PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mack Johnstown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duane Stockton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Johnstown
vs
Stockton

190 cm
26
265 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

196 cm
31
260 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mack Johnstown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duane Stockton!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Stockton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Johnstown feints and as Stockton raises his hands in defense, Johnstown changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stockton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnstown.
Stockton keeping moving, preventing Johnstown from controlling successfully.
Johnstown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnstown is in close to Stockton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stockton keeping moving, preventing Johnstown from controlling successfully.
Stockton keeping full guard, as Johnstown tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johnstown drops back looking for a leg! Stockton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stockton manages to kick Johnstown off! Johnstown jumps back into Stockton's guard.
Johnstown throwing strikes from guard but Stockton blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstown looking to pass the guard.
Stockton wants to stand up but Johnstown is controlling him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Johnstown is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $625 fee) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Johnstown 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.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stockton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnstown.
Stockton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johnstown lands a leg kick that knocks Stockton off balance momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stockton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stockton wants it to stay on the feet.
As Johnstown backs off Stockton throws a huge counter combo but Johnstown manages to avoid it all.
Johnstown fails with the takedown
and Stockton counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mack Johnstown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnstown has his takedown stuffed
letting Stockton counter with a right hand.
Duane Stockton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnstown fails with the takedown.
Johnstown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stockton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice sprawl there from Stockton as Johnstown shoots in.
Johnstown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stockton misses with a low kick.
Stockton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnstown checks a leg kick.
Stockton swinging wildly here.
Stockton scores with a nice strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Johnstown.
Johnstown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stockton is fending him off so far but Johnstown persists. Nope, Stockton circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnstown shoots for a takedown but Stockton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stockton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnstown.
Johnstown misses with a body shot.
Johnstown walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnstown has his takedown stuffed
and Stockton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stockton throws the left hand but Johnstown avoids the punch easily.
Johnstown misses with a takedown attempt
and Stockton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
and Stockton counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Johnstown! He's just covering up as Stockton starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duane Stockton!
During a confident post fight interview, Duane Stockton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.