PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duane Stockton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itora Bollockoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Itora Bollockoff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Stockton
vs
Bollockoff

196 cm
30
260 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

188 cm
20
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 8 - 5 - 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Itora Bollockoff!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Stockton does no damage.
Stockton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stockton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Itora Bollockoff has been cut.
Stockton lands with a right hand.
Stockton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A low kick from Stockton misses

and Bollockoff decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stockton's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bollockoff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stockton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bollockoff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stockton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stockton has momentary wrist control but Bollockoff slips an elbow through the middle.
Bollockoff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bollockoff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bollockoff throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bollockoff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Stockton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bollockoff defends it easily.
Bollockoff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bollockoff with a nice head shot there.
Bollockoff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bollockoff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stockton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bollockoff.
Bollockoff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stockton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bollockoff on the ground.
Bollockoff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bollockoff wants to pass the guard but Stockton is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bollockoff throws a big right hand that misses.
Bollockoff cracks Stockton with a solid left hand.
Bollockoff cracks Stockton with a solid left hand.
Stockton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bollockoff throws a big right hand that misses.
Bollockoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Stockton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stockton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bollockoff postures up in Stockton's guard and throws a big left but Stockton blocks it.
Stockton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Stockton.
And Bollockoff tries to counter it with a takedown but Stockton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bollockoff has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stockton scores with a one two! Bollockoff had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stockton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bollockoff.
Bollockoff is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stockton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stockton stuffs the takedown attempt from Bollockoff. Bollockoff gets slowly back to his feet.
Duane Stockton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stockton looks to land a combination. Bollockoff sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stockton throws a nice looking combination but Bollockoff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stockton looks to land a combination. Bollockoff sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bollockoff moves out of range of the leg kick from Stockton.
Bollockoff needs to keep his hands up - Stockton had a free shot at his head there.
Stockton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stockton throws a right hand that Bollockoff ducks under and follows up with a left that Bollockoff also avoids with ease.
Stockton jabs Bollockoff to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Duane Stockton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stockton lands a jab to the head.
Stockton throws a leg kick but Bollockoff moved away.
Bollockoff closes the distance and clinches up with Stockton, looking for a takedown. Bollockoff pushes Stockton against the cage but Stockton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stockton lands a jab-cross combination.
Stockton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bollockoff eats them both and turns towards Stockton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Stockton lands a big right hand that sends Bollockoff crashing to the mat! Stockton stays standing though and waves Bollockoff back to his feet!

Bollockoff is rocked!
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 Itora Bollockoff's cut.
That's time! Stockton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

No joy there for Stockton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bollockoff drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stockton defends it well.
Stockton connects with a body shot.
Duane Stockton is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by Stockton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stockton.
Stockton motions for Bollockoff to come forward. Stockton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bollockoff tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stockton!
Stockton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stockton fails to land with a series of punches.
Bollockoff is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stockton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stockton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stockton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stockton sizes up Bollockoff with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Stockton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stockton tries to bum rush Bollockoff with a series of wild strikes but Bollockoff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bollockoff drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stockton defends it well.
Bollockoff dodges the punch combination from Stockton.
Bollockoff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stockton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bollockoff back to the cage. Stockton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stockton looks to land a combination but Bollockoff avoids it well.
Bollockoff with the counter takedown but Stockton avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bollockoff checks a leg kick.
Bollockoff is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stockton tries to work over Bollockoff's front leg with a kick but Bollockoff checks it.
Stockton sets himself, and Bollockoff steps forward looking for the clinch! Stockton avoids it this time.
Stockton throws a series of punches but Bollockoff avoids them all with ease.
And Bollockoff tries to counter it with a takedown but Stockton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stockton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stockton feints a jab promting Bollockoff to slip. Stockton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bollockoff slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Stockton as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stockton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bollockoff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stockton misses with a double jab.
Bollockoff avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stockton misses with a double jab

so Bollockoff counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stockton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bollockoff is looking to work some ground and pound but Stockton has wrist control.
Bollockoff lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bollockoff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bollockoff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bollockoff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bollockoff throws a big elbow that misses.

Bollockoff is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stockton looking to control.
Bollockoff with a flurry of punches that miss.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bollockoff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stockton misses with a double jab.
Stockton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bollockoff can do to turn this around?
Stockton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bollockoff manages to avoid it.
Bollockoff feints the counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bollockoff checks a leg kick nicely.
Bollockoff tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stockton lands with a right hand.
Stockton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bollockoff checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bollockoff feints the counter takedown.
Stockton cracks Bollockoff with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
No joy there for Stockton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bollockoff shoots in but Stockton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stockton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bollockoff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stockton thuds a left hand into Bollockoff's body.
Stockton throws a series of punches but Bollockoff moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duane Stockton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Itora Bollockoff's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

No joy there for Stockton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bollockoff tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stockton throws a combination that misses

and Bollockoff counters with a shoot takedown. Stockton fights it but they end up in guard.
Stockton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bollockoff postures up in Stockton's guard and throws a big left but Stockton blocks it.
Bollockoff throws a big elbow that misses.
Bollockoff distracts Stockton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stockton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stockton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stockton tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bollockoff is in close to Stockton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bollockoff lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bollockoff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stockton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bollockoff postures up in Stockton's guard and throws a big left but Stockton blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bollockoff is in close to Stockton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bollockoff is looking to work some ground and pound but Stockton has wrist control.
Stockton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bollockoff lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bollockoff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bollockoff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bollockoff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stockton throws a chopping leg kick but Bollockoff manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bollockoff with the counter takedown but Stockton avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Stockton misses.
Bollockoff tries to counter with a clinch but Stockton shakes him off and moves away.
Stockton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bollockoff drops his hands momentarily and Stockton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bollockoff keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stockton looks to land a right hand but Bollockoff moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Stockton. That snapped Bollockoff's head back.
A low kick from Stockton is predictable there

and Bollockoff counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bollockoff.
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!
Bollockoff throwing strikes from guard but Stockton blocks nicely.
Bollockoff is looking to work some ground and pound but Stockton has wrist control.
Stockton has momentary wrist control but Bollockoff slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bollockoff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bollockoff is looking to work some ground and pound but Stockton has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bollockoff working some strikes from top position.
Bollockoff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stockton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bollockoff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bollockoff scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bollockoff's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Duane Stockton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stockton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bollockoff.
Bollockoff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bollockoff postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bollockoff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bollockoff is looking to work some ground and pound but Stockton has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bollockoff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stockton's head.
Bollockoff working some strikes from top position.
Bollockoff throwing strikes but missing.
Bollockoff throws a big elbow that misses.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stockton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bollockoff drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stockton defends it well.
Stockton throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stockton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stockton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Itora Bollockoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes from Stockton. Those never looked like landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Itora Bollockoff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stockton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duane Stockton!
Duane Stockton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.