PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo The Manic Hispanic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vicente Centurion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

The Manic Hispanic
vs
Centurion

185 cm
19
143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo The Manic Hispanic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vicente Centurion!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Centurion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Centurion avoids the attempt from The Manic Hispanic to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Centurion is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but The Manic Hispanic is surviving well by controlling Centurion's body position as best he can.
Centurion seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but The Manic Hispanic is holding on tight.
The Manic Hispanic slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Centurion is keen to just control but The Manic Hispanic is a slippery customer.
The Manic Hispanic wants to get back to full guard.

The Manic Hispanic actively working from the bottom here.
Centurion not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Centurion is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, The Manic Hispanic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Centurion works his foot free and advances to mount.
The Manic Hispanic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Centurion working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The Manic Hispanic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The Manic Hispanic is trying to escape the mount.

Centurion is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but The Manic Hispanic is surviving well by controlling Centurion's body position as best he can.
Centurion is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Centurion is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but The Manic Hispanic is surviving well by controlling Centurion's body position as best he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Manic Hispanic tries to lock up and control but Centurion gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Centurion controlling from the full mount.
The Manic Hispanic tries to lock up and control but Centurion gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The Manic Hispanic regains half guard.
The Manic Hispanic wants to get back to full guard.
The Manic Hispanic is trying to control but can't.
Centurion trying to control the action but The Manic Hispanic is working from the bottom.
Centurion is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Centurion is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Manic Hispanic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Centurion.
Centurion slips a nice elbow through The Manic Hispanic's hands, connecting with The Manic Hispanic's forehead.
Centurion works his way into full mount!
The Manic Hispanic tries to hold on but Centurion pushes him away.
The Manic Hispanic gets back to half guard.
The Manic Hispanic is breathing heavily.
The Manic Hispanic trying to control here.
The Manic Hispanic is staying active underneath Centurion, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The Manic Hispanic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Centurion seems to be working for a kimura but The Manic Hispanic defends the submission attempt.
The Manic Hispanic tries to get to full guard but Centurion has control of the leg.
Centurion scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The Manic Hispanic is looking to improve his position.
The Manic Hispanic is in trouble now - Centurion has advanced to mount!
The Manic Hispanic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Centurion controlling the position easily from mount.
Centurion trying to control but The Manic Hispanic is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vicente Centurion dominated that 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.

The Manic Hispanic with a lazy takedown attempt

and Centurion counters with a shoot takedown. The Manic Hispanic fights it but they end up in guard.

Centurion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Centurion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The Manic Hispanic looking for a sweep. Not yet The Manic Hispanic, not yet.
Centurion trying to control the position from guard on top but The Manic Hispanic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Centurion passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The Manic Hispanic is trying to get back to half guard.

Centurion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Manic Hispanic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Centurion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Manic Hispanic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Centurion wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Manic Hispanic, who protects the arm well.
The Manic Hispanic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Centurion off and has taken his back!
Centurion breaks The Manic Hispanic's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

The Manic Hispanic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Centurion pushes down on The Manic Hispanic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The Manic Hispanic is refusing to be controlled, as Centurion sits in half guard.
The Manic Hispanic moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Centurion stopping the sweep attempt from The Manic Hispanic.

The Manic Hispanic has his foot on Centurion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Centurion works his way back into a safe position though.
Centurion trying to control but The Manic Hispanic is working from the bottom.
Centurion preventing the sweep.
Centurion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Manic Hispanic tries to strike from the bottom.
The Manic Hispanic working a defensive guard here.
Centurion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Manic Hispanic is keeping the position for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The Manic Hispanic misses with a double jab

and Centurion counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Manic Hispanic looking to control.
Centurion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Manic Hispanic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Centurion passes The Manic Hispanic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Centurion performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The Manic Hispanic flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Centurion is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Manic Hispanic defends it well.
The Manic Hispanic is in trouble now - Centurion has advanced to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The Manic Hispanic is trying desperately to improve position.
The Manic Hispanic wants to control but Centurion is having none of it.
Centurion is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. The Manic Hispanic can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

The Manic Hispanic defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Centurion.
The Manic Hispanic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Centurion lands a nice shot to the head.
The Manic Hispanic is trying desperately to improve position.
Centurion trying to control but The Manic Hispanic is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vicente Centurion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Centurion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Manic Hispanic as he avoids it easily.
Centurion has his takedown stuffed
and The Manic Hispanic counters with a nice uppercut.
The Manic Hispanic misses with a double jab.

The Manic Hispanic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Centurion is refusing to be controlled, as The Manic Hispanic sits in half guard.
The Manic Hispanic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Centurion tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Centurion is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Centurion moves into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

The Manic Hispanic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Centurion is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Centurion has escaped and now he's on top!
Centurion passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Centurion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The Manic Hispanic struggling a bit here.
The Manic Hispanic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vicente Centurion has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Manic Hispanic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Centurion's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The Manic Hispanic wants to control but Centurion is keeping busy.

The Manic Hispanic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Manic Hispanic is looking to control Centurion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Manic Hispanic avoid being mounted?
Centurion works his way into side control.
Centurion trying to control the action but The Manic Hispanic is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on The Manic Hispanic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Centurion is looking to take a break and control but The Manic Hispanic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Centurion gets caught flat footed, as The Manic Hispanic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Centurion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Manic Hispanic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Centurion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Manic Hispanic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Centurion is keeping the position for now.

Centurion looking for a guillotine here but The Manic Hispanic defends easily.
The Manic Hispanic trying to control but Centurion is working from the bottom.
Centurion wants to sweep here but The Manic Hispanic controlling him for the moment.
The Manic Hispanic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ricardo The Manic Hispanic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Manic Hispanic throws and elbow that misses. Centurion uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in The Manic Hispanic's guard. Nice move by Centurion!
The Manic Hispanic throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vicente Centurion.
I've got Centurion 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vicente Centurion!