov cracks Stankovic with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Stankovic tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ramazanov pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Stankovic is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artem Ramazanov!
A relieved looking Artem Ramazanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BE 6: Smithers vs Axelsen
Date: Mar 22, 2024

#R1#
Kuzmin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kuzmin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuzmin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stankovic.
Kuzmin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kuzmin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stankovic thuds a left hand into Kuzmin's body.
Kuzmin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Stankovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuzmin feinted with a counter takedown.
Kuzmin needs to keep his hands up - Stankovic had a free shot at his head there.
Kuzmin tries to clinch there but Stankovic circles away. #T1#
Stankovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stankovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuzmin doesn't manage to clinch there - Stankovic circles away.
Kuzmin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stankovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuzmin attempts a counter takedown but Stankovic avoids it well and moves away.
Stankovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuzmin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stankovic scores with a decent looking hook.
Kuzmin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuzmin drops his hands momentarily and Stankovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Stankovic cracks Kuzmin with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kuzmin tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Stankovic pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kuzmin is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Djordje Stankovic!
Djordje Stankovic tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: BE 4: Alyoshin vs Smithers
Date: Feb 23, 2024

#R1#
Skog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stankovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skog throws a nice outside leg kick.
Skog misses the shot to the body.
Stankovic blocks a leg kick.
Stankovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stankovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skog is looking to slow Stankovic down with leg kicks.
Stankovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skog motions for Stankovic to come forward. Skog throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stankovic misses the body punch
and Skog counters with a slapping leg kick.
Skog swings for the body but Stankovic moves out of range.
Stankovic motions for Skog to come forward. Stankovic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skog lands a jab to Stankovic's midsection.
Skog misses with a body shot. #T1#
Stankovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Gunnar Skog has been cut.
Stankovic moves out of range of the body kick.
Stankovic checks a leg kick.
Stankovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skog tries to clinch but Stankovic is having none of it.
Stankovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Skog uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skog. Stankovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stankovic flicks out a counter leg kick but Skog steps away.
Skog scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stankovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Skog is just out of range.
Skog doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Skog delivers a nice body kick.
Stankovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Stankovic misses with a low kick.
Stankovic throws a low kick but Skog avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stankovic throws a sloppy head kick and Skog moves out of range easily.
Skog misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Skog closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Stankovic.
Skog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stankovic misses with the head strike.
Stankovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skog using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stankovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stankovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skog's elbow.
Skog utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stankovic tries a body shot but Skog blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Skog just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stankovic's brow. #T3#
Skog throws a head punch that misses.
Skog makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stankovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Skog backwards.
Stankovic lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skog.
Stankovic blocks an elbow strike.
Skog looking to stall.
Skog lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stankovic misses with the head strike.
Stankovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Skog.
Stankovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stankovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skog lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skog blocks a body shot from Stankovic. #T4#
Stankovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stankovic can't find room to land a body shot as Skog controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skog looking to stall.
Skog tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stankovic avoids it.
Stankovic tries to circle away but Skog has him pinned against the ropes.
Skog looking to throw knees to the head but Stankovic is blocking nicely.
Skog has a couple of punches blocked by Stankovic.
Skog throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Skog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stankovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Skog.
Stankovic misses with the head strike.
Stankovic working aggressively here.
Stankovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Skog.
Stankovic avoids the elbow strike from Skog, against the ropes.
Stankovic working hard to break the clinch.
Stankovic lands a hook to the side of the head.#T5#
Stankovic misses with the head strike.
Stankovic managing to block the knees to the body from Skog.
Skog is trying to maintain a safe position but Stankovic gets an underhook and turns Skog into the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Skog blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Stankovic breaks from the clinch.
Skog's corner calls for a 1-2. Skog obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gunnar Skog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stankovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Skog.
A bone on bone clash there as Skog blocks the leg kick.
Skog moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stankovic throws an overhand right that lands on Skog's shoulder, as Skog tries to avoid the shot.
Good exchange - Skog coming out on top.
Stankovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Skog.#T6#
Skog misses with an uppercut
and Stankovic counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Skog drives through and clinches with Stankovic against the ropes.
Skog lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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!
Stankovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Stankovic.
Stankovic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Skog missing with knees to the body.
Stankovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stankovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skog throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Skog.
Skog lands a nice elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stankovic. #T7#
Stankovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skog lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stankovic backwards.
A short right from Skog. #ROC#Stankovic is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Skog.
Stankovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Skog finish him?
Skog throws an elbow that misses.
Skog dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Stankovic working aggressively here.
Skog lands a damaging elbow.
Stankovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stankovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stankovic.
Skog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stankovic backwards.
Stankovic has had enough of the clinch but Skog keeps him there for the moment.
Skog blocks a body shot from Stankovic.
Stankovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Skog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stankovic fails to land.
Skog throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stankovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Skog.
Skog is stalling here.
Skog lands a big right hand that drops Stankovic! The killer instinct kicks in and Skog finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Skog!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Skog!
A very excited looking Gunnar Skog 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.

Event: BE 3: Bronson vs Alyoshin
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
Stankovic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stankovic duly obliges. #KD#
Stankovic lands a left and a right that send Dolton crashing to the mat, dazed. Stankovic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Scott Dolton has been cut.
Jab, jab by Stankovic - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Dolton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stankovic's guard.
Dolton wants to pass the guard but Stankovic is keeping the position.
Dolton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dolton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stankovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Dolton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dolton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dolton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dolton distracts Stankovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dolton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Dolton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dolton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stankovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dolton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stankovic defending against the ground and pound.
Stankovic's coaches at Gumburcules Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stankovic is trying to buck Dolton off.
Dolton in side control, throwing shots but Stankovic defends.
Stankovic is looking to regain half guard here but Dolton keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Dolton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stankovic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dolton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Dolton looks up at the clock and then as Stankovic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dolton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB2#
Dolton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stankovic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stankovic is trying to get back to half guard.
Dolton working the ground and pound but Stankovic is defending the strikes.
Stankovic is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC2#Stankovic is rocked!#SUB2#
Dolton is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Stankovic looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dolton gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Stankovic is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dolton lets go of the hold and Stankovic can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scott Dolton!
Scott Dolton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BE 2: Bronson vs Smithers
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#ROC2#Stankovic is rocked!#T3#
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. #KD#
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. #KD#
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!#ROC#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.

