PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Stonedberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Rockstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Stonedberg
vs
Rockstar

197 cm
35
200 lbs
22 - 13 - 0

191 cm
28
200 lbs
16 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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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 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Stonedberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Rockstar!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stonedberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rockstar takes one on the button.
Stonedberg scores with the left hand. Rockstar knows he should have avoided that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Rockstar blocks the leg kick.
Stonedberg tries to clinch but Rockstar moves out of range.
Stonedberg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rockstar misses with a low kick.
Rockstar shoots for a double leg takedown but Stonedberg sprawls well. He's pushed Rockstar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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.
Stonedberg misses with a head kick.
Rockstar looks to throw the jab but Stonedberg is out of range.
Stonedberg is looking to counter punch.
Stonedberg has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GTi 888 in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Stonedberg misses the target.
Rockstar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice jab there from Rockstar.
Stonedberg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockstar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stonedberg lands a head kick!

It looks like Luke Rockstar has been cut.
Stonedberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stonedberg moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRockstar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stonedberg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rockstar lands a head shot.
Stonedberg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stonedberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rockstar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stonedberg's calf.
Rockstar digs a good body shot into Stonedberg's ribs.
Stonedberg lunges at Rockstar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rockstar's hand.
Stonedberg throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stonedberg stuffs the takedown attempt from Rockstar. Rockstar gets slowly back to his feet.
Stonedberg wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rockstar ducks right into an uppercut from Stonedberg.
Nice defenses there by Rockstar.
And Rockstar responds with a good body kick, but Stonedberg manages to step out the way in time.
Rockstar misses with a wild body shot.
Stonedberg lands a jab to Rockstar's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockstar throws a solid leg kick but Stonedberg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rockstar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar tries a head kick but it misses.

Stonedberg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rockstar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stonedberg gets through Rockstar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stonedberg blocks an uppercut.
Rockstar throws a head punch that misses.
Stonedberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stonedberg prevents a body shot from Rockstar.
Rockstar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stonedberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Stonedberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Rockstar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stonedberg scores with a shot to the side of Rockstar's head.
Stonedberg lands with a short shot to the head.
Stonedberg pushes Rockstar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stonedberg tries to work over Rockstar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rockstar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stonedberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stonedberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Rockstar.
Rockstar working aggressively here.
Rockstar misses with a body punch.
Stonedberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Rockstar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rockstar.
Stonedberg blocks a body shot from Rockstar.
Stonedberg misses with a body punch.
Stonedberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rockstar misses with some punches.
Rockstar blocks a body shot from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rockstar's elbow.
Stonedberg tries to work over Rockstar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rockstar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rockstar lands a hook that snaps the head of Stonedberg backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stonedberg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rockstar can't find room to land a body shot as Stonedberg controls the action.

