PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vicente Centurion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hercules Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Centurion
vs
Rockefeller

180 cm
20
153 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
155 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Win Nutritional - proof of quality

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vicente Centurion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hercules Rockefeller!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Centurion shoots for a double leg takedown but Rockefeller sprawls well. He's pushed Centurion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hercules Rockefeller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Centurion staying out of range there.
Rockefeller looks to land a right hand but Centurion moved out of range.
Rockefeller connects with a body shot.
Rockefeller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Centurion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rockefeller scores with a shot to the body.

Centurion darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rockefeller is looking to control Centurion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rockefeller avoid being mounted?
Centurion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rockefeller is pressing down on Centurion's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Centurion throws a big right hand that misses.
Centurion preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Centurion is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Centurion preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Centurion lands a couple of elbows.
Rockefeller throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Centurion is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rockefeller working a defensive guard here.
Rockefeller thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Centurion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rockefeller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Centurion has managed to get both his arms back between Rockefeller's legs - danger averted.
Rockefeller is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rockefeller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Rockefeller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Centurion is just riding it out for now. Rockefeller eventually gives up the hold.
Centurion wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Centurion missing with punches from the bottom.

Centurion looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Centurion trying to hold on to Rockefeller's head to control him but Rockefeller postures up.
Rockefeller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Centurion trying to control here.

Rockefeller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Centurion doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rockefeller.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rockefeller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Centurion.
Rockefeller thows a body shot but no joy.
Hercules Rockefeller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Centurion walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Centurion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rockefeller throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller thows a body shot but no joy.
Rockefeller misses with a body shot.
Rockefeller lands a jab to the nose.

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.
Rockefeller works Centurion's body with a nice hook.
Centurion shoots in but Rockefeller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vicente Centurion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Centurion on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rockefeller waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Centurion.
Rockefeller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Rockefeller misses its intended target.
Rockefeller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Centurion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rockefeller leaves Centurion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rockefeller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rockefeller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Centurion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hercules Rockefeller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Centurion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rockefeller takes a swing at Centurion's ribcage but misses.
Centurion with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rockefeller to score with a decent uppercut.
Centurion needs to keep his hands up - Rockefeller had a free shot at his head there.
Centurion shoots for a double leg takedown but Rockefeller sprawls well. He's pushed Centurion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rockefeller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rockefeller throws a series of punches but Centurion moves out of range.
Rockefeller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rockefeller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rockefeller lands a glancing blow to the side of Centurion's head.
Centurion drops his hands momentarily and Rockefeller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rockefeller misses with an uppercut. Centurion saw that one coming.
Centurion looks for a takedown but Rockefeller sprawls well.
A left lands for Rockefeller.
Rockefeller scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Centurion.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vicente Centurion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockefeller connects with a body shot.
Centurion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rockefeller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Centurion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rockefeller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Centurion doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Centurion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rockefeller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Centurion rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Centurion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Centurion.
Rockefeller works Centurion's body with a nice hook.
Rockefeller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rockefeller lands a nice shot to the body.
Rockefeller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Donk. Rockefeller catches Centurion right on the button with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Centurion moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rockefeller thows a body shot but no joy.
Centurion slips a jab from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller lands a nice shot to the body.
Centurion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rockefeller as he jumps to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockefeller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hercules Rockefeller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rockefeller lands a nice hook to Centurion's body. Centurion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Centurion fails with a takedown attempt.
Rockefeller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Centurion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rockefeller lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rockefeller.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Centurion shoots in but no luck this time.
Centurion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Centurion there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rockefeller digs a good body shot into Centurion's ribs.
Rockefeller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Centurion's head backwards.
Rockefeller lands a jab to the nose.
Rockefeller lands the left hand.
Rockefeller stalks Centurion and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Centurion's face. Centurion staggers backwards, shaken.
A shot to de liver by Rockefeller. Beautiful body shot.
Centurion walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good shot there by Rockefeller.
Centurion is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Rockefeller finds it's way through Centurion's defenses.
Centurion looks for a takedown but Rockefeller sprawls well.
Rockefeller scores with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockefeller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rockefeller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Centurion has time to react.
Centurion looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rockefeller cracks Centurion with a right hand to the side of the head.
Centurion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rockefeller.
Centurion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rockefeller lands a head shot.
Centurion looks for a takedown but Rockefeller sprawls well.
Rockefeller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Centurion walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Centurion shoots in for a double leg but Rockefeller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Centurion moves forwards but Rockefeller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rockefeller lands with a nice combination. Centurion backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hercules Rockefeller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Rockefeller throws a big shot that misses.
Rockefeller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rockefeller misses with a wild body shot.
Centurion takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Centurion slips under a jab.
A big right from Rockefeller misses.
Rockefeller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rockefeller slaps away a takedown attempt from Centurion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rockefeller misses with a straight right.
Centurion takes one to the side of the head.
Rockefeller digs a good hook to Centurion's body.
Rockefeller scores with a sloppy right hand. Centurion should have avoided that one.
Centurion slips a straight right by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rockefeller jabs at Centurion's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Centurion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rockefeller avoids it really well and circles away.
Centurion takes one to the side of the head.
Rockefeller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rockefeller thows a body shot but no joy.
Rockefeller lands a really nice looking cross but Centurion seems unphased.
Rockefeller throws a looping overhand right but Centurion ducks down to avoid it.
Rockefeller missing with a left hand there. Centurion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rockefeller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Centurion's hands.
Centurion doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rockefeller misses the target.
Rockefeller misses the shot to the body.
Rockefeller misses the shot to the body.
Rockefeller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Centurion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Rockefeller. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Rockefeller.
Rockefeller misses with an uppercut.
A lazy left from Rockefeller finds it's target.
Centurion slips under a jab from Rockefeller.
Centurion looks for a takedown but Rockefeller sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vicente Centurion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockefeller lands a nice shot to the body.
Rockefeller looks to score with a jab to the body but Centurion is just out of range.
Centurion is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Centurion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Centurion there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rockefeller throws a lazy right hand but Centurion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rockefeller misses the shot to the body.
Rockefeller looks to throw the jab but Centurion is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rockefeller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Centurion at a distance.
Centurion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rockefeller avoids it really well and circles away.
Centurion fails with the takedown.
Rockefeller misses with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Rockefeller. No joy for Centurion on that attempt.
Rockefeller missing with a left hand there. Centurion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rockefeller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rockefeller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rockefeller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rockefeller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rockefeller misses with a body shot.
Rockefeller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Centurion.
Centurion with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rockefeller to score with a decent uppercut.
Centurion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rockefeller circles away.
Rockefeller throws a jab when Centurion was well out of range.
No joy there for Rockefeller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rockefeller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Centurion doesn't seem bothered though.
Rockefeller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Centurion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rockefeller works the jab nicely.
Rockefeller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rockefeller scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Centurion defending well as Rockefeller loads up on a big left hand.
Vicente Centurion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circle momentarily. Rockefeller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rockefeller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hercules Rockefeller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rockefeller 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hercules Rockefeller!