Event: BE 1: Violent Nights
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Locke looks to score with a jab to the body but Stankovic is just out of range.
Stankovic slips under a jab.
Stankovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stankovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Locke looks to land a left hand but Stankovic moved out of range nicely.
Stankovic throws out a counter right but Locke avoids it with no problem.
Stankovic throws a low kick but Locke moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Locke misses the target.
Locke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Locke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Locke lands a jab.
Stankovic misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Stankovic.
A nice side step and Stankovic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stankovic ducks under a wild hook from Locke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stankovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
Locke went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Locke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stankovic.
Stankovic feints a counter leg kick.
Locke throws a jab but it's blocked by Stankovic.
Stankovic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Locke misses with a straight right.
Stankovic is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Locke lands a nice looking body shot.
Stankovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Locke.
Locke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stankovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Locke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Locke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stankovic manages to avoid it.
Locke throws a looping overhand right but Stankovic ducks down to avoid it.
Locke fails to land with a series of punches.
Ryan Locke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Locke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stankovic counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Ryan Locke has been cut.
Locke lands with a shot to the body.
Locke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stankovic has time to react.
Locke misses the shot to the body.
Stankovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Stankovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Locke throws an overhand right that lands on Stankovic's shoulder, as Stankovic tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Locke lands a body shot.
Stankovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Locke throws a series of punches but Stankovic moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stankovic! But no joy.
Locke misses with an uppercut.
Stankovic takes one to the side of the head.
Locke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stankovic.
Stankovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Locke lands a two punch combo.
Locke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Locke misses with a right hand
and Locke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Locke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Locke.
Stankovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Locke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Locke connects with a jab.#T3#
Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stankovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Locke lands with a good body shot.
Stankovic is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Decent striking displayed by Locke there.
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
Locke throws out a loose jab but Stankovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Locke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stankovic! But no joy.
Nice jab there from Locke.
Locke works Stankovic's body with a nice hook.
Stankovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
Stankovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Locke is just out of range.
Stankovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Stankovic moves into the clinch.
Locke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Locke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Stankovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Locke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stankovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Locke.
A big right from Locke misses.
Sloppy strikes from Locke. Those never looked like landing.
Locke throws a big shot that misses.
Stankovic throws out a counter right but Locke avoids it with no problem.
Locke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Locke throws a big shot that misses.
Locke thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Locke misses the target.
Locke throws a lazy right hand but Stankovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Locke misses with a combination
and Stankovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T5#
Nice uppercut there from Locke.
Locke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stankovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Locke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Locke.
Stankovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Locke is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Locke throws a right hand that misses
and Stankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Locke clobbers Stankovic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stankovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Locke.
Stankovic throws a right and a left that Locke avoids nicely.
Locke lands a jab.
Locke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stankovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Locke to score with a decent uppercut.#T6#
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!
A big left from Locke misses.
Stankovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Stankovic misses.
Stankovic misses with a wild combination.
Locke lunges at Stankovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stankovic's hand.
Locke misses the shot to the body.
Locke misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Stankovic counters with a crisp one two that drops Locke! Stankovic thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Locke to his feet! Locke is in big trouble!
Locke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Locke throws a right and a left that Stankovic avoids nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Locke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stankovic is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Locke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T7#
A cross from Stankovic lands.
A big left from Stankovic misses.
Locke slips a jab from Stankovic.
Good exchange - Stankovic coming out on top.
Stankovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stankovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Locke jabs at Stankovic's body.
Locke misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Stankovic.
Locke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stankovic manages to avoid it.
Stankovic with a jab.#CL2#
Stankovic moves into the clinch successfully. #T8#
Stankovic lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Locke is trying to force a seperation but Stankovic has the dominant position.
Stankovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Locke throws a head punch that misses.
Locke working aggressively here.
Locke prevents a body shot from Stankovic.
Stankovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2#Ryan Locke's cut is getting worse.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stankovic.
Stankovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Locke misses with the head strike.
Stankovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stankovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stankovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stankovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Locke is trying to force a seperation but Stankovic has the dominant position.
A short right from Stankovic on the inside.
Locke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Locke. #T9#
Stankovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Locke fails to land.
Stankovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stankovic takes a shot to the head.
Stankovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stankovic blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stankovic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Locke.
Stankovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Locke.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Stankovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Locke.
Locke lands with a cross.
A jab from Stankovic misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Locke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Locke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Locke's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Locke misses the jab.
Stankovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Locke misses with a shot to the body
and Stankovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Stankovic throws a sloppy body shot
and Locke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Locke there.
Stankovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Locke's head.
Stankovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Locke on the side of the head.
Locke misses with an uppercut.
Stankovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stankovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Locke.
Stankovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stankovic lands with a right and another and another! Locke is in big trouble! Stankovic lands again and this time it's lights out for Locke! A quality knockout there for Stankovic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Djordje Stankovic!
Djordje Stankovic was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HFC Fight Night 14
Date: Nov 21, 2023

#R1#
Legrand tries to clinch
and Stankovic counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Stankovic has managed to clinch.
Legrand wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Stankovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Legrand looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stankovic is fending him off so far but Legrand persists. Nope, Stankovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Legrand shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stankovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Djordje Stankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernand Legrand.#CL#
Stankovic moves into the clinch.
Legrand stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Legrand jumps into guard, dragging Stankovic to the mat. #SUB2#
Legrand escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stankovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legrand is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stankovic is controlling him. #T1#
Legrand manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stankovic manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Legrand scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stankovic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Legrand controls the pace.
Legrand has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stankovic is proving hard to escape from.
Legrand has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stankovic wants to get back to his feet but Legrand is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Legrand trying to control but Stankovic is working from the bottom.
Stankovic is pulling down on Legrand's head. It's preventing any offense from Legrand, at least for the moment.#T2#
Legrand has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stankovic is proving hard to escape from.
Legrand loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU2#
Legrand stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Stankovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Legrand changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Legrand misses the shot to the body.
Legrand is looking to clinch.
Legrand doesn't manage to clinch there - Stankovic circles away.
Stankovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Legrand off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Fernand Legrand has been cut.#CL#
Stankovic instigates a clinch. #T3#
Legrand is working for takedown but Stankovic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stankovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Legrand is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Legrand drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stankovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Legrand shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stankovic pinned against the cage. Stankovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Legrand shoots for a takedown but Stankovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Legrand has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Legrand swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stankovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Legrand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Legrand shoots and misses
and Stankovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Legrand takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC#Legrand is rocked!#CL#
Stankovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Legrand is still on wobbly legs! Can Stankovic finish him?
Legrand throws an elbow but it misses.
Legrand seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Stankovic manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legrand gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stankovic counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Fernand Legrand's cut even more.
Legrand swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stankovic scores with a counter punch that sends Legrand to the canvas! Stankovic smells blood - he's punishing Legrand with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Legrand has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Djordje Stankovic!
Djordje Stankovic bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HFC Fight Night 13
Date: Oct 10, 2023

