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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ford Prefect (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Defying Gravity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prefect kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mos Def - Mathematics. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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170 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ford Prefect!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Defying Gravity!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravity tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Prefect paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Prefect looks to land a left hand but Gravity moved out of range nicely.
Prefect takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gravity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prefect manages to avoid it.
Gravity misses with a wild body shot.
Prefect looks to land a combination but Gravity avoids it well.
Prefect gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Prefect misses with the combination.
Gravity throws the kick towards the body but Prefect avoids it.
Gravity lands a head shot.
Prefect keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gravity.
Gravity lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prefect circles away quickly and effectively.
Gravity lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gravity misses with a series of wild punches.
Gravity looks to land a left hand but Prefect moved out of range nicely.
Prefect drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gravity tries to clinch up.
Prefect throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prefect avoids the body shot from Gravity.
Gravity throws a lazy right hand but Prefect sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gravity displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Prefect throws out the jab.
Gravity misses with a hook. Prefect ducked under it nicely.
Gravity misses with a looping right.
Prefect swinging wildly here.
Gravity misses with a straight left.
A right-left combo lands from Gravity.
Prefect takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Prefect takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gravity looks to throw the jab but Prefect is out of range.
Gravity with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Prefect to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Gravity 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gravity fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gravity walks into a left hand.
Prefect bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Prefect, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prefect uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gravity.
Gravity lands a lovely overhand right.
Prefect lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gravity throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gravity lands with a hook. Prefect tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gravity scores with a jab to the jaw.
Prefect works Gravity's body with a nice hook.
Gravity throws the left hand but Prefect avoids the punch easily.
Prefect jabs Gravity right on the nose. Gravity blinks but takes it well.
Gravity misses with a body shot.
Gravity staying out of range there.
Gravity scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot by Gravity.
Gravity walks into a stiff left hand from Prefect.
Prefect takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Prefect has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Prefect there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gravity connects with a looping right hand.
Prefect uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gravity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prefect slips under a jab.
Prefect connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gravity's hands.
Gravity ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gravity looks to score with a jab to the body but Prefect is just out of range.
Defying Gravity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prefect throws a looping overhand right but Gravity ducks down to avoid it.
Prefect lands a body shot.
Prefect looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gravity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Gravity.
Prefect misses the shot to the body.
Prefect misses with a straight left.
A big right from Gravity misses.
Prefect takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gravity throws a jab when Prefect was well out of range.
Prefect connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Gravity.
Gravity thuds a left hand into Prefect's body.
Sloppy strikes from Gravity. Those never looked like landing.
Gravity looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prefect closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gravity gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Prefect.
Prefect connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gravity changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Prefect slips under a jab.
Prefect takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Prefect.
Gravity thuds a left hand into Prefect's body.
Gravity misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Prefect defending well as Gravity loads up on a big left hand.
Prefect misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Prefect misses.
Prefect throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gravity.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gravity ducks under a wild hook from Prefect.
Prefect lands a nice shot that snaps Gravity's head back.
Prefect throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prefect displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gravity throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Defying Gravity dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters circling - Gravity throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Defying Gravity seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gravity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prefect manages to avoid it.
Gravity throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gravity throws a looping overhand right but Prefect ducks down to avoid it.
Prefect throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gravity sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Prefect lands a two punch combo.
Prefect staying out of range there.
Prefect is looking to chop away at Gravity's legs.
Gravity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prefect moves away.
Prefect misses with a lunging right hand
and Gravity counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Prefect throws a right and a left that Gravity avoids nicely.
Prefect throws a body punch but Gravity moves out of range.
Gravity dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Prefect slips under a jab from Gravity.
Prefect misses with a looping right.
Prefect misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Gravity misses.
A jab from Prefect misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravity lands with a cross.
Gravity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gravity connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Prefect misses with the combination.
Gravity throws a series of punches but Prefect avoids them all with ease.
Gravity is breathing heavily.
Gravity misses the shot to the body.
Gravity wants to slow Prefect down by chopping away at his legs.
Prefect scores with a jab to the head.
Gravity misses with a straight left.
Prefect moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gravity lands a nice shot that snaps Prefect's head back.
Gravity throws a big shot that misses.
Gravity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prefect.
Gravity misses with a wild body shot.
Prefect throws a body punch but Gravity moves out of range.
Gravity lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prefect lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gravity misses with a double jab
and Prefect counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Prefect throws a combination that misses
letting Gravity counter with a right hand.
