PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Centofanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Turcotte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Turcotte is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Centofanti
vs
Turcotte

186 cm
21
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

175 cm
28
186 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Garra Suplementos (EnergyQ150 10$)
XTREME PWNAGE

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Centofanti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dennis Turcotte!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Turcotte tenderised Centofanti's leg. Centofanti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Centofanti closes the distance but Turcotte moves to the side
and Turcotte counters with a left to the body.
Turcotte misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Centofanti - that will leave a mark!
Turcotte shoots in and drives through. Centofanti sprawls well.
Turcotte throws a series of punches but Centofanti moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Centofanti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turcotte swats away the attempt to clinch by Centofanti.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Centofanti.
A low kick from Turcotte misses
and Centofanti counters with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte misses with a hook to the body
and Centofanti counters with a nice uppercut.
Marco Centofanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Centofanti throws an overhand right that lands on Turcotte's shoulder, as Turcotte tries to avoid the shot.
Centofanti throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Centofanti wants to land a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.
Centofanti throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Centofanti slaps away a takedown attempt from Turcotte, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Centofanti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Centofanti throws a leg kick but Turcotte moved away.
Turcotte just misses with a punch to the body.

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.
Centofanti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Centofanti blocks a leg kick.
Centofanti misses with a lunging right hand
and Turcotte counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Centofanti wants to clinch up but Turcotte keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Centofanti dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Centofanti throws a big shot that misses.
Turcotte circles away from the clinch attempt

and Turcotte counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Centofanti!
Centofanti is trying to escape the mount.

Turcotte is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Centofanti to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Centofanti shrugs it off.
Centofanti is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Turcotte jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Centofanti manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Centofanti gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Centofanti trying to control here.
Turcotte prevents Centofanti from improving his position.
Centofanti moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Centofanti is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Centofanti has his foot on Turcotte's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turcotte works his way back into a safe position though.

Centofanti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Turcotte pushing down on Centofanti's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Centofanti makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Centofanti.
Centofanti keeping full guard, as Turcotte tries to pass.
Centofanti is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Turcotte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Centofanti is keeping the position for now.

Centofanti has his foot on Turcotte's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turcotte works his way back into a safe position though.
Centofanti trying to strike off his back.
Turcotte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Centofanti is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Turcotte sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Centofanti's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte trying to mount his opponent but Centofanti defends it.
Turcotte is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Centofanti!
Centofanti is wriggling around trying to escape.
Centofanti is working hard here to advance position.
Centofanti gets back to half guard.
Centofanti is pressing down on Turcotte's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Turcotte is breathing heavily.
Turcotte wants to pass the guard but Centofanti is keeping the position.
Turcotte is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Centofanti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Centofanti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turcotte manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Centofanti works over Turcotte with some ground and pound from guard.
Turcotte looking for a sweep. Not yet Turcotte, not yet.
Centofanti trying to control the position from guard on top but Turcotte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Centofanti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turcotte bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Centofanti's guard.
Centofanti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turcotte manages to get himself to full guard.
Turcotte wants to sweep but no luck.

Turcotte looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Centofanti passes into half guard.
Turcotte on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Centofanti winds up and cracks Turcotte with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turcotte manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turcotte is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dennis Turcotte will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Turcotte checks a leg kick.
Turcotte takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Centofanti has his takedown stuffed

and Turcotte counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Centofanti!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turcotte throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Centofanti because Turcotte loaded up on that one.
Centofanti has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Centofanti manages to reverse the position and now he's in Turcotte's guard. Nice work there by Centofanti.
Turcotte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Centofanti looking to pass the guard.
Turcotte looking for a sweep. Not yet Turcotte, not yet.
Centofanti trying to control the position from guard on top but Turcotte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Centofanti works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Centofanti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Centofanti works his way into side control.
Turcotte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turcotte takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Centofanti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turcotte keeps working.
Turcotte is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Centofanti tries for a kimura but Turcotte is defending well.
Turcotte tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Centofanti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Turcotte sneaks back into half guard.
Centofanti working over Turcotte with some ground and pound. Turcotte looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Centofanti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turcotte is just riding it out for now. Centofanti eventually gives up the hold.

Centofanti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turcotte has managed to free his arm - good work.
Turcotte tries to roll over but Centofanti keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte is trying to maintain the position but Centofanti is very close to passing his half guard.
Turcotte is trying to get back to full guard.
Centofanti missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Centofanti is trying to work for a kimura but Turcotte is defending well.
Centofanti wants to free his trapped foot but Turcotte is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Centofanti working over Turcotte with some ground and pound. Turcotte looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Centofanti tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turcotte knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Turcotte regains full guard. Nicely done.
Centofanti pushing down on Turcotte's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte regains full guard. Nicely done.
Turcotte lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Centofanti!
Centofanti is looking to improve his position but Turcotte isn't that keen on the idea.
Turcotte fails to take his opponent's back.
Turcotte is landing with some decent strikes but Centofanti is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Centofanti regains half guard.
Turcotte thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Centofanti is pressing down on Turcotte's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dennis Turcotte.
I think Turcotte 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dennis Turcotte!