#R1#
Danaher tries to clinch but Stankovic is having none of it.
Danaher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Danaher staying out of range there.
Stankovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Danaher goes for a double leg but Stankovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stankovic continues to drive forward.
Danaher shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stankovic sprawls well. Stankovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Danaher gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danaher is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1##KD#
Stankovic cracks Danaher with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Stankovic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Danaher to stand back up!#ROC#Danaher is rocked!#CUT#It looks like John Danaher has been cut.
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.
Stankovic throws a series of punches but Danaher moves out of range.
Stankovic misses with a low kick.
Danaher tries for a takedown but Stankovic circles away easily
and Stankovic counters with a straight right hand.
Danaher is still on wobbly legs! Can Stankovic finish him?
Djordje Stankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Danaher.
Stankovic throws a low kick but Danaher avoids it.
Danaher seems to have recovered his senses.
Stankovic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Danaher is able to avoid easily.
Danaher moves out of range as Stankovic strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stankovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stankovic swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2##KD#
Stankovic drops Danaher with a beautiful combination! Danaher stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stankovic is looking for the KO!
Stankovic throws a big shot that misses.
Danaher throws a big counter head kick but Stankovic avoids it with no problem.
Stankovic throws a monster overhand right that drops Danaher! Stankovic follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Djordje Stankovic!
In his post fight interview, Djordje Stankovic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HFC Fight Night 11
Date: Aug 09, 2023

#R1#
Price lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stankovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stankovic!
Stankovic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Price counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stankovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Price's hands.
Price misses with a wild body shot.
Stankovic is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Stankovic tries to keep at a distance but Price has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stankovic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stankovic tries to break the clinch but Price is controlling the position.
Stankovic can't break the clinch. #T1#
Stankovic blocking some punches.
Price working aggressively here.
Stankovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Price takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Price tries for a takedown but Stankovic manages to get underhooks.
Price prevents Stankovic from breaking the clinch.
Price scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Price on the inside.
Price goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Price changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stankovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Djordje Stankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Price.
Stankovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Price.#T2#
Price jabs Stankovic right on the nose. Stankovic blinks but takes it well.
Price avoids the body shot from Stankovic.
Djordje Stankovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Price throws a combination. Stankovic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stankovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stankovic misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Price thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stankovic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Price misses with a lunging right hand
and Stankovic counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stankovic enables Price to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stankovic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Stankovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Price tries to free his leg and advance position but Stankovic is retaining full guard. #T3#
Price trying to control but Stankovic is working from the bottom.
Price trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Price stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stankovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Price landing with the ground and pound.
Price slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Price wants to pass the guard but Stankovic is defending well.
Price is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Price wants to take a breather but Stankovic is having none of it.
Stankovic tries to kick Price off but Price keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stankovic is looking for a sweep. Price is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Price moves nicely into side control.
Stankovic defending against the ground and pound.
Price is looking to take a break and control but Stankovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Price thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Price dominated that round.
That's time! Stankovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Stankovic lands with a right hand.
Price chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Price misses with a wild combination.
Price misses with a hook
and Price takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stankovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Stankovic misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stankovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Price.
Stankovic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Price counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Price lands a nice hook to Stankovic's body. Stankovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stankovic misses with a right hand
and Price cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Price takes a swing at Stankovic's ribcage but misses.
Price digs a good body shot into Stankovic's ribs.
Stankovic moves out of range as Price strikes.
Stankovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Stankovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Price finds it's way round the side to connect with Stankovic's head.
A shot to the body from Price misses
and Stankovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Price uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stankovic.
A swing and a miss from Stankovic.
Price feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Price shoots in for a takedown but Stankovic shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Price closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price working the ground and pound but Stankovic is defending the strikes.
The ground and pound from Price seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Stankovic looking for a sweep but Price has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Price has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Price landing strikes from the mount.
Stankovic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Price tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Stankovic is trying to stand up.
Price mounts Stankovic! Really nice guard pass there! #T3#
Price working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Stankovic is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Stankovic sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Stankovic is staying active underneath Price, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Price looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stankovic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Price scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#Stankovic is rocked!
Price not doing much here.
Oh Stankovic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Price is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Price is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Stankovic is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pete Price!
A relieved looking Pete Price thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 48: Chenevert vs Kangee
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Jab from Stankovic.
Danaher tries to clinch but Stankovic moves away
and Stankovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick lands for Danaher.
Danaher moves to clinch but Stankovic breaks away
and Stankovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stankovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stankovic misses with a low kick.
A jab from Stankovic misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stankovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stankovic connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#It looks like John Danaher has been cut.#CL#
Stankovic clinches up against the cage.#T1##BC#
Stankovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stankovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danaher fails with the takedown.
Danaher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stankovic throws a shot from downtown. Danaher moves away and avoids it.
A head kick by Danaher misses
and Stankovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stankovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Danaher takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Danaher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Stankovic counter with a right hand.
A leg kick checked by Danaher.#KD#
Stankovic lands a big uppercut and Danaher crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Danaher looks OK. Stankovic waves Danaher back to his feet!#ROC#Danaher is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danaher shoots and misses
and Stankovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Danaher is still on wobbly legs! Can Stankovic finish him?
Stankovic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Djordje Stankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Danaher.
Danaher throws a body kick that misses
and Stankovic scores with a counter punch that sends Danaher to the canvas! Stankovic smells blood - he's punishing Danaher with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Danaher has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Djordje Stankovic!
Djordje Stankovic decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: HFC 42:Raynard vs Plutarque
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Stankovic tries to clinch but Termassus moves away #TD#
and Termassus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Termassus.
Termassus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Termassus forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Termassus seems content to control.
Termassus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stankovic defending well though.
Termassus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Termassus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stankovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Termassus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stankovic is trying to stand back up but Termassus is controlling him
Termassus lands with a punch from half guard.
Termassus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Termassus content to control rather than advance.
Stankovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Termassus.
Stankovic moves into full guard.
Termassus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stankovic working a defensive guard but Termassus passes into half guard.
Termassus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stankovic trying to hold on to Termassus's head to control him but Termassus postures up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stankovic tries to get to full guard but Termassus has control of the leg.
Termassus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Termassus wants to take a breather but Stankovic is having none of it.
Stankovic felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Termassus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stankovic is staying active underneath Termassus, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stankovic throws a shot from downtown. Termassus moves away and avoids it.
Termassus throws a right hand that misses
and Stankovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stankovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Termassus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Termassus just misses with a punch to the body.
Stankovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Termassus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stankovic misses with a double jab.
Termassus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Termassus throws a series of punches but Stankovic avoids them all with ease.
Despite the aggression on Stankovic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Djordje Stankovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stankovic tries to move into range but Termassus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stankovic misses with a double jab.
Termassus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Termassus throws a body punch but Stankovic moves out of range.
Termassus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stankovic counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Max Termassus has been cut.
Termassus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Stankovic tries to score with a low kick but Termassus moves his leg out of the way.
Termassus throwing a counter right hand but Stankovic manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Termassus. Stankovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Termassus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Termassus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Termassus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stankovic.
Termassus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stankovic throws a poor cross that misses
letting Termassus counter with a right hand.
Termassus is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Stankovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Termassus.
Stankovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Termassus.
Stankovic scores with a nice right hand.
Termassus misses with a takedown attempt
and Stankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Termassus just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Stankovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Max Termassus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Termassus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Stankovic misses with a wild body shot.
Stankovic throws a low kick, looking for Termassus's leg but Termassus calmly moves out of range.
Stankovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Termassus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Termassus connects with a body shot.
Termassus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD#
Termassus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stankovic is trying to defend but Termassus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stankovic preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stankovic is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Stankovic is trying to stand up here but Termassus is controlling him well.
Stankovic tries to get to full guard but Termassus has control of the leg.
Stankovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Termassus there.
Termassus stalling.
Termassus misses with a head shot. Stankovic uses the momentum to regain guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Termassus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Termassus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Termassus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Termassus wants to pass the guard but Stankovic is keeping the position.
Termassus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stankovic wants to stand up but Termassus is controlling him.
Termassus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Termassus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Termassus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Termassus throwing strikes from guard but Stankovic blocks nicely.
Termassus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Termassus prevents Stankovic from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stankovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Termassus walks into a jab.
Termassus throws a body punch but Stankovic moves out of range.
Termassus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stankovic moves away.#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stankovic.
Stankovic looks to throw the jab but Termassus is out of range.
Termassus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Termassus checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Termassus misses the target.
Termassus misses with a left hand
and Termassus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Termassus fails with the takedown
and Stankovic counters with a straight right hand.
Stankovic scores with a nice head shot.
Stankovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Termassus stuns Stankovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Max Termassus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Termassus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A low kick from Stankovic misses
and Termassus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Termassus blocks the leg kick.
Stankovic throws a good cross that connects.
Stankovic scores with a nice right hand.
Termassus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stankovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Termassus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Termassus throws a right hand that misses
and Stankovic counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Termassus is rocked!
Termassus throws a wild hook but Stankovic just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Termassus gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Stankovic raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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.

