PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnnie Stalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stalker comes to the cage accompanied by Keelhauled. Jackson has chosen LIVING IN AMERICA BY JAMES BROWN as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Apollo Jackson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johnnie Stalker's chin.

Stalker
vs
Jackson

190 cm
35
215 lbs
24 - 9 - 2

179 cm
25
219 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnnie Stalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Apollo Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stalker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stalker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

It looks like Apollo Jackson has been cut.
Jackson throws a right hand that Stalker ducks under and follows up with a left that Stalker also avoids with ease.
Jackson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stalker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalker misses with a hook.
Stalker throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Stalker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stalker misses with a leg kick.
Stalker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Stalker.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stalker throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.
Stalker looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.

Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stalker!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jackson wants to control but Stalker is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalker is looking for a sweep.
Stalker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back!
Stalker tries to get the hooks in deep but Jackson pushed the leg off.
Even with his hooks in, Stalker manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Will Stalker go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Stalker connects with a big shot to the side of Jackson's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Stalker.
Stalker missing with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalker is not going to allow Jackson to sit and survive in this position.
Stalker lands a shot to the body.
Stalker doesn't have the hooks in and Jackson manages to turn into his guard.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pushing down on Stalker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stalker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Stalker is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Stalker keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stalker controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stalker looking for a sweep. Not yet Stalker, not yet.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson pushes down on Stalker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stalker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnnie Stalker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Apollo Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Stalker loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stalker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stalker.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Stalker.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stalker throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Stalker misses with a low kick.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stalker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stalker scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stalker moves away.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Stalker.
Stalker misses with a low kick.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Stalker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalker with a nice cross.
Stalker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Jackson lands a body shot.

Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stalker!
Jackson in side control, throwing shots but Stalker defends.
Stalker wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Stalker is trying to improve his position.
Stalker takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lull in the action here.
Jackson working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Stalker is keeping him busy.
Stalker prevents Jackson from moving into mount.
Stalker tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Stalker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back!
Jackson covering up well under a series of strikes from Stalker.
Stalker scores with strikes from the back.
Jackson is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jackson trying to control the hands but Stalker won't let him.
Stalker throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Stalker missing with strikes from the back.
Stalker misses with punches from the back.
Jackson looking to control the position.
Jackson tries to roll but Stalker sticks to his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson covering up well under a series of strikes from Stalker.

Stalker working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Jackson covering up well and avoiding damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stalker throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Stalker is landing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnnie Stalker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Apollo Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Stalker moves away and avoids it.
Stalker scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stalker throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalker scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stalker slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Johnnie Stalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalker feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Stalker jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stalker with a jab.

That has opened up Apollo Jackson's cut even more.
Stalker tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stalker scores with a push kick.
Jackson tries to move into range but Stalker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stalker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Stalker tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stalker throws a nice outside leg kick.

Stalker drops his shoulder and cracks Jackson with a huge uppercut! Jackson goes down! Can Stalker finish him?

Jackson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalker postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Stalker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stalker is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Stalker is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stalker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Our spies down at at Cell Block Six inform us that Jackson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Stalker throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Stalker throwing strikes but missing.
Apollo Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnnie Stalker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalker is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stalker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stalker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stalker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stalker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stalker wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Stalker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Stalker throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jackson to regain full guard.
Jackson 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.
Stalker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stalker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stalker throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson pulls Stalker in close to prevent any damage.
Stalker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stalker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson striking from his own guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stalker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stalker throwing strikes but missing.
Stalker throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Stalker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stalker works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Stalker is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnnie Stalker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stalker 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnnie Stalker!