PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arman Shaker (ranked 3502 p4p, 408 weight class) and Luke Rockstar (ranked 2251 p4p, 288 weight class). Rockstar has chosen Rockstar as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Shaker
vs
Rockstar

180 cm
35
195 lbs
24 - 22 - 0

191 cm
35
197 lbs
20 - 9 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arman Shaker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Rockstar!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockstar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Shaker.
Shaker lands a leg kick that knocks Rockstar off balance momentarily.
Shaker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Rockstar as he connects with a hook.
Shaker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rockstar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rockstar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockstar manages to avoid it.
Shaker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rockstar counters with a left to the body.
Shaker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rockstar.
Shaker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rockstar lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Shaker misses
and Rockstar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rockstar scores with a nice strike.
Rockstar throws a hook but Shaker blocks it.
Rockstar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shaker can pounce on him.
Shaker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockstar throws out the jab.
Rockstar lunges at Shaker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shaker's hand.
We've been informed that Rockstar has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockstar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rockstar with a nice cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rockstar.
Shaker throws an off balance right hand
and Rockstar counters with a nice uppercut.
Rockstar might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shaker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
No luck for Rockstar with that takedown attempt.
Rockstar throws a big shot that misses.
Shaker throws a leg kick that misses.
Shaker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Rockstar misses.
The crowd cheers as Rockstar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shaker doesn't seem phased though.
Shaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaker takes a swing at Rockstar's ribcage but misses.
Rockstar swings for the body but Shaker moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaker defending well as Rockstar loads up on a big left hand.
Shaker cracks the inside of Rockstar's front leg.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rockstar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shaker throws a push kick but Rockstar slaps the foot to one side.
Rockstar misses with a body shot.
Shaker moves forwards but Rockstar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rockstar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shaker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Rockstar.
Rockstar throws a hook but Shaker avoids it easily.
A head kick by Shaker misses
and Rockstar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shaker slips under a jab.
Shaker feinted with a counter takedown.

Shaker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rockstar sprawls well initially but Shaker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rockstar is looking to get back to is feet but Shaker passes into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Rockstar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockstar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shaker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rockstar keeps working.
Rockstar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shaker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shaker working away.
Rockstar regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shaker lands a nice short elbow.
Rockstar is staying active underneath Shaker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rockstar is trying to get back to full guard.
Shaker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaker is looking to take a break and control but Rockstar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shaker prevents Rockstar from improving his position.
Shaker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rockstar trying to control but Shaker postures up.
Shaker not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Rockstar dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Shaker throws a wild body kick that Rockstar sees coming a mile off.
Rockstar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaker.
Rockstar with a hook.
Shaker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rockstar throws the left hand but Shaker avoids the punch easily.
Shaker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rockstar throws a right hand that misses
and Shaker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rockstar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rockstar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shaker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shaker throws a leg kick but Rockstar sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockstar staying out of range there.
A jab lands there for Rockstar.
Shaker throws a lazy body kick

and Rockstar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaker, not yet.
Rockstar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Luke Rockstar has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shaker holds on and takes a little breather.
Rockstar throwing strikes from guard but Shaker blocks nicely.
Shaker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rockstar is looking to work some ground and pound but Shaker has wrist control.
Rockstar throwing strikes from guard but Shaker blocks nicely.
Shaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rockstar trying to control but Shaker is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shaker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rockstar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rockstar misses the target.
Rockstar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shaker throws a leg kick but Rockstar checks it.
Shaker connects with a looping right hand.
Shaker ducks under a wild hook from Rockstar.
Shaker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shaker looks to land a body kick but Rockstar moved away.
Shaker lands a glancing blow to the side of Rockstar's head.
An inside leg kick from Shaker misses.
Rockstar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shaker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rockstar lands a nice looking body shot.
Shaker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rockstar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Shaker
and Rockstar counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaker throws a head kick that misses.
Rockstar throws a hook but Shaker avoids it easily.
Rockstar clobbers Shaker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rockstar digs a good body shot into Shaker's ribs.
Shaker throws a head kick that misses
and Rockstar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shaker misses with a takedown attempt - Rockstar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shaker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shaker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shaker connects with a solid leg kick.
Rockstar cracks Shaker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Rockstar does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockstar looks to land a left hand but Shaker moved out of range nicely.
Rockstar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A jab from Rockstar misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar tests Shaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shaker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed right hand from Rockstar misses the target.
Shaker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shaker feints and then cracks Rockstar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rockstar down.
Shaker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rockstar is out of range and Shaker settles back down.
Shaker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockstar.
Rockstar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rockstar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shaker throws a lazy body kick
and Rockstar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shaker throws a solid leg kick but Rockstar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shaker.
Rockstar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shaker slips under a jab from Rockstar.
Shaker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rockstar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shaker.
Shaker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Rockstar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Shaker throws the left hand but Rockstar avoids the punch easily.
Rockstar moves out of range of the body kick from Shaker.
Rockstar throws out a counter right but Shaker avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Rockstar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luke Rockstar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rockstar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rockstar misses with a lunging right hand
and Shaker counters with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Shaker is predictable there
and Shaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shaker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rockstar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shaker thuds his right hand into Rockstar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rockstar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaker.
Shaker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rockstar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockstar checks the leg kick.
Rockstar throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick misses from Shaker.
Shaker moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockstar misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Shaker to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockstar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shaker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rockstar misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick from Shaker misses.
Shaker tries to land a front kick but Rockstar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shaker misses the shot to the body.
Rockstar throws a hook to the side of Shaker's head but Shaker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rockstar misses with a hook. Shaker ducked under it nicely.
Shaker throws a leg kick but Rockstar checks it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shaker. Rockstar shrugs it off though.
Rockstar swings for the body but Shaker moves out of range.
Shaker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rockstar is able to avoid easily.
Rockstar swings widly with a right hand
and Shaker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shaker misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shaker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