Event: HFC 38:Taranin vs Caceres
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Oliveira lands a right hook to the body.
No joy there for Oliveira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Stankovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vincenzo Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oliveira misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stankovic counters with a straight right hand.
Oliveira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oliveira misses with a hook. Stankovic ducked under it nicely.
Stankovic tries to clinch up
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Oliveira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oliveira is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stankovic thuds a left hand into Oliveira's body.
Oliveira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oliveira connects with a crisp jab.
Stankovic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Oliveira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stankovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Oliveira counters with a stiff right hand.
Oliveira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oliveira is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stankovic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Oliveira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stankovic slips a jab from Oliveira.
Stankovic needs to keep his hands up - Oliveira had a free shot at his head there.
Oliveira misses the jab.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut.
Oliveira goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Stankovic misses its target.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Stankovic.
Stankovic tries to land a leg kick but Oliveira saw it coming and moves away.
Oliveira takes one on the button.
Oliveira throws a jab when Stankovic was well out of range.#CL2#
Oliveira moves into the clinch.
Oliveira slows down the pace here. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira misses with a body punch.
Stankovic prevents a body shot from Oliveira.
Stankovic is trying to push Oliveira away but Oliveira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oliveira misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira tries a body shot but Stankovic blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Oliveira.
Oliveira wants to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliveira.
Stankovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stankovic working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stankovic. #T3#
Stankovic wants to break free but Oliveira has control.
Oliveira can't find room to land a body shot as Stankovic controls the action.
Stankovic prevents a body shot from Oliveira.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow.
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the body.
Oliveira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oliveira tries to work over Stankovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stankovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oliveira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oliveira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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.
Stankovic tries to break the clinch but Oliveira is controlling the position.
Oliveira content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stankovic working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Oliveira struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands.
Stankovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oliveira struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands.
Oliveira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stankovic or not.
Oliveira misses with some punches.
Oliveira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oliveira missing with knees to the body.
Oliveira can't find room to land a body shot as Stankovic controls the action. #BC#
Stankovic manages to break the clinch.
Oliveira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stankovic at a distance.
Oliveira slips under a jab.
Oliveira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stankovic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Oliveira just manages to avoid it.
Oliveira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stankovic's head backwards.
Oliveira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stankovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vincenzo Oliveira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Oliveira scores with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Oliveira - just one landing.
Stankovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oliveira lands with an overhand left.
Stankovic misses with a few strikes there.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut.
Stankovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stankovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oliveira's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stankovic under the eye.#CL2#
Oliveira has managed to clinch.
Oliveira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stankovic prevents a body shot from Oliveira.
Stankovic throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stankovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Good body shot from Oliveira.
Oliveira has Stankovic pushed against the cage.
Stankovic gets through Oliveira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stankovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oliveira just leaning against Stankovic, taking a breather.
Oliveira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oliveira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oliveira misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oliveira struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands.
Stankovic throws a head punch that misses.
Stankovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oliveira looking to slow down the pace here.
Oliveira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stankovic's efforts to push away.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Stankovic.
Oliveira tries a body shot but Stankovic blocks it.
Oliveira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stankovic working hard to break the clinch.
Oliveira taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Oliveira stalling in the clinch.
Oliveira controlling the action here for a moment.
Oliveira receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Oliveira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oliveira tries to throw a body punch but Stankovic avoids it by throwing Oliveira back against the cage.
Oliveira has Stankovic pressed against the cage, preventing Stankovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Oliveira digs a right hand underneath Stankovic's ribcage. Stankovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stankovic wants to break free but Oliveira has control.
Oliveira can't find room to land a body shot as Stankovic controls the action.
Oliveira manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stankovic.
Stankovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oliveira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oliveira stalling in the clinch but Stankovic improves position.
Oliveira stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stankovic tries to break the clinch but Oliveira is controlling the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliveira.
Oliveira lands with a light punch inside.
Oliveira lands a hook that snaps the head of Stankovic backwards.
Oliveira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliveira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stankovic's efforts to push away.
Stankovic is trying to break the clinch but Oliveira is controlling him.
Stankovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vincenzo Oliveira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Oliveira tries to work over Stankovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stankovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stankovic's efforts to push away.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Oliveira throws a jab when Stankovic was well out of range.
It looked like Stankovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stankovic connects with a jab.
Stankovic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A swing and a miss from Oliveira.
It looked like Stankovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oliveira walks into a stiff left hand from Stankovic.
Vincenzo Oliveira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliveira misses with a wild combination.
Stankovic throwing a counter right hand but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Oliveira moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stankovic moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Vincenzo Oliveira has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira slips under a jab.
Stankovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stankovic misses with an uppercut.
Oliveira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stankovic with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Oliveira.#T1#
Oliveira throws a shot to the body.
Oliveira throws out a powerful jab.
Oliveira lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good shot there by Stankovic.
Decent striking displayed by Oliveira there.
Stankovic moves out of range as Oliveira strikes.
Stankovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oliveira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stankovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
Stankovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oliveira tries to bum rush Stankovic with a series of wild strikes but Stankovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oliveira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stankovic's head backwards.
Some wild striking there from Stankovic.
Oliveira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stankovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Oliveira connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stankovic scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Stankovic cracks Oliveira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oliveira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stankovic throws a hook but Oliveira blocks it.
Oliveira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stankovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oliveira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stankovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stankovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stankovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oliveira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stankovic throws a series of punches but Oliveira avoids them all with ease.
Oliveira displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Oliveira paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oliveira sizes up Stankovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stankovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stankovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Stankovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Stankovic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oliveira is looking to slow Stankovic down with leg kicks.
Stankovic wants to clinch.
Oliveira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stankovic throws out the jab.
Stankovic scores with the left hand. Oliveira knows he should have avoided that one.
Stankovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
Oliveira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oliveira lands a body shot.
Oliveira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oliveira tries to land a body kick
and Stankovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Stankovic.#T4#
A jab from Stankovic misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Oliveira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oliveira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oliveira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stankovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Oliveira pushes Stankovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Stankovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Oliveira has double underhooks.
Djordje Stankovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliveira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliveira misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira misses with a body punch.
Stankovic lands a body shot.
Oliveira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oliveira struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vincenzo Oliveira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oliveira 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincenzo Oliveira!
Vincenzo Oliveira took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: HFC 35:Sage vs Lee
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Hunter tries to clinch but Stankovic moves away
and Stankovic counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunter darts in trying to clinch
and Stankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Stankovic.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch but Stankovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stankovic lands with a shot to the body.
Stankovic cracks Hunter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch but Stankovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunter tries to clinch
and Stankovic counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Hunter closes the distance and clinches.
Hunter trying to stall but Stankovic improves his position. #BC#
Stankovic manages to break the clinch.
Stankovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Hunter clinches with his opponent.
Hunter is stalling here.
Stankovic is trying to break free.
Stankovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hunter fails to pull guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hunter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stankovic to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Stankovic tries to break the clinch but Hunter is controlling the position.
Hunter is trying to pull guard but Stankovic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Djordje Stankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Hunter.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hunter tries to pull guard but Stankovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Hunter drops back down to his feet.
Hunter tries to pull guard but Stankovic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stankovic avoiding damage as Hunter throws knees to the body. #BC#
Stankovic manages to break the clinch.
Hunter tries to clinch up but Stankovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses
and Stankovic counters with a three punch combo that has Hunter backing up. Hunter nods at Stankovic to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stankovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stankovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Derek Hunter has been cut.
Hunter tries to clinch
and Stankovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunter thinking. #KD#
Stankovic lands a big right hand that sends Hunter crashing to the mat! Stankovic stays standing though and waves Hunter back to his feet!#ROC#Hunter is rocked!
Stankovic lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Djordje Stankovic!
A less than humble Djordje Stankovic misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: HFC Fight Night 5
Date: Dec 27, 2022

