PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Rockstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Stonedberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rockstar might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Defend With Violence - Throwdown. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Rockstar
vs
Stonedberg

191 cm
25
200 lbs
14 - 2 - 0

197 cm
32
200 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Perkele!

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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 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Rockstar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Stonedberg!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Rockstar.
Stonedberg throws a sloppy head kick

and Rockstar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rockstar.
Stonedberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stonedberg is looking to sweep but instead, Rockstar has passed into half guard.
Rockstar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rockstar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stonedberg keeps working.
Stonedberg wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonedberg wants to get back to his feet.
Rockstar prevents Stonedberg from improving his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rockstar swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockstar misses the shot to the body.
Stonedberg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rockstar throws a low kick, looking for Stonedberg's leg but Stonedberg calmly moves out of range.
Rockstar darts in looking for a takedown but Stonedberg gets double underhooks and turns Rockstar into the cage.
Rockstar loads up on a big right hand but Stonedberg slips the punch.
Stonedberg replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rockstar blocks it well.
Stonedberg scores with a punch to the head.

It looks like Luke Rockstar has been cut.
Rockstar misses with a left hand
and Stonedberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stonedberg checks a low kick from Rockstar.
Rockstar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rockstar moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStonedberg.
Rockstar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stonedberg.

Rockstar gets a double leg takedown into Stonedberg's guard.

Stonedberg pushes Rockstar off and scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Rockstar lands with an overhand left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses.
Stonedberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rockstar.
Rockstar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Rockstar lands a right hook to the body.
Rockstar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lands a right hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Stonedberg.
Rockstar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rockstar scoring well with a low kick there.
Stonedberg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar avoids the head kick by Stonedberg.
Rockstar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stonedberg momentarily.
Rockstar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stonedberg manages to avoid it.

Stonedberg gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rockstar to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Stonedberg uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rockstar misses with a low kick.
Rockstar catches Stonedberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stonedberg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rockstars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rockstar misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Stonedberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stonedberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Stonedberg throws the kick towards the body but Rockstar avoids it.
Stonedberg leaves Rockstar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stonedberg connects with a solid leg kick.
That kick from Rockstar tenderised Stonedberg's leg. Stonedberg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stonedberg tried to score with a low kick but Rockstar checks it.
Rockstar tries to land a body kick
enabling Stonedberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that Rockstar semi-blocks.
Nice sprawl there from Stonedberg as Rockstar shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Rockstar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockstar explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stonedberg slips a straight right by Rockstar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Luke Rockstar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luke Rockstar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rockstar.
Stonedberg throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rockstar.

Luke Rockstar's cut is getting worse.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rockstar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stonedberg's waist but Stonedberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rockstar off to one side.
Rockstar cracks Stonedberg with a good jab.
Rockstar misses with a kick to the body.
Rockstar sizes up Stonedberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rockstar misses with a looping left.
Stonedberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rockstar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockstar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rockstar misses with a low kick as Stonedberg jumps back.
Stonedberg takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rockstar throws a big shot that misses.
Luke Rockstar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockstar misses with the body kick
and Stonedberg counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A punch combination from Rockstar misses.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rockstar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stonedberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rockstar misses with a hook. Stonedberg ducked under it nicely.
A nice combination there by Rockstar.
Rockstar shoots in for a takedown but Stonedberg shows good takedown defense.
Rockstar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rockstar misses with a body kick.
Stonedberg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rockstar misses with a looping left.
Michael Stonedberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Rockstar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockstar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Stonedberg.
Rockstar scores with a leg kick.
Rockstar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stonedberg is out of range.
Stonedberg now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Rockstar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rockstar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stonedberg back to the cage. Rockstar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rockstar misses the jab.
Rockstar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stonedberg has time to react.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stonedberg throws a sloppy head kick and Rockstar moves out of range easily.
Stonedberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rockstar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stonedberg can do to turn this around?
Rockstar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stonedberg jabs Rockstar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rockstar jabs Stonedberg right on the nose. Stonedberg blinks but takes it well.
Rockstar throws a front kick aimed at Stonedberg's knee but Stonedberg avoids it well.
Stonedberg raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rockstar looks to score with a jab to the body but Stonedberg is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stonedberg! But no joy.
Rockstar thumps Stonedberg with a low kick.
Rockstar throws a hook but Stonedberg blocks it.
Stonedberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stonedberg slips under a jab from Rockstar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stonedberg lands a jab.
Rockstar misses with a wild body shot.
Stonedberg loads up on a big right hand but Rockstar slips the punch.
Stonedberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rockstar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockstar throws a right and a left that Stonedberg avoids nicely.
Rockstar throws a lazy right hand but Stonedberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rockstar moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStonedberg.
Rockstar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stonedberg staying out of range there.
Stonedberg misses with a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stonedberg checks a leg kick.
Stonedberg lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Rockstar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luke Rockstar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rockstar throws a leg kick
and Stonedberg counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Stonedberg cracks Rockstar with an open hand slap.
A shot to the body from Rockstar misses
and Stonedberg counters with a series of strikes. Rockstar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rockstar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stonedberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Rockstar.
Stonedberg tries a quick counter leg kick but Rockstar is wise to it.
Stonedberg takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stonedberg slaps away a takedown attempt from Rockstar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stonedberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Rockstar circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonedberg misses with a head kick.
Rockstar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stonedberg finds it's way round the side to connect with Rockstar's head.
Rockstar misses the shot to the body.
Rockstar has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stonedberg loads up on a big right hand but Rockstar slips the punch.
Rockstar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rockstar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stonedberg manages to avoid it.
Stonedberg was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rockstar.
Rockstar misses with a leg kick
and Stonedberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockstar throws out a leg kick but Stonedberg moves out of range and Rockstar only half commits.
Stonedberg tries a head kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rockstar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Rockstar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockstar throws a good cross that connects.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stonedberg misses with a body punch
and Rockstar counters with a nice body shot.
Rockstar throws a head kick that misses.
Rockstar throws a body punch but Stonedberg moves out of range.
Rockstar needs to keep his hands up - Stonedberg had a free shot at his head there.
Stonedberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rockstar throws a lazy body kick
and Stonedberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Michael Stonedberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Luke Rockstar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockstar throws a combination that misses
and Stonedberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stonedberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rockstar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stonedberg swings widly with a right hand
and Rockstar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stonedberg is looking to land body kicks.
Stonedberg avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stonedberg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rockstar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rockstar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stonedberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stonedberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rockstar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stonedberg throws a shot from downtown. Rockstar moves away and avoids it.
Rockstar shoots in looking for a takedown. Stonedberg tries to sprawl out of it but Rockstar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stonedberg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar throws a body shot but no joy.
Stonedberg cracks Rockstar with a good jab.
Rockstar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stonedberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stonedberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rockstar throws a hook but Stonedberg avoids it easily.
Stonedberg throws a fast counter high kick but Rockstar manages to duck under it in time.
Rockstar lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stonedberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockstar throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rockstar.
Stonedberg walks into a jab.
Stonedberg takes one on the chin but seems OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Stonedberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rockstar 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Luke Rockstar!
During a confident post fight interview, Luke Rockstar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.