Gravity checks a low kick from Prefect.
Prefect ducks under a wild hook from Gravity.
Gravity jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Prefect takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Prefect fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gravity manages to avoid it.
Gravity misses with an uppercut. Prefect saw that one coming.
Gravity defending well as Prefect loads up on a big left hand.
Gravity throws a jab but it's blocked by Prefect.
Prefect slips under a jab.
Prefect swings for the body but Gravity moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Gravity - just one landing.
Prefect steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gravity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravity darts in and clinches Prefect up against the cage.
Gravity misses with the head strike.
Prefect throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Prefect on the inside.
Prefect's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gravity misses with some punches.
Gravity misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Prefect scores with a nice short uppercut.
Prefect lands with a short shot to the head.
Gravity misses with some punches.
Gravity taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gravity stalling in the clinch.
Prefect misses with a punch to the body.
Prefect lands an uppercut.
Prefect working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Prefect misses with the head strike.
Gravity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravity tries to stall but Prefect uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gravity blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Prefect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Gravity on the inside.
Prefect looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gravity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prefect dodges an elbow strike from Gravity.
Prefect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gravity looking to stall.
Gravity lands with a short shot to the head.
Gravity takes a shot to the head.
Prefect lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Prefect misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prefect misses with a punch to the body.
Gravity lands a shoulder strike.
Prefect can't break the clinch.
Gravity blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Defying Gravity will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Prefect displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gravity throws out the jab.
Nice shot lands for Gravity.
Prefect gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gravity.
Prefect connects with a nice looking jab.
Gravity uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prefect.
Gravity ducks under a wild hook from Prefect.
Gravity throws a series of punches but Prefect avoids them all with ease.
Gravity misses with a wild combination.
Prefect will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Prefect thows a body shot but no joy.
Prefect smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gravity scores with a shot to the body.
Gravity lands with a nice body punch.
Prefect loads up on a big right hand but Gravity slips the punch.
Gravity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prefect.
Gravity lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Prefect.
Gravity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prefect.
Gravity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prefect.
Gravity takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gravity misses with a hook.
Gravity tries to bum rush Prefect with a series of wild strikes but Prefect uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Prefect throws the left hand but Gravity avoids the punch easily.
Prefect misses with a leg kick.
Prefect moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Prefect misses the target.
Gravity throws a shot from downtown. Prefect moves away and avoids it.
Gravity lands a slapping body shot.
Prefect lands a slapping body shot.
Gravity throws a hook but Prefect avoids it easily.
Gravity moves away from the strike by Prefect.
Prefect takes a swing at Gravity's ribcage but misses.
Gravity throws a shot from downtown. Prefect moves away and avoids it.
Defying Gravity is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravity misses with a double jab.
Prefect throws an overhand right that lands on Gravity's shoulder, as Gravity tries to avoid the shot.
Prefect slips under a jab.
Prefect throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gravity jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gravity looks to land a left hand but Prefect moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Prefect does no damage.
Gravity scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gravity throws a body punch but Prefect moves out of range.
Prefect lands with a right hand.
Prefect blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prefect lands a jab.
A big left from Gravity misses.
A big right from Prefect misses.
Gravity takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Prefect feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gravitys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prefect uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gravity.
Decent striking displayed by Gravity there.
Prefect rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Prefect takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Prefect bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gravity takes a swing at Prefect's ribcage but misses.
Prefect will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gravity on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gravity just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Prefect does no damage.
Gravity misses with a left hand
and Prefect connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prefect scores with a jab.
Prefect throws a shot to the body.
Prefect missing with a left hand there. Gravity was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Prefect swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Prefect.
Prefect on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prefect bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prefect looks to throw the jab but Gravity is out of range.
Gravity misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Gravity.
Gravity misses with a wild body shot.
Gravity misses the shot to the body.
Ford Prefect has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gravity throws a lazy right hand but Prefect sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Prefect throws a right hand that Gravity ducks under and follows up with a left that Gravity also avoids with ease.
Gravity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prefect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prefect ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gravity moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gravity defending well as Prefect loads up on a big left hand.
Gravity moves out of range of the strikes.
Prefect dips to his left and cracks Gravity with an uppercut!
Prefect throws a lazy right hand but Gravity sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 Ford Prefect.
I think Gravity has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Defying Gravity!
Defying Gravity took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Just want to tell everyone, that Im going to take off, the past is the past, but I am a bad son of a bitch and you will all find out.'.
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energy
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hype
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