PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ed Gennero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Rockstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockstar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Defend With Violence - Throwdown. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Gennero
vs
Rockstar

182 cm
19
200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

191 cm
20
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ed Gennero !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Rockstar!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockstar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gennero .
Gennero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gennero moves away from the strike by Rockstar.
Gennero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockstar.
Gennero lands with an overhand left.
Rockstar misses with an uppercut.
Gennero lands with a straight right. Rockstar didn't see that one coming.

It looks like Luke Rockstar has been cut.
Gennero paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gennero just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockstar just misses with a punch to the body.
Gennero throws an off balance right hand
and Rockstar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab by Rockstar.
Gennero throws a body punch but Rockstar moves out of range.
Gennero misses with a body punch

and Rockstar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gennero 's guard.
Rockstar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockstar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gennero is keeping the position for now.
Gennero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rockstar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rockstar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gennero is keeping the position for now.
Rockstar keeps trying to improve his position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rockstar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Gennero .
Gennero fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rockstar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Gennero .
Gennero swinging wildly here.
Ed Gennero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockstar ducks under a wild hook from Gennero .
We've been told by Gennero 's head coaches at Hilo Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gennero throws a big shot that misses.
Gennero misses with a double jab.
Gennero throws a right hand that misses
and Rockstar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ed Gennero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gennero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Rockstar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gennero won't be happy with that.

Rockstar tries for a kimura but Gennero is defending well.

Rockstar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gennero knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rockstar tries for a kimura but Gennero is defending well.
Gennero is looking for a sweep.

Rockstar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gennero knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockstar is looking to take a break and control but Gennero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gennero is looking for a sweep.

Rockstar is trying to get an arm triangle but Gennero is defending well.

Rockstar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gennero is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Rockstar is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Gennero looks calm but he's in trouble here. Rockstar gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Gennero is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Rockstar lets go of the hold and Gennero can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luke Rockstar!
Luke Rockstar is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Luke Rockstar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.