PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Centurion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrence Thornton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Thornton's choice of entrance music: Pusha T - Exodus 23:1. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Centurion
vs
Thornton

185 cm
34
175 lbs
29 - 9 - 2

187 cm
35
178 lbs
18 - 4 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 29 - 9 - 2, fighting out of London, Carlos Centurion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terrence Thornton!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Centurion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Centurion throws a head kick but Thornton moves out of range.
Thornton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Centurion is out of range and Thornton settles back down.
Centurion takes one on the button.
Good leg kick by Thornton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thornton checks a leg kick.
Thornton let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Centurion swats away the attempt to clinch by Thornton.
Thornton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Centurion scores with a kick to the body.
Thornton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Centurion. Centurion obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Centurion takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Centurion has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Centurion lands with a kick to the ribs.
Centurion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Centurion takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thornton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thornton throws a body kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton goes for a double leg but Centurion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Centurion continues to drive forward.
Centurion throws a leg kick but Thornton checks it.
Thornton looks to score with a jab to the body but Centurion is just out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thornton!
Thornton lands a right hook to the body.
Thornton lands a nice looking body shot.
Centurion looks to score with a jab to the body but Thornton is just out of range.

Thornton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Centurion manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Centurion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Thornton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Centurion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

It looks like Terrence Thornton has been cut.
Thornton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Centurion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A shot to the body from Thornton misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thornton takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Thornton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thornton lands in his opponent's guard.
Thornton trying to control but Centurion is working from the bottom.
Thornton throwing strikes but missing.

Centurion has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Thornton has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Thornton tries to throw a body punch but Centurion avoids it by throwing Thornton back against the cage.
Centurion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Centurion unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thornton looks winded!
Centurion lands an elbow just above Thornton 's eye.
Thornton misses with the head strike.

Centurion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thornton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Centurion rather than just go for the knockout.
Thornton misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Centurion. Thornton shrugs it off though.
Thornton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Centurion connects with an inside leg kick.
Centurion misses with a kick to the body.
Thornton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Centurion.
Thornton blocks a jab.
Centurion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thornton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thornton throws a sloppy head kick and Centurion moves out of range easily.
Carlos Centurion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Centurion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thornton.
Centurion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Thornton to counter with a crisp jab.
Thornton walks into a jab.
Centurion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Centurion tries to land a body kick
and Thornton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Centurion looks to score with a jab to the body but Thornton is just out of range.
Carlos Centurion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Centurion. Thornton shrugs it off though.
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!
Thornton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Centurion blocks the low kick.
Centurion connects with an inside leg kick.
Thornton cracks Centurion with an open hand slap.
Thornton lands a nice looking body shot.
Centurion misses with a wild body shot.
Thornton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Centurion.
Centurion lands an overhand right.
Centurion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Centurion avoids the head kick by Thornton.
Centurion swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thornton throws out a powerful jab.
Centurion throws a lazy body kick

so Thornton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Centurion pushes Thornton off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Centurion gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Thornton counter with a right hand.
Centurion tries a head kick but it misses.
Thornton lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Carlos Centurion will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Centurion lands a lovely overhand right.
Centurion throws a body kick that misses.
Thornton misses with a low kick.
Thornton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thornton connects with a looping right hand.
Thornton misses with a hook.
Carlos Centurion is winning the standup battle so far.
Thornton throws out a leg kick but Centurion moves out of range and Thornton only half commits.
Centurion jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Thornton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thornton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Centurion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thornton moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton misses the body punch
and Centurion counters with a nice kick to the body.
Centurion takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thornton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Centurion counters with a right hand to the body.
Centurion lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Centurion fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thornton on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Centurion.
Centurion throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thornton! But no joy.
Thornton has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Centurion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thornton lands a really nice looking cross but Centurion seems unphased.
Thornton avoids a kick to the body.
Centurion explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Centurion tries to land a front kick but Thornton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thornton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Centurion counters with an inside leg kick.
Centurion throws a leg kick but Thornton checks it.
Thornton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Centurion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Centurion throws an off balance right hand
and Centurion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thornton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thornton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thornton duly obliges.
Thornton avoids a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thornton throws a low kick, looking for Centurion's leg but Centurion calmly moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thornton walks into a jab.
Thornton lands with a right hand.
Centurion avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Centurion moves out of range as Thornton throws a body kick.
Centurion lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thornton lands a glancing blow to the side of Centurion's head.
Thornton just misses with a punch to the body.
Centurion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thornton moves away.
Centurion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thornton motions for Centurion to come forward. Thornton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Thornton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thornton misses with the head strike.
Centurion missing with knees to the body.
Thornton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centurion cracks Thornton with a nice body shot.