#R1#
Von Stroheim blocks a low kick nicely.
Von Stroheim lands a nice looking body shot.
Stankovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Stroheim.
A left lands for Stankovic.#CUT#It looks like Jonas Von Stroheim has been cut.
Von Stroheim scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch lands to the side of Von Stroheim 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Von Stroheim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Von Stroheim scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Stankovic manages to break the clinch.
Von Stroheim tries to clinch
and Stankovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stankovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stankovic throws a body punch but Von Stroheim moves out of range.
Von Stroheim throws an off balance right hand
and Stankovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Stankovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Stroheim.
It looked like Stankovic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Von Stroheim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stankovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stankovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Stroheim takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Von Stroheim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stankovic.
Von Stroheim throws a body shot but no joy.
Stankovic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stankovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#KD#
Stankovic sends Von Stroheim crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Stankovic is motioning to the referee to let Von Stroheim up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Von Stroheim 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 bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Stroheim is still on wobbly legs! Can Stankovic finish him?
Von Stroheim throws a poor cross that misses
and Stankovic counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Djordje Stankovic!
In his post fight interview, Djordje Stankovic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HFC 24:Maynard vs Magomedov
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Chai tries to clinch up.
Stankovic tries to bum rush Chai with a series of wild strikes but Chai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Chai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stankovic blocking some punches.
Chai effectively controlling the action here.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Chai.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Stankovic controls the action.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Chai tries to work over Stankovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Stankovic.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Chai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Stankovic controls the action.
Nice body punch from Chai - that landed with a thud.
Chai scores with a hook to the body.
Stankovic's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stankovic's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Stankovic tries to circle away but Chai has him pinned against the cage.
Stankovic blocking some punches. #T2#
Stankovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Stankovic.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow.
Chai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chai digs a right hand underneath Stankovic's ribcage. Stankovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stankovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Chai.
Stankovic tries to break the clinch but Chai is controlling the position.
Chai tries to work over Stankovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Chai.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Stankovic avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage.
Chai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Chai.
Chai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stankovic backwards.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stankovic backwards.
A body shot lands from Chai.
Stankovic looks winded!
Chai digs a right hand underneath Stankovic's ribcage. Stankovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stankovic up against the cage.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Chai controlling the action here for a moment. #T4#
Stankovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chai tries to work over Stankovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai slowing the pace effectively.
Stankovic tries to circle away but Chai has him pinned against the cage.
Chai slows down the pace here.
Chai slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stankovic is trying to break free.
Chai works on Stankovic's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

