PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Velimir Stojkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stojkovic's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Drowning Pool - Numb . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stojkovic
vs
Jackson

175 cm
19
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Velimir Stojkovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Stojkovic misses.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stojkovic.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson blocks a low kick nicely.
Stojkovic is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Velimir Stojkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson wants to clinch but Stojkovic slips to the side
and Stojkovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Stojkovic circles away.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Stojkovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A swing and a miss from Stojkovic.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stojkovic throws out the jab.
Stojkovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stojkovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stojkovic misses with a low kick.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stojkovic misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojkovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stojkovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Stojkovic misses with a straight left.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Stojkovic.
Stojkovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Stojkovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stojkovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stojkovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Stojkovic moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stojkovic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Velimir Stojkovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stojkovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson.
Stojkovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stojkovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stojkovic misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Stojkovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Stojkovic cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stojkovic throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Stojkovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stojkovic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stojkovic throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Stojkovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Stojkovic does it's job there.

Stojkovic clinches up against the cage.
Stojkovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stojkovic avoids it.
Stojkovic lands an uppercut.
Stojkovic's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stojkovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stojkovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Stojkovic has Jackson pressed against the cage.
Stojkovic lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Stojkovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Stojkovic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stojkovic lands a right hand.
Stojkovic gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Velimir Stojkovic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jackson moves away from the strike by Stojkovic.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Stojkovic misses the target.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stojkovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stojkovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.

Stojkovic rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Stojkovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stojkovic controlling the action here for a moment.
A short uppercut from Stojkovic.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stojkovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stojkovic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Stojkovic for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Still in the clinch, Stojkovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Stojkovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Stojkovic avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Stojkovic lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stojkovic lands with a light punch inside.
Stojkovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Stojkovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Stojkovic slows down the pace here.
Stojkovic scores with a shoulder strike.

Jackson is rocked!

Stojkovic breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Stojkovic misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stojkovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stojkovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stojkovic connects with the punch.
Stojkovic tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Stojkovic finish him?
A jab from Stojkovic finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
Stojkovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Stojkovic misses with a looping right.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Stojkovic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Stojkovic pushes him off.
Jack Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Stojkovic circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson dives in and grabs Stojkovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stojkovic pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Stojkovic throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Stojkovic was not able to check.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stojkovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stojkovic swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stojkovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson tries to clinch but Stojkovic moves out of range.
Stojkovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stojkovic.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Stojkovic circles away.
Stojkovic lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson tries to clinch but Stojkovic moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stojkovic catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stojkovic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the cage. Stojkovic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Stojkovic has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stojkovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Velimir Stojkovic dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Stojkovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Stojkovic misses its intended target.
Stojkovic cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stojkovic misses with an uppercut.
Stojkovic looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Stojkovic keeps it at a distance.
Jackson tries to move into range but Stojkovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Stojkovic.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stojkovic to score with a decent uppercut.
Stojkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab from Stojkovic.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic misses with a looping left.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stojkovic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the cage. Stojkovic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Stojkovic. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stojkovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Stojkovic throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stojkovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Stojkovic circles away.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Stojkovic had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Stojkovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Stojkovic swinging wildly here.
Stojkovic throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Stojkovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stojkovic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Stojkovic settles back down.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Stojkovic is avoiding it.
Stojkovic throws a lazy uppercut

and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Stojkovic tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Stojkovic.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Stojkovic effectively controlling the action here.
Stojkovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Stojkovic breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Velimir Stojkovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Stojkovic pushes him off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stojkovic.
Stojkovic cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
An inside leg kick from Stojkovic misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stojkovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stojkovic cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.

Stojkovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Velimir Stojkovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Stojkovic throws a good cross that connects.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stojkovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Stojkovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stojkovic misses with a straight right.
Stojkovic lands an overhand right.
Stojkovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stojkovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson tries to clinch but Stojkovic moves away
enabling Stojkovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Stojkovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Stojkovic cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Stojkovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jack Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Velimir Stojkovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stojkovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Velimir Stojkovic!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Velimir Stojkovic made sure he mentioned Steel Penn's Laundry 93%, along with how happy he was to win his fight.