PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cary Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Defying Gravity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Thompson
vs
Gravity

165 cm
31
160 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

173 cm
25
170 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cary Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Defying Gravity!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson shoots for a double leg takedown but Gravity sprawls well. He's pushed Thompson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gravity pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Gravity is avoiding it.
Gravity connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A lazy left from Gravity finds it's target.
Thompson scores with a spinning back kick!

Thompson moves into the clinch successfully.
Gravity lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
A hook to the body from Gravity.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gravity wants to stall.
Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Gravity won't allow it.
Gravity lands a right hand.
Gravity stalling in the clinch but Thompson improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gravity.
A nice left hand lands by Gravity.
Thompson jumps guard but Gravity stands there with Thompson around his waist. Thompson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Thompson.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gravity avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gravity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Gravity.
Thompson tries to clinch up
and Gravity counters with a left and a right that stings Thompson.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Gravity is avoiding it.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Gravity.
Gravity displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown but Gravity manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thompson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cary Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson fails with the takedown
and Gravity counters with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gravity ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gravity scores with a hook.
Thompson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gravity circles away.
Thompson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gravity is out of range and Thompson settles back down.
Gravity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Gravity lands with a straight right. Thompson didn't see that one coming.
Gravity pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gravity bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thompson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gravity. That did some damage!
Gravity misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Gravity.
Gravity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravity looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gravity misses with a series of wild punches.
Gravity slaps away a takedown attempt from Thompson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gravity checks the leg kick.
Gravity wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gravity displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thompson.
Gravity cracks Thompson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gravity loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch.
Good exchange - Gravity coming out on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravity lands a jab to the nose.

Thompson clinches up against the cage.
Gravity is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thompson is keeping busy.
Gravity swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gravity lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Gravity has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gravity is looking to control Thompson's arms but Thompson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gravity has his back to the cage.
Thompson is looking to take this one to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson slowing the pace effectively.
Gravity lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Gravity trying to control the position but instead, Thompson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gravity into the cage.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Gravity has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Gravity.
Gravity keeps control of Thompson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but Gravity blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Defying Gravity dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gravity throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Gravity catches Thompson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gravity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gravity scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Thompson is trying to break free.
Gravity wants to break free but Thompson has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gravity.
Gravity blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Gravity tries to stall but Thompson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
Gravity lands a left hand.
Gravity prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gravity stalling in the clinch but Thompson improves position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gravity working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gravity scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravity manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gravity lands with a right to the head.

Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gravity lands a jab to Thompson's midsection.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Gravity pushes him off.
Thompson shoots in but Gravity avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Gravity is avoiding it.
Gravity misses with a double jab
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gravity throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cary Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gravity lands with a nice body punch.
Cary Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Gravity shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gravity lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gravity takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Thompson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gravity tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson shoots in and drives through. Gravity sprawls well.
Gravity looks to land a combination. Thompson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gravity misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson swinging wildly here.
Thompson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gravity tries to avoid it but Thompson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gravity to the ground. Gravity escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gravity lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gravity scores with a nice head shot.
Thompson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gravity.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Gravity keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravity circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gravity misses the shot to the body.
Thompson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thompson takes one on the button.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gravity pinned against the cage. Gravity gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gravity circles away.
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gravity swivels and escapes.
Gravity checks a leg kick.
Gravity lands a slapping body shot.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gravity lands with a kick to the temple. Thompson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Defying Gravity seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravity fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Gravity finds it's target.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gravity tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Gravity scores with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Gravity as Thompson shoots in.
Thompson throws a body punch but Gravity moves out of range.
Gravity with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gravity thumps Thompson with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thompson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gravity connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thompson scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A lazy left from Gravity finds it's target.
Gravity scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Defying Gravity showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gravity scores with a shot to the body.
Gravity tries a head kick but it misses.

Thompson gets a clinch.

Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thompson looks to land a body kick but Gravity moved away.
Gravity ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gravity sizes up Thompson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Gravity scores with a decent looking hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gravity displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gravity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Gravity.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gravity swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gravity cracks Thompson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gravity swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson darts in trying to clinch
and Gravity connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gravity throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thompson.
Horrible takedown by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by Gravity which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cary Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gravity swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gravity jabs at Thompson's body.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
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 throws a good cross that connects.
Gravity tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gravity throws a shot to the body.
Thompson misses with a kick to the body
and Gravity counters with a right hand to the body.
Gravity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Gravity circles away easily
and Gravity counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Defying Gravity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gravity scores with a nice head shot.
Gravity shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good exchange - Gravity coming out on top.
Thompson tries to clinch but Gravity is having none of it.
Gravity with a nice cross.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gravity moves away.
Cary Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravity checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gravity cracks Thompson with a good jab.
Gravity paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gravity lands with a good body shot.
Gravity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thompson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gravity has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gravity and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thompson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Gravity digs a good hook to Thompson's body.
Gravity lands a right hook to the body.
Thompson tries to clinch but Gravity moves out of range.
Thompson tries to clinch there but Gravity circles away.
Gravity chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thompson can pounce on him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thompson.
Gravity works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravity scores with a shot to the body.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Gravity is avoiding it.
Thompson takes a swing at Gravity's ribcage but misses.
Gravity connects with a looping right hand.
Thompson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gravity moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gravity wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gravity's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gravity duly obliges.
Thompson looks for a takedown but Gravity sprawls well.
Gravity lunges at Thompson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thompson's hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Gravity circles away easily
and Gravity counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gravity connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thompson. Thompson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Defying Gravity comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gravity has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Defying Gravity!
Defying Gravity looked relieved post fight as he said the following; '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.'.