PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Cubbedge (ranked 115 p4p, 214 weight class) and Marlon Gazersky (ranked 13 p4p, 24 weight class). Gazersky has chosen Clutch - Electric Worry as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Cubbedge
vs
Gazersky

194 cm
28
270
23 - 8 - 0

184 cm
25
238
18 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Hoarse Pills
NARCOS

Conviction
Northern Zombie

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Cubbedge!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marlon Gazersky!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Gazersky.
Cubbedge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cubbedge just misses with a punch to the body.
Gazersky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cubbedge.
Cubbedge swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from Cubbedge misses.
Cubbedge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gazersky misses with a lunging right hand
and Cubbedge counters with a right hand to the body.
Cubbedge throws a jab when Gazersky was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazersky throws a lazy right hand but Cubbedge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cubbedge throws a shot from downtown. Gazersky moves away and avoids it.
Gazersky tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Billy Cubbedge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gazersky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cubbedge clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cubbedge.
Gazersky scores with a hook to the body.
Gazersky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gazersky lands a nice uppercut.

Gazersky wants the takedown. Cubbedge is fighting it off but Gazersky persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cubbedge's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gazersky landing some decent shots from guard.
Gazersky trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge is trying to keep Gazersky in close.
Cubbedge lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Cubbedge won't allow Gazersky to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazersky is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gazersky doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gazersky keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Gazersky lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cubbedge seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gazersky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gazersky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gazersky distracts Cubbedge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gazersky throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazersky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gazersky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gazersky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cubbedge trying to control the position here.
Cubbedge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cubbedge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cubbedge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gazersky on the ground.
Gazersky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gazersky postures up in Cubbedge's guard and throws a big left but Cubbedge blocks it.
Gazersky cracks Cubbedge with a solid left hand.
Gazersky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cubbedge's head.
Gazersky throwing strikes but missing.
Cubbedge wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazersky trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gazersky stopping the sweep attempt from Cubbedge.
Gazersky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cubbedge wants to hit a sweep here but Gazersky passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cubbedge there!
Gazersky working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cubbedge tries to lock up and control but Gazersky gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gazersky looking to finish Cubbedge with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cubbedge!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cubbedge is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marlon Gazersky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cubbedge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gazersky moves away.
Cubbedge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gazersky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cubbedge connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gazersky scrambles back to his feet.
Cubbedge thuds a left hand into Gazersky's body.
Gazersky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cubbedge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gazersky. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Cubbedge throws a body punch but Gazersky moves out of range.
Gazersky throws out a counter right but Cubbedge avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge takes a swing at Gazersky's ribcage but misses.
Cubbedge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gazersky throws out the jab.
It looked like Cubbedge was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gazersky.
Gazersky throws a body punch but Cubbedge moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gazersky wants to counter the offense by Cubbedge and move into the clinch position.
Gazersky sizes up Cubbedge with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cubbedge lands with an uppercut that bounces Gazersky off the cage and back into range.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gazersky.
Gazersky throws a poor cross that misses
and Cubbedge counters with a nice uppercut.
Gazersky swings for the body but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Billy Cubbedge is winning the standup battle so far.
Cubbedge lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gazersky slips under a jab from Cubbedge.
Gazersky loads up on a big right hand but Cubbedge slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cubbedge looks to land a right hand but Gazersky moved out of range.
Cubbedge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gazersky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cubbedge defends it well.
Gazersky scores with a shot to the body.
Cubbedge is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Cubbedge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gazersky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cubbedge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gazersky tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cubbedge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge misses the shot to the body.
Gazersky feints the counter takedown.
Cubbedge slips a straight right by Gazersky.
Cubbedge throws a lazy right hand but Gazersky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gazersky walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gazersky misses the jab.
Cubbedge lands with an overhand left.
Gazersky avoids the body shot from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gazersky scores with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cubbedge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cubbedge swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gazersky.
Gazersky stuns Cubbedge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gazersky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cubbedge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gazersky is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cubbedge is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Billy Cubbedge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cubbedge tries to clinch but Gazersky moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Cubbedge dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cubbedge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gazersky moves away.
Gazersky misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Cubbedge to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Marlon Gazersky has been cut.
Gazersky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cubbedge throws the left hand but Gazersky avoids the punch easily.
Gazersky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Gazersky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gazersky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cubbedge throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gazersky! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazersky misses with a takedown attempt
letting Cubbedge counter with a right hand.
Cubbedge connects with the punch.
Cubbedge lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazersky listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gazersky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cubbedge connects with a body shot that sends Gazersky's belly button to the back.
Cubbedge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gazersky was well out of range. Poor timing from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge takes one on the button.
Gazersky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Cubbedge misses the target.
Gazersky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cubbedge connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gazersky momentarily.
Gazersky staying out of range there.
Cubbedge jabs at Gazersky's body.
Gazersky misses with a looping left.
Gazersky misses with a lunging right hand
and Cubbedge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Gazersky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Gazersky tries to get set, Cubbedge tries to push him back and clinch up but Gazersky manages to avoid the attempt.
Gazersky throws a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Gazersky.
A jab from Cubbedge misses.
Gazersky now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cubbedge scores with a shot to the body.
Cubbedge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gazersky.
Gazersky swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gazersky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gazersky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cubbedge manages to avoid it.
Cubbedge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gazersky lands with a straight right. Cubbedge didn't see that one coming.
Gazersky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cubbedge was well out of range. Poor timing from Gazersky.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge throws a hook to the side of Gazersky's head but Gazersky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cubbedge throws a right and a left that Gazersky avoids nicely.
Cubbedge takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gazersky throws a shot to the body.
Gazersky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gazersky.
Cubbedge misses with a shot to the body
and Gazersky counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gazersky misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Billy Cubbedge did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Marlon Gazersky's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gazersky swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cubbedge counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gazersky thinking.
Gazersky misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge lands a jab to Gazersky's midsection.
Gazersky swings for the body but Cubbedge moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Cubbedge misses its target.
Gazersky looks to land a left hand but Cubbedge moved out of range nicely.
Cubbedge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazersky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cubbedge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gazersky ducks under a wild hook from Cubbedge.
Gazersky defending well as Cubbedge loads up on a big left hand.
Cubbedge misses the shot to the body.
Cubbedge throws a hook but Gazersky blocks it.
Cubbedge shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gazersky connects with a crisp jab.