Rockstar manages to pull guard.
Rockstar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stonedberg wants to stand but Rockstar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rockstar trying to keep a closed guard but Stonedberg is proving a slippery customer.
Stonedberg 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.
Stonedberg wants to control from the top but Rockstar keeps moving.
Stonedberg won't allow Rockstar to sweep him here.
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 Michael Stonedberg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luke Rockstar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stonedberg throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rockstar's head.
Stonedberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rockstar lands an overhand right.
Rockstar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rockstar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stonedberg's hands.
Stonedberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rockstar's hands.
Rockstar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lands a body shot.
Stonedberg lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Stonedberg moves into range and clinches up with Rockstar.
Rockstar prevents a body shot from Stonedberg.
Rockstar tries a body shot but Stonedberg blocks it.
Stonedberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rockstar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stonedberg's elbow.
Stonedberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rockstar's elbow.
Rockstar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rockstar prevents a body shot from Stonedberg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stonedberg blocking some punches.
Rockstar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stonedberg's elbow.
Stonedberg can't find room to land a body shot as Rockstar controls the action.
Stonedberg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rockstar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stonedberg backwards.
Rockstar throws a head punch that misses.
Stonedberg misses with a punch to the body.
Stonedberg has a couple of punches blocked by Rockstar.
Rockstar throws a punch but it's blocked by Stonedberg.
Rockstar tries to work over Stonedberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stonedberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stonedberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stonedberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stonedberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Stonedberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stonedberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Rockstar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stonedberg.
Rockstar misses with a body punch.
Michael Stonedberg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stonedberg misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stonedberg.
Rockstar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stonedberg backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Stonedberg.
Stonedberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockstar misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Stonedberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rockstar.
Stonedberg blocks a body shot from Rockstar.
Stonedberg misses with a punch to the body.
Rockstar misses with a body punch.
Stonedberg lands with a right to the head.
Rockstar lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stonedberg.
Rockstar blocks a body shot from Stonedberg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Rockstar on the inside.
Stonedberg misses with a body punch.
Rockstar is looking for a takedown.
Rockstar tries a body shot but Stonedberg blocks it.
Stonedberg misses with a punch to the body.
Rockstar throws a head punch that misses.
Rockstar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stonedberg backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rockstar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rockstar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stonedberg smiles and moves away.
Rockstar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
No joy there for Stonedberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A leg kick checked by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses.
Stonedberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Stonedberg misses.
Stonedberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockstar moves away.
Stonedberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockstar.
That kick from Stonedberg tenderised Rockstar's leg. Rockstar is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Nice shot by Rockstar.
Rockstar motions for Stonedberg to come forward. Rockstar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Michael Stonedberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rockstar thumps Stonedberg with a low kick.
Stonedberg lands a nice hook to Rockstar's body. Rockstar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rockstar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stonedberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Michael Stonedberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Stonedberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Stonedberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockstar.
Stonedberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockstar manages to avoid it.
Rockstar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stonedberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rockstar slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Stonedberg 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. This is the final round!

Rockstar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Some wild striking there from Stonedberg.
Rockstar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stonedberg throws a hook to the side of Rockstar's head but Rockstar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rockstar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stonedberg thows a leg kick but Rockstar checks it
enabling Rockstar to counter with a crisp jab.
Rockstar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stonedberg slips under a jab from Rockstar.
Crunch! Stonedberg slams his shin into Rockstar's torso.
Rockstar tries to clinch but Stonedberg is having none of it.
Stonedberg thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rockstar fails to land with a series of punches.
Stonedberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockstar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stonedberg is able to avoid easily.
Stonedberg lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockstar moves away from the strike by Stonedberg.
Rockstar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Some wild striking there from Stonedberg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockstar throws the left hand but Stonedberg avoids the punch easily.
Rockstar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rockstar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rockstar scores with a jab to the body.
Rockstar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rockstar misses with a straight right.
Stonedberg tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rockstar manages to circle out of the way.
Rockstar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rockstar cracks a nice hook into Stonedberg's ribs.
Stonedberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Rockstar lands a glancing blow to the side of Stonedberg's head.
Stonedberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rockstar.
Rockstar misses with a body punch
and Stonedberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rockstar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Stonedberg has Rockstar up against the cage in a clinch.
Luke Rockstar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Stonedberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockstar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stonedberg's elbow.
Rockstar working aggressively here.
Stonedberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rockstar lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg tries to work over Rockstar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stonedberg tries to work over Rockstar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rockstar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stonedberg takes a shot to the head.
Rockstar is looking for a takedown.
Rockstar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stonedberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rockstar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stonedberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Stonedberg - that landed with a thud.

Stonedberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rockstar avoids the body shot from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rockstar thuds a left hand into Stonedberg's body.
Rockstar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stonedberg misses with a head kick.
Stonedberg moves away from the strike by Rockstar.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that Rockstar semi-blocks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stonedberg!
Stonedberg scores with a leg kick.
Stonedberg takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Stonedberg rushes Rockstar and presses him up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stonedberg lands a right hand.
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Rockstar as the two fighters clinch.
Rockstar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stonedberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rockstar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Stonedberg.
Rockstar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stonedberg misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Rockstar.
Stonedberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rockstar prevents a body shot from Stonedberg.
Rockstar lands a left hand.
Stonedberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stonedberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rockstar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stonedberg's elbow.

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 Michael Stonedberg.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stonedberg, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Stonedberg!
A victorious Michael Stonedberg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.