PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis deFunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Gibbons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke Gibbons is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

deFunes
vs
Gibbons

190 cm
26
204 lbs
13 - 6 - 1

192 cm
27
212 lbs
15 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

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 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Luis deFunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Duke Gibbons!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbons connects with an inside leg kick.
Gibbons fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gibbons gets cracked there but stands up to it.
deFunes blocks a jab.
Gibbons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibbons blocks the body kick.
deFunes misses with a kick to the body.
Gibbons is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gibbons's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gibbons duly obliges.

It looks like Luis deFunes has been cut.
Gibbons scores with a nice head shot.

deFunes is rocked!
deFunes blocks a jab.
deFunes misses with a head kick.

Gibbons moves into the clinch successfully.
deFunes tries to work over Gibbons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gibbons is trying to force a seperation but deFunes has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for deFunes.
Gibbons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but deFunes has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
deFunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Gibbons controls his hands.
Gibbons is trying to force a seperation but deFunes has the dominant position.
deFunes lands a left hand.
Gibbons looking for a takedown.

deFunes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gibbons lands the left hand.
deFunes missing with a left hand there. Gibbons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Gibbons does no damage.
deFunes ducks under a wild hook from Gibbons.
Gibbons misses with a hook. deFunes ducked under it nicely.
deFunes throws a sloppy head kick and Gibbons moves out of range easily.
Gibbons connects with a body shot.
deFunes tries a head kick but it misses.
deFunes is looking to clinch.
Luis deFunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons misses with a straight left.

Gibbons shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gibbons was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
deFunes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gibbons is trying to control but can't.
deFunes controlling the action here.
Gibbons is controlling deFunes's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
deFunes trying to control the pace.
Gibbons wants to control but deFunes is keeping busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Duke Gibbons was stalling too much, according to the referee.
deFunes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gibbons's head.
Gibbons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gibbons with a body punch. A glancing blow.
deFunes misses the jab.
Gibbons on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gibbons throws a nice looking combination but deFunes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but deFunes swivels and escapes.
deFunes throws a head kick that half lands.

Gibbons moves into the clinch.
deFunes misses with a hook from the clinch.

deFunes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibbons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
deFunes throws a push kick but Gibbons slaps the foot to one side.
deFunes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gibbons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
deFunes is looking to land body kicks.
Gibbons swats away the attempt to clinch by deFunes.
Some wild striking there from Gibbons.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gibbons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by deFunes.
deFunes looks to land a body kick but Gibbons moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Gibbons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luis deFunes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gibbons tries to bum rush deFunes with a series of wild strikes but deFunes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gibbons takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gibbons connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Gibbons misses.
Gibbons misses with a few strikes there.
Gibbons moves out of range as deFunes throws a body kick.
deFunes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gibbons.

Gibbons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
deFunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Gibbons's face as he tries to break the clinch.
deFunes stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Gibbons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
deFunes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gibbons connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! deFunes scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
deFunes lands with a nice body kick.

Gibbons clinches with his opponent.
deFunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
deFunes tries a body shot but Gibbons blocks it.
deFunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Gibbons.
deFunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Gibbons controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for deFunes.
Gibbons wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
deFunes tries to work over Gibbons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
deFunes effectively controlling the action here.
deFunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
deFunes is leaning against Gibbons and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
deFunes lands a shoulder strike.
deFunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Gibbons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duke Gibbons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gibbons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by deFunes.
Gibbons avoids the head kick by deFunes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
deFunes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Gibbons finds it's way through deFunes's defenses.
deFunes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from deFunes there as he acknowledges the shot.
deFunes throws a head kick that misses.
Gibbons throws a looping overhand right but deFunes ducks down to avoid it.
Gibbons scores with a jab to the head.
deFunes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gibbons if he has to take too many more of those.
Luis deFunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gibbons drops deFunes with a beautiful combination! deFunes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gibbons is looking for the KO!
Oh deFunes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibbons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract deFunes.
Gibbons avoids the head kick by deFunes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A looping hook to the body misses from deFunes. Gibbons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duke Gibbons seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Gibbons has closed the distance and engaged deFunes in a clinch.
deFunes seems to have got his legs back now.
Gibbons can't break the clinch.
deFunes misses with some punches.
Gibbons working hard to break the clinch.
deFunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
deFunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gibbons is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Gibbons breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
deFunes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

deFunes tries to keep at a distance but Gibbons has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gibbons is trying to push deFunes away but deFunes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
deFunes is trying to stall.
Gibbons is trying to break the clinch but deFunes is controlling him.
deFunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
deFunes tries a body shot but Gibbons blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
deFunes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
deFunes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gibbons's efforts to push away.
Gibbons prevents a body shot from deFunes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Gibbons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luis deFunes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

deFunes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice body punch from Gibbons.
Gibbons throws a hook to the side of deFunes's head but deFunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gibbons 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.
deFunes throws a lazy right hand but Gibbons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gibbons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but deFunes moves away.
deFunes tries to clinch up but Gibbons circles away and keeps his distance.
Gibbons moves out of range of the body kick.
Gibbons thows a body shot but no joy.
Gibbons lands a jab-cross combination.
Gibbons works the jab nicely.
Gibbons misses with an uppercut. deFunes saw that one coming.
Gibbons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by deFunes.
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!
Gibbons stalks deFunes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into deFunes's face. deFunes staggers backwards, shaken.
deFunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gibbons takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gibbons swings for the body but deFunes moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbons throws a right hand that deFunes ducks under and follows up with a left that deFunes also avoids with ease.
Gibbons fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches deFunes on the side of the head.
deFunes lands with a shot to the body.
deFunes sizes up Gibbons with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
deFunes throws a head kick but Gibbons moves out of range.
deFunes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
deFunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gibbons walks into a jab.
Gibbons lands a nice shot that snaps deFunes's head back.
deFunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gibbons.
Gibbons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but deFunes moves away.
deFunes tries to clinch up but Gibbons circles away and keeps his distance.

Gibbons darts in and clinches deFunes up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
deFunes keeps control of Gibbons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Luis deFunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
deFunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
deFunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Gibbons controls his hands.
Luis deFunes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gibbons wants to get back to striking at distance but deFunes won't allow it.
deFunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Gibbons lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gibbons is trying to control the action in half guard but deFunes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
deFunes wants to control but Gibbons is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Gibbons is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Luis deFunes has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gibbons throws a jab but it's blocked by deFunes.
Gibbons circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Gibbons finds it's way through deFunes's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gibbons connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Duke Gibbons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gibbons moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
deFunes throws a lazy right hand but Gibbons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gibbons blocks a head kick by deFunes.
deFunes with a body punch. A glancing blow.

deFunes clinches with his opponent.
deFunes keeps control of Gibbons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
deFunes misses with some punches.
deFunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
deFunes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
deFunes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Gibbons manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Gibbons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gibbons winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Gibbons!
Duke Gibbons very nearly forgot to thank CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.