PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Gibbons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod Quantock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quantock has chosen Meant to be funny, not an ad. as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Gibbons
vs
Quantock

192 cm
20
212 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
212 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Duke Gibbons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rod Quantock!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gibbons.

Quantock closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gibbons quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gibbons manages to get to full guard.
Quantock wants to pass the guard but Gibbons is keeping the position.
Quantock slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Gibbons.
Quantock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gibbons keeps working.

Gibbons looking for subs from the bottom but Quantock mounts him!

Quantock stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Gibbons ducks under a wild hook from Quantock.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quantock throws a series of punches but Gibbons avoids them all with ease.
Quantock misses with a series of wild punches.
Quantock thows a body shot but no joy.
Gibbons misses with a straight left.
Gibbons misses with a takedown attempt - Quantock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gibbons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gibbons tries to clinch up.
Quantock closes the distance and clinches up with Gibbons, looking for a takedown. Quantock pushes Gibbons against the cage but Gibbons circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gibbons tries to score a power double leg takedown but Quantock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gibbons somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke Gibbons. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quantock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Quantock shoots in but Gibbons avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Quantock throws a right hand that Gibbons ducks under and follows up with a left that Gibbons also avoids with ease.
Gibbons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gibbons jabs at Quantock's body.
Quantock looks gassed!
Quantock throws a big shot that misses.

Quantock bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibbons pushes Quantock away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Quantock gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gibbons gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons wants to control but Quantock is keeping busy.
Gibbons gets full guard.

Gibbons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Gibbons is looking for a triangle but Quantock pushes his legs off easily.
Quantock stays in close to Gibbons's body and controls the position.
Quantock trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibbons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gibbons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Quantock defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons keeping moving, preventing Quantock from controlling successfully.

Gibbons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quantock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Quantock drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Quantock jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Quantock trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibbons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quantock throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rod Quantock will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gibbons throws a leg kick but Quantock moved away.
Quantock lands with an uppercut that bounces Gibbons off the cage and back into rage.
Quantock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gibbons looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Quantock is fending him off so far but Gibbons persists. Nope, Quantock circles away and we're back to standing.
Good standup being displayed there by Gibbons as he connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Gibbons misses.
Quantock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Quantock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gibbons as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Quantock.
Rod Quantock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quantock throws a lazy uppercut
and Gibbons counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Quantock.
Quantock is breathing heavily.
Gibbons throws the left hand but Quantock avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quantock swings for the body but Gibbons moves out of range.
Gibbons shoots in for a double leg but Quantock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Quantock has a takedown stuffed.
Duke Gibbons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rod Quantock.
Gibbons shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Quantock sprawls well. Quantock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gibbons gets slowly back to his feet.
Quantock circles away from the clinch attempt
and Quantock counters with a left and a right that stings Gibbons.
Gibbons defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Quantock.
Quantock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gibbons tries to avoid it but Quantock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gibbons to the ground. Gibbons escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quantock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gibbons in his tracks.
Gibbons lands with a kick to the ribs.
Quantock walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Quantock. No joy for Gibbons on that attempt.
Quantock shoots in but no luck this time.
Gibbons stalks Quantock and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Quantock's face. Quantock staggers backwards, shaken.
Quantock walks into a jab.
Quantock dodges the punch combination from Gibbons.
Quantock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gibbons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quantock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Quantock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gibbons as he avoids it easily.
Nice body kick from Gibbons.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quantock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gibbons throws a shot to the body.
Quantock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Quantock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gibbons misses with a wild combination.
Quantock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gibbons connects with a right hand. Quantock shakes it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gibbons throws a series of punches but Quantock avoids them all with ease.
Quantock connects with a body shot.
Quantock lands with a shot to the body.
Gibbons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Quantock misses with a series of wild punches.
Quantock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gibbons shoots in looking for a takedown. Quantock tries to sprawl out of it but Gibbons keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Quantock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibbons slips a jab and a cross from Quantock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Gibbons dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Gibbons misses the shot to the body.
Quantock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gibbons doesn't seem bothered though.
Quantock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gibbons as he avoids it easily.
Gibbons shoots in but no luck this time.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Quantock.
Gibbons tries to control but Quantock manages to take his back.
Gibbons is trying to get back to his feet but Quantock has full control of the position and if anything, Gibbons has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Gibbons showing good submission defense here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibbons trying to control the hands but Quantock breaks the grip.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quantock trying to control.
Gibbons wants to escape the position.
Gibbons trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gibbons tries to escape but Quantock has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Quantock scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Gibbons is looking for a way out.

Quantock is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gibbons knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gibbons for a finish.
Quantock is trying to stick to Gibbons's back but Gibbons is turning into Quantock. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Quantock's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gibbons.

Quantock has his feet on Gibbons's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gibbons!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quantock misses with a double jab
and Gibbons counters with a straight right hand.
Quantock shoots in but no luck this time.
Quantock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gibbons counters with a solid body kick.
Gibbons is trying hard to land a takedown here. Quantock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Quantock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gibbons counters with a straight right hand.
Gibbons tries to clinch but Quantock is having none of it.
Quantock tries to bum rush Gibbons with a series of wild strikes but Gibbons uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Quantock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quantock.
Gibbons moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Quantock misses with the combination.
Gibbons lands a front kick.
Nice jab there from Gibbons.
Gibbons shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke Gibbons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibbons shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quantock as he jumps to the side.
Quantock misses with the combination.
Quantock misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons scores with a leg kick.
Gibbons lunges at Quantock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Quantock's hand.
Quantock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Quantock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gibbons counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Quantock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gibbons fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quantock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gibbons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

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 Duke Gibbons.
I think Gibbons 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!