PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duane Stockton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Kopejtka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kopejtka is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metamorphosis by Blue Stahli. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stockton
vs
Kopejtka

196 cm
28
260 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

190 cm
29
230 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 New York, Duane Stockton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Douglas Kopejtka!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kopejtka gets tackled into the cage by Stockton. Stockton maintains the clinch.
Stockton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stockton tries to work over Kopejtka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stockton tries to break the clinch but Kopejtka is controlling the position.
Kopejtka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stockton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jab, jab by Stockton - just one landing.
Kopejtka lands a head shot.
A jab from Stockton does it's job there.
Kopejtka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stockton but Stockton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stockton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kopejtka.
Duane Stockton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Kopejtka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stockton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kopejtka in his tracks.
Sloppy strikes from Kopejtka. Those never looked like landing.
Kopejtka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stockton.
Kopejtka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kopejtka looks for a takedown but Stockton sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stockton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kopejtka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kopejtka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stockton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

It looks like Douglas Kopejtka has been cut.
Kopejtka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stockton. Stockton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stockton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stockton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kopejtka.
Stockton looks to land a combination but Kopejtka avoids it well.
Stockton throws an overhand right that lands on Kopejtka's shoulder, as Kopejtka tries to avoid the shot.
Kopejtka throws a series of punches but Stockton moves out of range.
Jab by Stockton.
Kopejtka darts in looking for a takedown but Stockton gets double underhooks and turns Kopejtka into the cage.

Kopejtka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stockton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kopejtka circles away quickly and effectively.
Stockton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kopejtka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stockton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stockton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kopejtka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stockton defends well and Kopejtka ends up having to push Stockton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stockton tries to break free but Kopejtka pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stockton is trying to break free.
Kopejtka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stockton gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Kopejtka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stockton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duane Stockton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kopejtka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stockton defends well and Kopejtka ends up having to push Stockton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kopejtka keeps control of Stockton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stockton working hard to break the clinch.
Stockton has had enough of the clinch but Kopejtka keeps him there for the moment.

Kopejtka jumps guard and drags Stockton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kopejtka wants to stand but Stockton is controlling the position.
Stockton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stockton tries to free his leg and advance position but Kopejtka is retaining full guard.
Stockton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stockton wants to get up but he can't break Kopejtka's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stockton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Stockton gets caught napping as Kopejtka dives in and scores a takedown. Stockton manages to retain guard.

Stockton is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kopejtka presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Stockton is looking to control Kopejtka's arms but Kopejtka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stockton has his back to the cage.
Kopejtka has Stockton pressed against the cage, preventing Stockton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Stockton is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kopejtka is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Stockton to the mat. Stockton regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Stockton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Kopejtka stands up and waves to Stockton to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duane Stockton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Douglas Kopejtka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kopejtka ducks under a wild hook from Stockton.
Stockton misses with a looping left.

Stockton instigates a clinch.
Stockton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kopejtka can do to turn this around?
Stockton wants to get back to striking at distance but Kopejtka won't allow it.
Kopejtka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stockton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kopejtka ducks right into an uppercut from Stockton.
Stockton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stockton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Stockton rushes Kopejtka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stockton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kopejtka wants a takedown but no success here.

Kopejtka jumps guard and drags Stockton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kopejtka wants to stand and escape but Stockton is having none of it.
Stockton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stockton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Stockton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kopejtka, up you get!
Kopejtka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stockton misses with a wild body shot.
Stockton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kopejtka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stockton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Duane Stockton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Kopejtka.
Stockton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kopejtka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stockton manages to avoid it.
Stockton looks to land a combination. Kopejtka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kopejtka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kopejtka is breathing heavily.
Kopejtka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stockton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kopejtka.
Stockton throws a hook but Kopejtka avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopejtka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stockton was well out of range. Poor timing from Kopejtka.
Stockton connects with a looping right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stockton misses with an uppercut
and Kopejtka counters with a three punch combo that has Stockton backing up. Stockton nods at Kopejtka to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice jab there from Stockton.
Stockton misses with a wild body shot.
Stockton lands a glancing blow to the side of Kopejtka's head.
Stockton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kopejtka.
Stockton lands with an overhand left.

Kopejtka is rocked!
A combination from Kopejtka does no damage.
Kopejtka is still on wobbly legs! Can Stockton finish him?
A head kick misses from Stockton.
Kopejtka seems to have recovered his senses.
Kopejtka looks to land a combination but Stockton avoids it well.
Kopejtka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Stockton! Kopejtka is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duane Stockton!