PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Stojkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jan Stojkowski has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jan Stojkowski seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Stojkowski
vs
Savage

189 cm
25
230 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

194 cm
24
263 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jan Stojkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roy Savage!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Savage throws a leg kick but Stojkowski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stojkowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Savage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Stojkowski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stojkowski is trying to push Savage away but Savage has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Savage has Stojkowski pressed against the cage, preventing Stojkowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stojkowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stojkowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Savage has Stojkowski pressed against the cage, preventing Stojkowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stojkowski tries for a takedown but Savage manages to get underhooks.
Stojkowski wants to get back to striking at distance but Savage won't allow it.

Savage lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Savage tries to stand but can't do so whilst Stojkowski controls his leg.

Stojkowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily.

Stojkowski actively working from the bottom here.
Savage is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Savage working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Stojkowski's thigh. Stojkowski counters though and makes it back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Savage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stojkowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Savage has managed to get both his arms back between Stojkowski's legs - danger averted.
Savage has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stojkowski is proving hard to escape from.
Stojkowski controls Savage momentarily but Savage frees himself.
Stojkowski seems keen to control Savage's posture.

Stojkowski working for submissions but it's allowed Savage to get to half guard.
Stojkowski is controlling Savage's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Savage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stojkowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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 works his way to full guard. Good work.

Stojkowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Stojkowski is looking for a triangle but Savage pushes his legs off easily.
Stojkowski has his hands on Savage's head, controlling the position.
Stojkowski 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.
Savage wants to pass the guard but Stojkowski is keeping the position.

Savage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stojkowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Savage has managed to get both his arms back between Stojkowski's legs - danger averted.
Savage must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Savage won't allow Stojkowski to sweep him here.

Stojkowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savage defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stojkowski tries to strike from the bottom.

Stojkowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Savage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Savage stands and throws Stojkowski's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stojkowski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stojkowski gets full guard.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Stojkowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stojkowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savage manages to get himself to full guard.
Stojkowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Savage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stojkowski working some strikes from top position.
Stojkowski throwing strikes from guard but Savage blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jan Stojkowski will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Savage moves forwards but Stojkowski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Savage slips a jab from Stojkowski.
Stojkowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stojkowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Stojkowski tries to sprawl but Savage drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stojkowski wants to improve his position but Savage is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stojkowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stojkowski is on top in guard.
Stojkowski is standing up over Savage. Savage looks to escape but Stojkowski dives into side control.
Stojkowski working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Stojkowski cracks Savage with a big elbow.
A lull in the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage is looking for a sweep.
Stojkowski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Stojkowski is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Savage tries to buck Stojkowski off but Stojkowski is having none of it.
Stojkowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savage keeps working.
Stojkowski is chipping away with strikes.
Stojkowski landing a few strikes.
Savage is not content to let Stojkowski control the position.
Stojkowski scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stojkowski.
Stojkowski works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Stojkowski misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Savage wants to control but Stojkowski postures up.
Savage tries to buck Stojkowski off but Stojkowski is having none of it.
Stojkowski is chipping away with strikes.
Stojkowski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stojkowski looks up at the clock and then as Savage takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stojkowski smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stojkowski works to advance to full mount. Savage defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
A nice elbow there by Stojkowski.
Stojkowski postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Savage in real trouble here! The ref calls for Savage to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Stojkowski!