PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Stojkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Stojkowski
vs
Edwards

189 cm
30
217 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

195 cm
33
245 lbs
18 - 22 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jan Stojkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathaniel Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Edwards gets a takedown into half guard.
Edwards trying to mount his opponent but Stojkowski defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Edwards is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stojkowski trying to control from the bottom.
Edwards wants to pass the guard but Stojkowski is defending well.
Stojkowski controlling the position well.
Stojkowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojkowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stojkowski.
Stojkowski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Edwards trying to control but Stojkowski is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Edwards drives through with a takedown into Stojkowski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Edwards throws a big right hand that misses.
Edwards trying to control but Stojkowski is working from the bottom.

Stojkowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edwards can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stojkowski wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards postures up in Stojkowski's guard and throws a big left but Stojkowski blocks it.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Stojkowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stojkowski is trying to control the position but Edwards postures up.
Edwards scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Stojkowski keeps moving.
Stojkowski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Edwards drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stojkowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stojkowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stojkowski!
Edwards is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stojkowski has just dragged him back down to the mat.
An elbow from Stojkowski crashes against the mat.
Edwards managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stojkowski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stojkowski working away.
Stojkowski looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Edwards is avoiding damage well.
Edwards is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stojkowski is controlling him well.

Edwards sneaks out the side door and pushes Stojkowski away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Edwards gets the takedown into side control.
Edwards working the body and head with strikes.
Stojkowski tries to bench press Edwards off him but Edwards keeps the position.
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Stojkowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Edwards scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stojkowski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Stojkowski is trying to control Edwards's posture but Edwards avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stojkowski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Edwards tries for a kimura but Stojkowski is defending well.
Edwards landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Edwards landing a few strikes.
Edwards works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Stojkowski manages to get back to half guard.

Edwards is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stojkowski defends it well.
Edwards is trying to control the action in half guard but Stojkowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stojkowski has a hand on Edwards's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Edwards takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

Edwards wants to finish this one by submission but Stojkowski is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Edwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathaniel Edwards dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Edwards looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jan Stojkowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Edwards bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stojkowski manages to get back to half guard.
Stojkowski trying to control here.

Edwards is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stojkowski is just riding it out for now. Edwards eventually gives up the hold.
Stojkowski is positioning himself well to prevent Edwards advancing to mount.

Edwards is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stojkowski defends it well.
Stojkowski is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Edwards throwing shots but Stojkowski is blocking nicely.
Edwards throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stojkowski trying to hold on to Edwards's head to control him but Edwards postures up.
Edwards missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Edwards not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Edwards is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nathaniel Edwards has got the better of the ground game so far.

Edwards is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stojkowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Stojkowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Edwards.
Edwards content to control rather than advance.
Edwards works his way into full mount!
Edwards throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stojkowski because Edwards loaded up on that one.
Stojkowski is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards working Stojkowski over with strikes here.
Edwards scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stojkowski?
Stojkowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Edwards has a good base and remains in mount.
Edwards looking to control but Stojkowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stojkowski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Edwards has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Edwards is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards wants to control but Stojkowski is keeping him busy.
Stojkowski is trying to control but can't.
Edwards looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stojkowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Edwards prevents Stojkowski from improving his position.

Edwards is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stojkowski won't allow Edwards to pass to mount.
Stojkowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Edwards.

Edwards is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stojkowski tries to roll over but Edwards keeps him under control.
Stojkowski is trying to maintain the position but Edwards is very close to passing his half guard.
Stojkowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwards missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Edwards wants to stand but Stojkowski has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Stojkowski wants to control but Edwards is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathaniel Edwards 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Stojkowski scores with a jab to the head.
Stojkowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Edwards closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stojkowski quickly recovers to half guard.
Stojkowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stojkowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stojkowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Edwards is looking to advance position but Stojkowski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Edwards wants to hold on but Stojkowski pushes him away.
Stojkowski is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Edwards can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stojkowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Edwards is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojkowski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stojkowski connects with a nice short shot to Edwards's temple.
Stojkowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stojkowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Edwards does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stojkowski misses with a head shot. Edwards uses the momentum to regain guard.
Stojkowski throwing strikes from guard but Edwards blocks nicely.
Stojkowski won't allow Edwards to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards pulls Stojkowski in close to prevent any damage.
Edwards trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Stojkowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stojkowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stojkowski preventing the sweep.
Edwards lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stojkowski!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stojkowski is looking to escape.
Edwards throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stojkowski because Edwards loaded up on that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards looking to control but Stojkowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stojkowski 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.
Stojkowski trying to hold on to Edwards's head to control him but Edwards postures up.

Stojkowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Edwards.
Edwards wants to pass to mount but Stojkowski is defending the position.
Stojkowski is doing well to control the position and prevent Edwards from advancing to side control.
Stojkowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stojkowski.
Edwards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nathaniel Edwards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stojkowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Edwards tries to free his leg and advance position but Stojkowski is retaining full guard.
Stojkowski is pulling down on Edwards's head to control his posture.
Edwards pushes down on Stojkowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Edwards controlling the pace.
Stojkowski trying to hold on to Edwards's head to control him but Edwards postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stojkowski controlling the position well.

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 Jan Stojkowski.
I think Edwards 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathaniel Edwards!
Nathaniel Edwards managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, [WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry), into his post fight interview.