Cubbedge clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazersky can't find room to land a body shot as Cubbedge controls the action.

Gazersky pulls Cubbedge into guard.

Gazersky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marlon Gazersky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gazersky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cubbedge's guard.

Gazersky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gazersky wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.
Gazersky chips away with some ground and pound.
Gazersky chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cubbedge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gazersky with a nice head shot there.
Cubbedge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gazersky sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cubbedge's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gazersky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cubbedge wants to improve his position but Gazersky is controlling well.

Gazersky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cubbedge wants to improve his position but Gazersky is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gazersky thows a huge punch but Cubbedge dodges it nicely.
Cubbedge has hold of Gazersky's hands but Gazersky slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gazersky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gazersky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gazersky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cubbedge's head.
Gazersky working Cubbedge over with strikes.
Gazersky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cubbedge defending well though.
Nice strikes from Gazersky there.
Gazersky slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cubbedge has hold of Gazersky's hands but Gazersky slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marlon Gazersky dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Marlon Gazersky's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Cubbedge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Cubbedge misses the target.
Gazersky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gazersky lands with a right hand.
Cubbedge throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gazersky misses with a straight left.
Gazersky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cubbedge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge misses with a hook. Gazersky ducked under it nicely.
Gazersky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazersky looks to score with a jab to the body but Cubbedge is just out of range.
Gazersky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cubbedge manages to avoid it.
Gazersky blocks a jab.
Cubbedge tries to clinch but Gazersky moves out of range.
Gazersky tries to counter with a clinch but Cubbedge shakes him off and moves away.
Cubbedge catches Gazersky with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gazersky lands a nice hook to Cubbedge's body. Cubbedge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gazersky throws a body punch but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Cubbedge looks to score with a jab to the body but Gazersky is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazersky takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cubbedge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cubbedge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gazersky misses the jab.
Gazersky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge lands with an uppercut that bounces Gazersky off the cage and back into range.
Gazersky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cubbedge throws a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazersky lands with a nice body punch.
Cubbedge cracks Gazersky with an open hand slap.
Cubbedge loads up on a big right hand but Gazersky slips the punch.
And Gazersky tries to counter it with a takedown but Cubbedge pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cubbedge fails to land with a series of punches.
Gazersky with the counter takedown but Cubbedge avoids it easily.
Cubbedge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gazersky was well out of range. Poor timing from Cubbedge.
Gazersky throws an off balance right hand
and Cubbedge counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Gazersky misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazersky swings for the body but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Gazersky swings for the body but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Cubbedge tries to clinch up but Gazersky circles away and keeps his distance.
Gazersky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cubbedge throws out the jab.
Gazersky has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gazersky there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gazersky lands a jab to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cubbedge takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gazersky. Cubbedge does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Cubbedge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cubbedge 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 48:47
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Cubbedge!
Billy Cubbedge retains his heavyweight title!
Billy Cubbedge thanked the fans post fight for their support.