InSaen Chai dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Stankovic takes one to the side of the head.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Stankovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Chai backs off Stankovic throws a huge counter combo but Chai manages to avoid it all.
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stankovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Stankovic ducks down to avoid it.
Chai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stankovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Chai.
Chai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Chai misses.
Stankovic raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stankovic walks into a stiff left hand from Chai.#CL2#
Stankovic darts in and clinches Chai up against the cage.
Chai digs a right hand underneath Stankovic's ribcage. Stankovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stankovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards. #T1#
Chai has Stankovic pushed against the cage.
Stankovic tries to circle away but Chai has him pinned against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chai scores with a shot to the side of Stankovic's head.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stankovic can do to turn this around?
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stankovic blocks a body shot from Chai.
Chai tries a body shot but Stankovic blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai. #BC2#
Stankovic breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Stankovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Chai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good exchange - Chai coming out on top.#T2##CL#
Chai clinches up with Stankovic and pushes him back against the cage.
Stankovic tries to break free but Chai pushes him back against the cage.
Stankovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Chai won't allow it.
Chai tries to work over Stankovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stankovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow.
Stankovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Stankovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chai has him pressed against the cage.
Chai content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chai lands a left hand.
Chai slows down the pace here.
Chai tries a body shot but Stankovic blocks it. #T3#
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Stankovic avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage.
Stankovic blocking some punches.
Stankovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Stankovic tries to circle away but Chai has him pinned against the cage.
Chai slowing the pace effectively.
Stankovic blocks a body shot from Chai.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
InSaen Chai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stankovic tries to circle away but Chai has him pinned against the cage.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stankovic up against the cage.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chai has Stankovic pushed against the cage.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow.
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Stankovic avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage.
Chai slowing the pace effectively.
Stankovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stankovic prevents a body shot from Chai.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chai digs a right hand underneath Stankovic's ribcage. Stankovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

InSaen Chai dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Chai has managed to clinch.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stankovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai tries a body shot but Stankovic blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai.
Chai controlling the action here for a moment.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai pushes Stankovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chai tries to work over Stankovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Chai stalls.
Chai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stankovic.
Good body shot from Chai.
A head punch on the inside from Stankovic fails to land.
Chai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stankovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chai lands an uppercut.
Stankovic blocks a body shot from Chai.
Stankovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from Chai.
Stankovic is trying to push Chai away but Chai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stankovic is trying to break free.
Stankovic has had enough of the clinch but Chai keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Chai taking a breather.
Stankovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow.
Stankovic blocks an uppercut.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Chai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stankovic up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Chai. #T3#
Stankovic prevents a body shot from Chai.
Stankovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Stankovic blocks a body shot from Chai.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Stankovic prevents a body shot from Chai.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stankovic up against the cage.
Stankovic has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai prevents Stankovic from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stankovic is trying to force a seperation but Chai has the dominant position.
Stankovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Stankovic controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Chai.
Stankovic blocking some punches.
Djordje Stankovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai lands with a left to the head.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chai lands a left hand. #ROC#Stankovic is rocked!
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stankovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Chai lands a big right hand that drops Stankovic! The killer instinct kicks in and Chai finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Chai!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). InSaen Chai!
InSaen Chai took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I want to thank the fans, the promotion, and Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu! My training partners and my coaches, I respect them so much.'.

Event: HFC19:Peramaki vs Clarke
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
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.#CL2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #BC#
Stankovic breaks from the clinch. #T4##CL2#
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.#R2#
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.#CL2#
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.#T1#
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. #BC#
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.#T2#
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!#CL#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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!#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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!!'.

Event: HFC Fight Night3
Date: Oct 19, 2022

#R1#
Juniors throws a right hand that misses
and Stankovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Juniors is looking to clinch but Stankovic is avoiding it.
Juniors on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stankovic lands with a right hand.
Juniors throws the left hand but Stankovic avoids the punch easily.
Stankovic moves away from the strike by Juniors.
As Juniors backs off Stankovic throws a huge counter combo but Juniors manages to avoid it all.
Juniors throws a poor cross that misses
and Stankovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Hamed Juniors has been cut.
Juniors throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stankovic counters with a two punch combo.
Hamed Juniors seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juniors has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Juniors there as he acknowledges the shot.
Juniors misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stankovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stankovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Juniors's head.
Juniors tries to clinch but Stankovic moves away
enabling Stankovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Juniors swings widly with a right hand
and Juniors takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Juniors misses with a lunging right hand
and Stankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stankovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Juniors. Juniors circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Juniors misses with an uppercut
and Stankovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stankovic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stankovic tries to move into range but Juniors moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Juniors looks to clinch
and Stankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stankovic wants to slow Juniors down by chopping away at his legs.
Juniors throws a lazy uppercut
and Stankovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Juniors misses with a body shot
and Stankovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Juniors misses with a lunging right hand
and Stankovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Juniors tries to clinch up
and Stankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stankovic scores with a hook.#T2#
Juniors misses with a shot to the body
and Stankovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Juniors misses the body punch
letting Stankovic counter with a right hand.
Stankovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Juniors. Juniors circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Juniors wants to clinch
and Stankovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juniors throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stankovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juniors swings widly with a right hand
and Stankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Juniors bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stankovic's head backwards.
Juniors throws an off balance right hand
and Stankovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Stankovic scores with a body shot.
Stankovic scores with a jab.
Juniors definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Juniors misses with an uppercut
and Stankovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Stankovic with a nice cross.
Juniors rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Stankovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Juniors throws a right hand that misses
and Stankovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Juniors thinking. #CL2#
Stankovic darts in and clinches Juniors up against the cage.
Stankovic lands a shot to the body.
Stankovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Juniors has him pressed against the cage.
Stankovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Juniors missing with knees to the body.
Juniors doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stankovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stankovic. #T4#
Juniors misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Juniors keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stankovic's efforts to push away.
Stankovic lands a shoulder strike.
Stankovic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stankovic avoiding damage as Juniors throws knees to the body.
Juniors wants to stall.
Stankovic has had enough of the clinch but Juniors keeps him there for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Djordje Stankovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hamed Juniors's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Stankovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Juniors tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stankovic counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Juniors tries to keep at a distance but Stankovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stankovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Juniors backwards. #BC2#
Stankovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juniors throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stankovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stankovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Juniors misses with a hook to the body
and Stankovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Djordje Stankovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stankovic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stankovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Stankovic scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#Hamed Juniors's cut is getting worse.
Juniors lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab lands there for Juniors.
Juniors closes the distance but Stankovic moves to the side
and Stankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Juniors darts in trying to clinch
and Stankovic counters with a one-two to the body.
Juniors throws an off balance right hand
enabling Stankovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Stankovic scores with a nice strike.
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!
Stankovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Stankovic unleashes a big counter combination but Juniors bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Juniors throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Juniors misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stankovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stankovic lands with a shot to the body.
Juniors swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stankovic counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Juniors is rocked!
Juniors throws an off balance right hand
and Stankovic comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Juniors stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Stankovic is on him like rabid pit bull! Juniors slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Djordje Stankovic!
Djordje Stankovic tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: HFC14: Peramaki vs Krooks
Date: Sep 25, 2022

