PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Cushing II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca Eisenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Cushing II
vs
Eisenberg

182 cm
20
193 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

182 cm
22
188 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Cushing II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luca Eisenberg!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eisenberg tries to clinch up but Cushing II circles away and keeps his distance.
Cushing II shoots in but no luck this time.
Eisenberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Eisenberg's corner calls for a 1-2. Eisenberg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

It looks like Brian Cushing II has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Eisenberg, as that shot connected.
Eisenberg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Cushing II moves into the clinch.
Eisenberg digs a right hand underneath Cushing II's ribcage. Cushing II let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cushing II with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hand to the body from Cushing II.
Cushing II misses with a knee to the head.
Eisenberg lands an elbow inside that Cushing II shrugs off.

Eisenberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eisenberg clinches but Cushing II breaks the clinch

and Cushing II counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cushing II.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eisenberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cushing II controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cushing II in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cushing II won't allow Eisenberg to get back to his feet.
Cushing II content to stall in guard here.
Cushing II passes into half guard.
Eisenberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cushing II. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cushing II performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cushing II frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cushing II landing punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eisenberg wants to hold on but Cushing II pushes him away.
You get the feeling that Eisenberg really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Cushing II working for a submission but Eisenberg is keeping him at bay.
Eisenberg tries to reverse the position but Cushing II maintains control.

Cushing II looking to secure an arm triangle but Eisenberg defends it well.
Cushing II scoring with strikes but Eisenberg is staying in there.

Cushing II wants to finish this one by submission but Eisenberg is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cushing II.
Eisenberg is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cushing II controlling the position easily from mount.

Cushing II moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Eisenberg has worked his arm free - good work by Eisenberg!
Eisenberg is trying to buck Cushing II off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cushing II remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

Cushing II is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eisenberg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cushing II controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eisenberg is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cushing II is controlling him well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Cushing II tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Eisenberg is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cushing II has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Cushing II dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Cushing II'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.

Cushing II keeps the fight on the outside.
Eisenberg looks to land a right hand but Cushing II moved out of range.

Cushing II shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cushing II was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cushing II scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Cushing II is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Eisenberg has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Eisenberg wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Cushing II can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eisenberg is looking to escape.

Cushing II is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Eisenberg can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eisenberg in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cushing II trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cushing II with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Cushing II landing strikes from the mount.
Eisenberg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Cushing II has hold of Eisenberg's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Eisenberg manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cushing II stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Eisenberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Cushing II counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Cushing II postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Eisenberg is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cushing II, into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eisenberg trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cushing II's guard.
Eisenberg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eisenberg wants to stand but Cushing II is controlling his arm.
Brian Cushing II overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eisenberg trying to control the position but Cushing II is working away.
Cushing II tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eisenberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Eisenberg trying to control the position but Cushing II is working away.
Cushing II tries to bench press Eisenberg off him but Eisenberg keeps the position.
Cushing II is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Eisenberg off and has taken his back!
Eisenberg manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cushing II's guard. Nice work there by Eisenberg.

Cushing II manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Eisenberg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cushing II's calf.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Eisenberg.
Eisenberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Eisenberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Cushing II circles away from the clinch attempt

and Cushing II counters with a shoot takedown. Eisenberg fights it but they end up in guard.
Eisenberg wants to stand and escape but Cushing II is having none of it.

Cushing II drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Eisenberg dives on top into guard.
Cushing II not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cushing II keeping moving, preventing Eisenberg from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eisenberg tries to stand but Cushing II is controlling from the bottom.
Eisenberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Eisenberg trying to control but Cushing II is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Cushing II dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Cushing II's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Cushing II tries to clinch there but Eisenberg circles away.
Eisenberg slaps away a takedown attempt from Cushing II, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eisenberg jabs at Cushing II's body.
Eisenberg tries to land a body kick

and Cushing II counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Cushing II is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eisenberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Cushing II performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cushing II working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Eisenberg's thigh. Eisenberg counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eisenberg wants to get back to his feet but Cushing II is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cushing II slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Eisenberg wants to stand but Cushing II is controlling the position.

Cushing II gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cushing II has a takedown stuffed.
Eisenberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Eisenberg wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Cushing II. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cushing II circles away from the clinch attempt

and Cushing II decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Eisenberg's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cushing II working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Eisenberg's head.
Cushing II throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eisenberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cushing II wants to pass the guard but Eisenberg is keeping the position.
Eisenberg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cushing II is controlling him.
Eisenberg trying to control the position.
Cushing II stops Eisenberg from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cushing II's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Eisenberg throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Eisenberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cushing II swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Cushing II scores a takedown into full mount!

Cushing II looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Luca Eisenberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Eisenberg has left one of his arms exposed and Cushing II doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Eisenberg screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Cushing II!