Shaker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaker stopping the sweep attempt from Rockstar.
Rockstar keeping moving, preventing Shaker from controlling successfully.
Shaker postures up.

Rockstar working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shaker has passed into half guard!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar trying to hold on to Shaker's head to control him but Shaker postures up.
Rockstar tries to get to full guard but Shaker has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rockstar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaker trying to control the action but Rockstar is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A jab from Rockstar misses.
Shaker misses with a hook.
Shaker cracks the inside of Rockstar's front leg.
Shaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rockstar misses with an uppercut. Shaker saw that one coming.

Rockstar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shaker is stalling in the full guard.
Shaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockstar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaker scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Shaker clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rockstar scores with a jab.
Rockstar checks a leg kick nicely.
Rockstar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shaker throws a head kick that misses.

Rockstar tries to sprawl but Shaker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shaker lands strikes from half guard.
Rockstar is looking for a sweep. Shaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shaker content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rockstar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockstar wants to sweep but no luck.

Rockstar looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shaker has picked Rockstar up and slammed him! Rockstar can't keep hold of the triangle and Shaker manages to pass to side control!
Shaker working away.
Rockstar tries to buck Shaker off but Shaker is having none of it.
Shaker slows the pace down.
Rockstar is trying to improve his position.
Shaker trying to control the position but Rockstar is working away.
Rockstar is trying to control Shaker's posture but Shaker avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rockstar keeps working.
Rockstar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Rockstar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Shaker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rockstar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaker is fighting to break Rockstar's control of his arms but Rockstar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shaker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shaker stops Rockstar from standing up.
Rockstar is pulling down on Shaker's head. It's preventing any offense from Shaker, at least for the moment.
Shaker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Rockstar working for submissions but it's allowed Shaker to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rockstar is looking to control Shaker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rockstar avoid being mounted?
Rockstar tries to roll over but Shaker keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rockstar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rockstar.
Rockstar trying to keep a closed guard but Shaker is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Shaker had his way with Luke Rockstar in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A big right from Rockstar misses.
Shaker throws a head kick that misses
and Rockstar counters with a straight right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shaker.
A jab from Rockstar finds it's way through Shaker's defenses.
Shaker throws a front kick aimed at Rockstar's knee but Rockstar avoids it well.
Shaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockstar.
Rockstar digs a good body shot into Shaker's ribs.
Shaker misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rockstar momentarily.
Rockstar lands a head shot.
Shaker slips a straight right by Rockstar.
Rockstar blocks a low kick nicely.
Rockstar moves out of range as Shaker strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockstar lands a nice hook to Shaker's body. Shaker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shaker ducks under a wild hook from Rockstar.
Shaker defending well as Rockstar loads up on a big left hand.
Rockstar misses with a right hand

and Shaker counters with a takedown into side control.
Shaker taking a break here but Rockstar is having none of it and regains half guard.
Rockstar trying to hold on to Shaker's head to control him but Shaker postures up.
Rockstar tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Shaker has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaker lands with some strikes.
Rockstar tries to reverse the position but Shaker maintains control.
Rockstar is still trying to improve position.
Shaker content just to control the position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockstar can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rockstar is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockstar keeps trying to improve his position.
Shaker controlling from the full mount.
Rockstar wants to control but Shaker is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar holds on for dear life, controlling Shaker's posture momentarily.
Rockstar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shaker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rockstar can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rockstar gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arman Shaker.
I think Shaker 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arman Shaker!
Arman Shaker is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Arman Shaker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.