#R1##TD#
Fleming scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fleming working the body and head with strikes.
Fleming landing a few strikes.
Fleming in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Fleming has an Americana. Stankovic didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Fleming is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Fleming hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Cam Fleming!
Cam Fleming tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: HFC 8:Maynard vs Louis
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Stankovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mironov .
Stankovic swings widly with a right hand
and Mironov counters with a right hand to the body.
Mironov takes a swing at Stankovic's ribcage but misses.
Mironov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stankovic loads up on a big right hand but Mironov slips the punch.
Mironov scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Mironov misses its intended target.
Stankovic throws out a counter right but Mironov avoids it with no problem.
Stankovic misses with a straight right.
Mironov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mironov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stankovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mironov missing with a left hand there. Stankovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Stankovic does it's job there.
Mironov scores with a jab.
Mironov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stankovic throws a counter combo.#T1#
Stankovic slips a jab and a cross from Mironov .
Stankovic throws a series of punches but Mironov moves out of range.
Mironov misses with a hook.
Mironov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stankovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been told by Mironov 's head coaches at Shark Tank Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stankovic tries to work over Mironov 's front leg with a kick but Mironov checks it.
Stankovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mironov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stankovic defending well as Mironov loads up on a big left hand.
Stankovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mironov misses with a combination
and Mironov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stankovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bogdan Mironov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mironov throws an off balance right hand
and Stankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mironov throws a hook but Stankovic avoids it easily.#T2#
Stankovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mironov .
Stankovic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mironov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Mironov misses with an uppercut. Stankovic saw that one coming.
Stankovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Mironov off the cage and back into range.
Mironov scores with a jab.
Stankovic's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stankovic's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stankovic avoids the body shot from Mironov .
A leg kick checked by Mironov .
Mironov throws a poor cross that misses
and Stankovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stankovic throws a low kick, looking for Mironov 's leg but Mironov calmly moves out of range.
Mironov misses with a lunging right hand
and Stankovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Stankovic swings widly with a right hand
and Mironov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mironov . Stankovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stankovic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mironov throws an off balance right hand
and Stankovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Stankovic takes a swing at Mironov 's ribcage but misses.
Stankovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mironov .
Stankovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stankovic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mironov is out of range and Stankovic settles back down.
Mironov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stankovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mironov .
Stankovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Stankovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stankovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mironov connects with a body shot.
Stankovic slips a jab from Mironov .
Stankovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stankovic is looking to clinch but Mironov is avoiding it.
Mironov misses with a left hand
and Stankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Mironov misses with a right hand
and Mironov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stankovic misses with a straight right.
Mironov misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stankovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mironov misses with a lunging right hand
and Stankovic counters with a left and a right that stings Mironov .
Decent striking displayed by Mironov there.
Stankovic throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Stankovic.
Stankovic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A big right from Mironov misses.
Mironov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mironov throws a poor cross that misses
and Stankovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stankovic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Djordje Stankovic dominated that 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.#R2#
Stankovic scores with a jab.
A lazy left from Mironov finds it's target.
Mironov scores with a body shot.
Mironov looks to throw the jab but Stankovic is out of range.
Stankovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stankovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mironov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stankovic scores with a one two! Mironov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Djordje Stankovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mironov throws a hook but Stankovic blocks it.
Mironov misses with an uppercut
and Stankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mironov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mironov just misses with a punch to the body.
Stankovic missing with a left hand there. Mironov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mironov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Stankovic. Beautiful body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Mironov . Those never looked like landing.
A shot to the body from Mironov misses
and Stankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stankovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mironov 's head.#ROC2#Mironov is rocked!
Mironov misses with a body shot
and Stankovic counters with a huge left! Mironov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Stankovic isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mironov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Stankovic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Djordje Stankovic!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2022