Centurion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thornton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Centurion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Centurion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thornton - that will leave a mark!
Centurion throws a head kick but Thornton moves out of range.
Centurion with a hook.
Thornton throws a body shot but no joy.
Centurion throws a shot from downtown. Thornton moves away and avoids it.
Centurion tries to move into range but Thornton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thornton misses with a wild body shot.
Thornton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thornton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Centurion.
Nice uppercut there from Thornton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Centurion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thornton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thornton tries to score with a low kick but Centurion moves his leg out of the way.
Centurion takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thornton. Centurion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Centurion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thornton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thornton lands with an overhand left.
Centurion cracks Thornton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thornton moves out of range of the body kick from Centurion.
Nice body punch from Thornton.
Centurion is looking to land body kicks.
Thornton misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Centurion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thornton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Centurion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Carlos Centurion will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Terrence Thornton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Centurion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Centurion defending well as Thornton loads up on a big left hand.
Centurion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thornton has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Centurion.
Thornton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Centurion misses with a hook
and Thornton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thornton avoids a kick to the body.
Thornton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Centurion defends it well.
Centurion doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Centurion looks to land a body kick but Thornton moved away.
Centurion throws a wild body kick that Thornton sees coming a mile off.
Centurion lands with a nice body kick.
Thornton lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Centurion throws a lazy body kick
and Thornton counters with a straight right hand.
Thornton just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Centurion misses the target.
Thornton cracks Centurion with an open hand slap.
Centurion throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thornton! But no joy.
Centurion throws a hook but Thornton blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton stalks Centurion and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Centurion's face. Centurion staggers backwards, shaken.
Thornton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Centurion was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornton.
Centurion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thornton manages to avoid it.
Centurion takes one on the button.
Centurion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Both fighters circling a little - Centurion finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thornton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Centurion misses with a body kick.
Thornton throws a big shot that misses.
Centurion lands a right hook to the body.
Thornton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Centurion counters with a stiff right hand.
Centurion misses with a low kick.
Centurion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thornton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Centurion lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Thornton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thornton swings for the body but Centurion moves out of range.
Centurion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Centurion throws a body punch but Thornton moves out of range.
Centurion attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Centurion tries to move into range but Thornton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Centurion tries to work over Thornton's front leg with a kick but Thornton checks it.
Thornton looks to score with a jab to the body but Centurion is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Centurion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thornton throws a looping overhand right but Centurion ducks down to avoid it.
Centurion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Centurion wants it to stay on the feet.
Centurion feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Thornton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thornton throws a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Centurion!
Nice body kick from Centurion.
Thornton throws a looping overhand right but Centurion ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centurion lands a nice shot that snaps Thornton's head back.
Centurion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thornton misses with a low kick.
Thornton blocks the body kick.
Centurion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thornton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Centurion manages to avoid it.
Centurion tries to land a front kick but Thornton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Terrence Thornton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Centurion.
Thornton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Centurion with a body shot.
Centurion moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
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.
Centurion throws a body punch but Thornton moves out of range.
Centurion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Thornton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Centurion quickly recovers to half guard.
Centurion taking some punishment here, with Thornton in his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Centurion taking some punishment here, with Thornton in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thornton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Centurion's head.

Centurion makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Centurion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thornton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thornton misses with a low kick.
Thornton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carlos Centurion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thornton moves out of range of the body kick from Centurion.
Thornton is looking to score with low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Centurion.
Thornton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Centurion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thornton is looking to chop away at Centurion's legs.
Thornton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Centurion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Carlos Centurion.
Well Centurion has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Centurion!
After the big win, Carlos Centurion made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.