PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Coulton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Stojkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Coulton
vs
Stojkowski

199 cm
20
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Coulton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jan Stojkowski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stojkowski lands a nice shot that snaps Coulton's head back.
Jan Stojkowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coulton throws a head kick but Stojkowski moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Stojkowski.

It looks like Jean Coulton has been cut.

Stojkowski gets caught flat footed, as Coulton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Coulton looking to pass the guard.
Coulton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stojkowski manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Stojkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Coulton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coulton trying to control the position.
Coulton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stojkowski is one step ahead there.
Coulton trying to keep a closed guard but Stojkowski is proving a slippery customer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stojkowski lands with a hook. Coulton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stojkowski throws a nice looking combination but Coulton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Coulton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stojkowski did well to prevent Coulton getting side control.
Coulton stalling away here and it's allowed Stojkowski to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Coulton throws a strike but Stojkowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stojkowski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Coulton is proving hard to escape from.
Coulton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stojkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Coulton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Coulton wants to hit a switch here but Stojkowski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Coulton there!
Coulton throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stojkowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Coulton throwing hammer fists to the chest of Stojkowski. What's that going to do exactly?
Coulton is looking to improve his position but Stojkowski isn't that keen on the idea.
Stojkowski avoids the attempt from Coulton to control.
Coulton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Coulton is squirming around, avoiding Stojkowski's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Stojkowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Coulton's cut.
That's time! Coulton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Stojkowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Coulton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stojkowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stojkowski swinging wildly here.
Coulton throws a series of punches but Stojkowski moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Stojkowski. No joy for Coulton on that attempt.
Jab from Stojkowski.
A head kick misses from Coulton.
Coulton moves forwards but Stojkowski connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Coulton has closed the distance and engaged Stojkowski in a clinch.
Stojkowski is trying to break the clinch but Coulton is controlling him.
Coulton throws a head punch that misses.
Coulton tries to pull guard but Stojkowski holds him up against the ropes and eventually Coulton drops back down to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stojkowski has had enough of the clinch but Coulton keeps him there for the moment.
Stojkowski is trying to force a seperation but Coulton has the dominant position.
Stojkowski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Coulton has him pressed against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coulton throws a punch but it's blocked by Stojkowski.
Coulton is working for takedown but Stojkowski is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Coulton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stojkowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stojkowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Coulton breaks the clinch.
Stojkowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stojkowski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stojkowski misses with a two punch combination.
Jan Stojkowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stojkowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coulton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stojkowski misses with a two punch combination.

Coulton clinches with his opponent.
Coulton is stalling here.
Stojkowski prevents the takedown attempt.
Coulton wants a takedown but no success here.
A frustrated look appears on Stojkowski's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coulton misses with an elbow strike.
Stojkowski blocks an elbow strike.
Coulton tries for a takedown but Stojkowski manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coulton misses with an elbow strike.
Coulton is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Stojkowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Coulton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stojkowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stojkowski throws a right and a left that Coulton avoids nicely.
Coulton is looking to clinch but Stojkowski is avoiding it.
Stojkowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coulton circles away quickly and effectively.
Coulton dodges the punch combination from Stojkowski.
Stojkowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stojkowski throws a right hand that Coulton ducks under and follows up with a left that Coulton also avoids with ease.
Coulton misses the shot to the body.
Stojkowski misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coulton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stojkowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Coulton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stojkowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coulton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stojkowski throws a series of strikes that have Coulton backpedaling.
Jean Coulton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stojkowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stojkowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stojkowski misses with a two punch combination.
Coulton tries to clinch but Stojkowski moves out of range.
Stojkowski misses with the combination.
Stojkowski throws a right and a left that Coulton avoids nicely.
Stojkowski lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stojkowski throws a right and a left that Coulton avoids nicely.
Stojkowski tries to bum rush Coulton with a series of wild strikes but Coulton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Coulton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Coulton swings around for an armbar but Stojkowski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Coulton's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coulton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stojkowski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Stojkowski tries to stand and escape but Coulton is controlling the position.
Coulton throws a strike from the bottom but Stojkowski passes into side control!
Coulton is looking to reverse the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coulton is not content to let Stojkowski control the position.
Coulton is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Stojkowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jean Coulton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Stojkowski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stojkowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stojkowski misses with a combination
and Coulton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stojkowski throws a nice looking combination but Coulton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coulton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Coulton forces Stojkowski back against the ropes and clinches.
Stojkowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Coulton slowing the pace effectively.

Coulton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Coulton scores with a takedown into Stojkowski's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coulton throwing strikes from guard but Stojkowski blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Coulton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stojkowski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Coulton, into his guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojkowski wants to control from the top but Coulton keeps moving.
Coulton looking to control but Stojkowski passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stojkowski passes into side control, despite Coulton's attempt to control the position.
Stojkowski gets to mount! Coulton was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Coulton flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Coulton tries to hold on but Stojkowski pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coulton swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Stojkowski wants to control the pace but Coulton is squirming around nicely.
Stojkowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Coulton is squirming around, avoiding Stojkowski's attempts to control the action.
Coulton is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Coulton is working hard here to advance position.
Coulton swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Coulton is desperately trying to improve his position but Stojkowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Coulton is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Coulton working to try and regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jan Stojkowski.
I've got Stojkowski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Stojkowski!