#R1#
Stankovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stankovic throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Magnusson counters by moving into the clinch.
Magnusson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magnusson misses with a punch to the body.
Magnusson works on Stankovic's body with a couple of short punches.
Stankovic blocks an uppercut.
Magnusson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stankovic backwards.
Magnusson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magnusson misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Magnusson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magnusson misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magnusson.
Stankovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magnusson or not.
Magnusson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magnusson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Magnusson content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T1#
Magnusson misses with a body punch.
Stankovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stankovic lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Marty Magnusson has been cut.
Magnusson stalling against the cage.
Magnusson tries a body shot but Stankovic blocks it.
Stankovic tries to circle away but Magnusson has him pinned against the cage.
Magnusson tries to work over Stankovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magnusson misses with a punch to the body.
Magnusson misses with a punch to the body.
Magnusson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Magnusson fails to land. #T2#
Magnusson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stankovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Magnusson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magnusson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magnusson struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands.
Magnusson tries to work over Stankovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magnusson tries to throw a body punch but Stankovic avoids it by throwing Magnusson back against the cage.
Magnusson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magnusson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Magnusson fails to land.
Come on Magnusson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Magnusson controlling the action here for a moment.
Magnusson struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands. #T3#
Magnusson lands a right hand.
Stankovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magnusson misses with the head strike.
Magnusson tries to work over Stankovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stankovic is trying to break the clinch but Magnusson has him pressed against the cage.
Magnusson misses with a punch to the body.
Magnusson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magnusson misses with a punch to the body.
Magnusson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magnusson stalling.
Magnusson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow.
We've been informed that Magnusson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Magnusson is struggling to control the position.
Stankovic tries to break free but Magnusson pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Magnusson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Magnusson.
Magnusson can't find room to land a body shot as Stankovic controls the action.
Magnusson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Magnusson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magnusson controlling the action here for a moment.
Magnusson prevents Stankovic from breaking the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stankovic wants to break free but Magnusson has control.
Magnusson throws a head punch that misses.
Magnusson misses with a punch to the body.
Magnusson misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Magnusson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marty Magnusson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Stankovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Magnusson's hands.
Stankovic throws a low kick but Magnusson avoids it.
Magnusson thinks about the counter body kick.
Magnusson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stankovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Magnusson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Magnusson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stankovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Magnusson. Magnusson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Magnusson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Magnusson throws the kick towards the body but Stankovic avoids it.
It looked like Stankovic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Magnusson moves out of range as Stankovic strikes.
Stankovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Magnusson misses its intended target.
Magnusson throws a body shot but no joy.
Magnusson throws a low kick but Stankovic avoids it.
Stankovic is looking for a counter combo.
Stankovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Stankovic does no damage.
Good leg kick by Magnusson.
Stankovic misses with a double jab.
A low kick from Stankovic is predictable there
and Magnusson counters with a good, hard body kick but Stankovic shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stankovic fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Magnusson misses.
Stankovic swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Good leg kick by Magnusson.
Magnusson misses with a kick to the body
and Stankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stankovic throws out a loose jab but Magnusson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magnusson takes a swing at Stankovic's ribcage but misses.
Stankovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magnusson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magnusson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stankovic throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Magnusson counters by clinching up.
Stankovic is trying to break the clinch but Magnusson has him pressed against the cage.
Magnusson has a couple of punches blocked by Stankovic.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Magnusson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magnusson throws a punch but it's blocked by Stankovic. #T2#
Magnusson tries to work over Stankovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magnusson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stankovic's efforts to push away.
Stankovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Magnusson won't allow it.
Magnusson can't find room to land a body shot as Stankovic controls the action.
Magnusson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magnusson misses with a punch to the body.
Magnusson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magnusson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stankovic.
Stankovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Magnusson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stankovic's elbow.
Magnusson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magnusson misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Magnusson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stankovic backwards.
Stankovic tries to break the clinch but Magnusson is controlling the position.
Magnusson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magnusson misses with a punch on the inside.
Magnusson working aggressively here.
Magnusson tries to work over Stankovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magnusson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stankovic is trying to push Magnusson away but Magnusson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stankovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Magnusson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magnusson misses with a punch to the body.
Magnusson struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands.
Magnusson pushes Stankovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Stankovic blocks a body shot from Magnusson.
Magnusson struggles to land a body shot inside as Stankovic controls his hands.
Magnusson misses with a punch to the body.
Magnusson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magnusson tries a body shot but Stankovic blocks it.
Magnusson lands with a left to the head.
Marty Magnusson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stankovic prevents a body shot from Magnusson.
A frustrated look appears on Stankovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stankovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magnusson has him pressed against the cage.
Magnusson keeps control of Stankovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Magnusson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Magnusson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Magnusson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marty Magnusson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Stankovic sizes up Magnusson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stankovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magnusson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stankovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stankovic scores with a nice right hand.
Djordje Stankovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Stankovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Magnusson tries to land a front kick but Stankovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stankovic takes a swing at Magnusson's ribcage but misses.
Stankovic lands with an overhand left.
Stankovic throws out a powerful jab.
Stankovic looks to land a right hand but Magnusson moved out of range.
Magnusson throws a looping overhand right but Stankovic ducks down to avoid it.
Magnusson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Stankovic misses its intended target.
Stankovic scores with a body shot.
Stankovic missing with a left hand there. Magnusson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magnusson just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Stankovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Stankovic moves away from the strike by Magnusson.
Magnusson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Magnusson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stankovic.
Stankovic connects with the punch.#CUT#That has opened up Marty Magnusson's cut even more.
A punch combination from Stankovic misses.
Stankovic misses with a straight right.
Magnusson misses with a low kick.
Stankovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stankovic throws a looping overhand right but Magnusson ducks down to avoid it.
Magnusson flicks out a counter leg kick but Stankovic steps away.
Magnusson throws a wild body kick that Stankovic sees coming a mile off.
Magnusson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stankovic.
Stankovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Magnusson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut lands for Stankovic. That snapped Magnusson's head back.
Stankovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stankovic throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Stankovic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magnusson misses with a straight right.
Magnusson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stankovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magnusson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stankovic. Magnusson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stankovic throws a nice looking combination but Magnusson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magnusson thinks about the counter body kick.
Stankovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Magnusson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stankovic.
Magnusson slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Stankovic. That snapped Magnusson's head back.
A jab from Stankovic finds it's way through Magnusson's defenses.
Stankovic throws a right and a left that Magnusson avoids nicely.
Good work by Stankovic as he checks the leg kick.
Jab by Stankovic.
Nice defenses there by Stankovic.
Magnusson misses with a body shot
and Stankovic counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Magnusson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stankovic throws out the jab.
Magnusson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Stankovic.
Stankovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stankovic misses with a low kick.
Magnusson blocks a jab.
Magnusson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stankovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Stankovic throws a hook to the side of Magnusson's head but Magnusson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stankovic slips under a jab from Magnusson.
Magnusson tries to move into range but Stankovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stankovic scores with a three punch combo!
Magnusson tries to land a leg kick but Stankovic saw it coming and moves away.
Magnusson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Magnusson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magnusson tries to counter with a clinch but Stankovic shakes him off and moves away.
Magnusson connects with a nice looking jab.
Magnusson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stankovic.
Magnusson moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Stankovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magnussons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#The cut above Marty Magnusson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magnusson staying out of range there.
Magnusson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stankovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab by Magnusson.
Stankovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stankovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Magnusson flicks out a counter leg kick but Stankovic steps away.
Djordje Stankovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnusson throws a shot from downtown. Stankovic moves away and avoids it.
Stankovic misses with the combination.
A big left from Stankovic misses.
Stankovic misses with a low kick.
Stankovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magnusson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marty Magnusson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magnusson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Djordje Stankovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Magnusson 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marty Magnusson!
After the big win, Marty Magnusson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BKC Nutrition and Laundry [25%] and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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