PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Lutter (ranked 3946 p4p, 24551 weight class) and Henrik Centoro (ranked 480 p4p, 619 weight class). Lutter's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Island Boy. Henrik Centoro will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lutter
vs
Centoro

188 cm
26
178
5 - 6 - 0

188 cm
22
180
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Highland Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Lutter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henrik Centoro!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Centoro works over Lutter's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Travis Lutter has been cut.
Centoro connects with a looping right hand.
Lutter shoots for a double leg takedown but Centoro sprawls well. He's pushed Lutter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lutter.
Centoro's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Centoro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Centoro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lutter doesn't seem bothered though.
Lutter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lutter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Centoro as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Lutter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Centoro scores with a jab to the jaw.

Lutter manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Centoro on his heels. He'll look to pass Centoro's guard now, I'm sure.
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!

Centoro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lutter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lutter looking to pass the guard.
Centoro striking off his back but it's not causing Lutter any problems.
Lutter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lutter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lutter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lutter throwing strikes but missing.
Lutter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lutter tries to free his leg and advance position but Centoro is retaining full guard.
Centoro is trying to keep Lutter in close.
Centoro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lutter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lutter throws a big elbow that misses.

Lutter postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Centoro is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lutter, into his guard.

Lutter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Centoro is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lutter working for a triangle but Centoro defends it easily.
Lutter tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Centoro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lutter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Centoro has managed to get both his arms back between Lutter's legs - danger averted.

Lutter is looking for a triangle but Centoro pushes his legs off easily.

Lutter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Centoro is aware though and is defending well.
Centoro trying to control but Lutter is working from the bottom.
Lutter trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lutter has his foot on Centoro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Centoro works his way back into a safe position though.
Centoro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lutter is keeping the position for now.

Lutter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Centoro defends well.

Lutter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Centoro is aware though and is defending well.
Lutter has momentary wrist control but Centoro slips an elbow through the middle.

Centoro drops back looking for a leg! Lutter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lutter manages to kick Centoro off! Centoro jumps back into Lutter's guard.
Centoro trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lutter's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lutter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Lutter has his foot on Centoro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Centoro works his way back into a safe position though.
Lutter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Centoro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Centoro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lutter scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Centoro won't allow Lutter to sweep him here.
Centoro trying to control but Lutter is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Travis Lutter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Travis Lutter's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Lutter gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Lutter tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Centoro is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Lutter buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Lutter!! Lutter is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Centoro throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrik Centoro!
In defeat, Travis Lutter stepped up to the mic, saying 'Travis Lutter is like the Michael Jordan of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu'.