PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Stockton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Mark Nathaniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathaniels has chosen I Want To Get Away - Lenny Kravitz as his entrance music. Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stockton
vs
Mark Nathaniels

196 cm
20
285 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

194 cm
25
230 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Stockton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Mark Nathaniels!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nathaniels swinging wildly here.
Nathaniels shoots in looking for a takedown. Stockton tries to sprawl out of it but Nathaniels keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stockton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stockton.
Stockton throws a nice head kick!
Nathaniels will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nathaniels looks gassed!
Stockton digs a good body shot into Nathaniels's ribs.
Nathaniels shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bruce Stockton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Mark Nathaniels.
Nathaniels walks into a jab.
Stockton connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nathaniels has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stockton.
Stockton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nathaniels's sensitive parts.
Nathaniels has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stockton.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stockton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stockton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nathaniels. That did some damage!
Nathaniels takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Big Mark Nathaniels has been cut.
Nathaniels walks into a straight right hand from Stockton.
Stockton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stockton pushes Nathaniels away with a front kick.
Stockton lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nathaniels will feel that in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stockton scores with a nice strike.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stockton, right into the meat.
Stockton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab from Stockton.
Horrible takedown by Nathaniels or perhaps it was just good defense by Stockton which made him look bad.
Nathaniels's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nathaniels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stockton throws a one two combo.
Nathaniels is trying desperately to land a takedown but Stockton is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Nathaniels.
Nathaniels tries to clinch up
and Stockton counters with a good low kick that Nathaniels was not able to check.
Stockton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stockton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stockton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nathaniels on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nathaniels walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stockton.
Stockton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stockton connects with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stockton lands a slapping body shot.
Nathaniels tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stockton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nathaniels somewhat.
Nathaniels misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stockton goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nathaniels shoots in for a takedown but Stockton shows good takedown defense.
Stockton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nathaniels's head.
Stockton lands a front kick.
Bruce Stockton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stockton throws a front kick that sends Nathaniels stumbling back into the cage.
Nathaniels misses with a series of wild punches.
Stockton cracks the inside of Nathaniels's front leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stockton - that will leave a mark!
Nathaniels throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Stockton counter with a right hand.
Stockton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stockton connects with an inside leg kick.
Nathaniels shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stockton as he jumps to the side.
Stockton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stockton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nathaniels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stockton is fending him off so far but Nathaniels persists. Nope, Stockton circles away and we're back to standing.
Nathaniels fails with the takedown
and Stockton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nathaniels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stockton pinned against the cage. Stockton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Stockton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Mark Nathaniels's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Stockton cracks Nathaniels with an open hand slap.
Stockton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nathaniels fails with the takedown
and Stockton counters with a leg kick.
Big Mark Nathaniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stockton lands a high kick!
Nathaniels fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stockton lands with an overhand left.
Nathaniels takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nathaniels has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stockton.
Nice body kick from Stockton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stockton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nathaniels shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stockton as he avoids it easily.
Bruce Stockton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Mark Nathaniels.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stockton.
Stockton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nathaniels has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nathaniels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stockton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bruce Stockton is winning the standup battle so far.
Stockton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stockton lands with a slapping head kick.
Stockton lands a head kick!
Stockton misses with a head kick.
Stockton throws a head kick that misses.
Nathaniels has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Stockton.
Nice sprawl there from Stockton as Nathaniels shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stockton connects with a solid leg kick.
Nathaniels misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck for Nathaniels with that takedown attempt.
Stockton scores with a kick to the body.
Stockton lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nathaniels misses with a few strikes there.
Nathaniels takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nathaniels shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stockton sprawls well. Stockton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nathaniels gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nathaniels takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Nathaniels or perhaps it was just good defense by Stockton which made him look bad.
Nice body kick there by Stockton.
Nathaniels doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stockton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nathaniels's knee momentarily.
Stockton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nathaniels can do to turn this around?
Stockton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nathaniels.
A good leg kick by Stockton.
Stockton connects with a body shot that sends Nathaniels's belly button to the back.
Stockton scores with a leg kick.
Stockton lands with a nice combination. Nathaniels backs away looking to recover.
Stockton stuffs the takedown attempt from Nathaniels. Nathaniels gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stockton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stockton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nathaniels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stockton swivels and escapes.
Nathaniels fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Nathaniels might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Stockton has got the better of the exchanges.
Stockton cracks the inside of Nathaniels's front leg.
Nathaniels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stockton is fending him off so far but Nathaniels persists. Nope, Stockton circles away and we're back to standing.
Nathaniels closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nathaniels misses with a takedown attempt
and Stockton counters with a one-two to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stockton scores with a nice body kick.
Nathaniels looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nathaniels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Stockton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Big Mark Nathaniels's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nathaniels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stockton pinned against the cage. Stockton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nathaniels throws a right hand that Stockton ducks under and follows up with a left that Stockton also avoids with ease.
Nathaniels has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stockton.
Good leg kick by Stockton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nathaniels gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nathaniels takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stockton lands a nice shot that snaps Nathaniels's head back.
Nathaniels shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stockton counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bruce Stockton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Mark Nathaniels.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stockton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nathaniels wants to clinch up but Stockton keeps it at a distance.
Stockton lands a leg kick that knocks Nathaniels off balance momentarily.
Nathaniels on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stockton. Stockton obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick from Stockton lands but Nathaniels takes it in his stride.
Nathaniels shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stockton counters with a head kick.
Nathaniels takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stockton looks to land a combination but Nathaniels avoids it well.
Nathaniels falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stockton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Stockton tenderised Nathaniels's leg. Nathaniels is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nathaniels misses with a takedown attempt - Stockton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nathaniels shoots and misses
and Stockton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nathaniels misses with a combination
and Stockton counters with a leg kick.
Nathaniels throws a hook but Stockton blocks it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stockton.
Nathaniels shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stockton as he jumps to the side.
Nathaniels shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stockton counters with a nice body kick.
Stockton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nathaniels on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stockton. Stockton obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nathaniels on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stockton. Stockton obviously looking to wear him down.
Nathaniels looks to land a combination. Stockton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stockton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stockton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nathaniels wants to clinch up but Stockton keeps it at a distance.
Nathaniels misses with the combination.
Stockton throws a head kick that Nathaniels semi-blocks.
Nathaniels falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stockton counters with a nice leg kick.
Big Mark Nathaniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nathaniels takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nathaniels misses with a takedown attempt - Stockton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nathaniels takes one on the button.
Stockton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nathaniels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stockton.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stockton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stockton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nathaniels falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stockton counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nathaniels has his takedown stuffed
and Stockton counters with a nice leg kick.
Big Mark Nathaniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nathaniels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stockton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bruce Stockton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stockton throws a leg kick which misses Nathaniels's front leg but catches the back leg as Nathaniels tries to avoid it.
Stockton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nathaniels shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stockton goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nathaniels tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stockton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nathaniels somewhat.
Stockton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nathaniels momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Stockton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stockton 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Stockton!
Our winner, Bruce Stockton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.