PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Eubanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Rockstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockstar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Defend With Violence - Throwdown. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Eubanks
vs
Rockstar

180 cm
19
192 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

191 cm
20
195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brandon Eubanks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Rockstar!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rockstar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Eubanks to the ground. Rockstar is now in Eubanks's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rockstar wants to control from the top but Eubanks keeps moving.
Rockstar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eubanks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rockstar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rockstar wants to control from the top but Eubanks keeps moving.
Rockstar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Luke Rockstar.
Eubanks throws a hook but Rockstar avoids it easily.
Eubanks lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rockstar backs up against the cage.

It looks like Luke Rockstar has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eubanks scores with a jab to the body.
Rockstar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eubanks.
Eubanks throws an off balance right hand
and Rockstar counters with a good low kick that Eubanks was not able to check.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Eubanks misses its intended target.
Eubanks misses with a body shot.
Eubanks lands a two punch combo.
Eubanks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rockstar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eubanks misses with a hook.
Eubanks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eubanks is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rockstar's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rockstar lands a right hook to the body.
Rockstar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A big right from Eubanks misses.
Eubanks misses with a hook. Rockstar ducked under it nicely.
Rockstar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Some wild striking there from Eubanks.
Brandon Eubanks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rockstar ducks under a wild hook from Eubanks.
Rockstar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Eubanks avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eubanks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rockstar slips under a jab from Eubanks.
Rockstar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rockstar. Eubanks shrugs it off though.
Eubanks works the jab nicely.
Brandon Eubanks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockstar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Eubanks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Eubanks throws a hook but Rockstar blocks it.
Rockstar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Eubanks throws the left hand but Rockstar avoids the punch easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eubanks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Eubanks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rockstar.
Rockstar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Eubanks swings for the body but Rockstar moves out of range.
Eubanks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eubanks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Eubanks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rockstar slips under a jab.
Eubanks swinging wildly here.
Eubanks throws a hook to the side of Rockstar's head but Rockstar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eubanks scores with a nice right hand.
Rockstar just misses with a punch to the body.
Eubanks digs a good hook to Rockstar's body.
Rockstar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eubanks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockstar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Eubanks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Eubanks misses the target.
Rockstar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eubanks throws out the jab.
Rockstar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eubanks.
Rockstar slips under a jab from Eubanks.
Rockstar staying out of range there.
Rockstar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Eubanks under the eye.
Eubanks looks to land a left hand but Rockstar moved out of range nicely.
Rockstar avoids the body shot from Eubanks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eubanks tries to bum rush Rockstar with a series of wild strikes but Rockstar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rockstar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rockstar throws a jab when Eubanks was well out of range.
Rockstar scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Eubanks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Rockstar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A slow jab from Eubanks misses its intended target.
Eubanks fails to land with a series of punches.
Eubanks misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Eubanks misses.
Rockstar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eubanks throws out the jab.
Rockstar shoots in for a double leg but Eubanks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch lands to the side of Eubanks 's head but he takes it in his stride.

It looks like Brandon Eubanks has been cut.
Eubanks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rockstar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rockstar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rockstar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eubanks throws out the jab.
Rockstar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eubanks.
Eubanks misses with a wild body shot.
Rockstar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Eubanks lunges at Rockstar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rockstar's hand.
Rockstar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eubanks misses with a body shot.
Eubanks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rockstar staying out of range there.
Eubanks lands a jab.
Rockstar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rockstar connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circling - Eubanks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rockstar staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rockstar.
Eubanks misses with a hook. Rockstar ducked under it nicely.
Rockstar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Eubanks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Eubanks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eubanks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rockstar can pounce on him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eubanks misses with a hook.
Eubanks throws a hook but Rockstar blocks it.
Rockstar lands a really nice looking cross but Eubanks seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Eubanks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eubanks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rockstar can pounce on him.
Eubanks on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eubanks misses the shot to the body.
Eubanks misses with a double jab.
Eubanks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rockstar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eubanks throws a looping overhand right but Rockstar ducks down to avoid it.
Rockstar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rockstar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Eubanks scores with a jab to the body.
Brandon Eubanks is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar takes one on the button.
Eubanks slaps away a takedown attempt from Rockstar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eubanks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rockstar has time to react.
Rockstar throws a body punch but Eubanks moves out of range.
Eubanks swings for the body but Rockstar moves out of range.
Eubanks tests Rockstar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rockstar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rockstar connects with a body shot that sends Eubanks's belly button to the back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rockstar, right into the meat.

Rockstar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rockstar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eubanks is looking to improve his position.
Rockstar is looking to take a break and control but Eubanks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eubanks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rockstar prevents Eubanks from improving his position.
Rockstar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eubanks tries to kick Rockstar off but Rockstar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Eubanks is staying active underneath Rockstar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Luke Rockstar was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rockstar lands a head kick. Eubanks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Eubanks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rockstar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Rockstar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Eubanks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Rockstar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eubanks tries to avoid it but Rockstar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eubanks to the ground. Eubanks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eubanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rockstar moves away from the strike by Eubanks.
Eubanks lands an overhand right.
Eubanks looks to throw the jab but Rockstar is out of range.
Rockstar misses with a wild body shot.
Rockstar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Eubanks swivels and escapes.
Rockstar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rockstar misses the shot to the body.
Rockstar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rockstar ducks under a wild hook from Eubanks.
Rockstar moves away from the strike by Eubanks.
Eubanks throws a combination that misses
and Rockstar counters with a nice uppercut.

Brandon Eubanks's cut is getting worse.
Rockstar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eubanks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockstar thumps Eubanks with a low kick.
Eubanks throws a right hand that Rockstar ducks under and follows up with a left that Rockstar also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rockstar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Eubanks looks to land a combination. Rockstar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rockstar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch combination from Eubanks misses.
Rockstar lands a jab.
Eubanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eubanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rockstar was well out of range. Poor timing from Eubanks.
Eubanks thows a body shot but no joy.
Eubanks loads up on a big right hand but Rockstar slips the punch.
Eubanks swings widly with a right hand
and Rockstar counters with a nice kick to the body.
Eubanks takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eubanks throws a right and a left that Rockstar avoids nicely.

Rockstar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rockstar trying to control the position from guard on top but Eubanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rockstar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rockstar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Eubanks's guard.

Rockstar seems to be looking for submissions.

Rockstar is looking for a kimura here.

Rockstar is trying to work for a kimura but Eubanks is defending well.
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.

Rockstar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eubanks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rockstar trying to control the action but Eubanks is working from the bottom.
Eubanks is holding on to half guard well.

Rockstar is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Eubanks is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luke Rockstar! Luke Rockstar retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Luke Rockstar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.