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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Distor Centura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Staunton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Centura comes to the cage accompanied by 12 Stones - Bulletproof. Steve Staunton will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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180 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
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201 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Distor Centura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Staunton!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Centura shoots in looking for a takedown but Staunton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Centura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No joy there for Staunton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Centura darts in looking for a takedown but Staunton gets double underhooks and turns Centura into the cage.
Centura dives in for a single leg takedown but Staunton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Distor Centura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Centura shoots in for a double leg but Staunton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Staunton with the counter takedown but Centura avoids it easily.
Staunton feints a jab promting Centura to slip. Staunton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Centura slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Staunton throws out a powerful jab.
Staunton fails with a takedown attempt.
Centura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Staunton sprawls well. Staunton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Centura gets slowly back to his feet.
Staunton with the counter takedown but Centura avoids it easily.
Centura shoots in but no luck this time.
Centura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Staunton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Centura somewhat.
Centura gets caught napping as Staunton dives in and scores a takedown. Centura manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Centura keeping full guard, as Staunton tries to pass.
Staunton wants to control from the top but Centura keeps moving.
Centura on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Centura tries to get out of the position.
Staunton throws a big right hand that misses.
Staunton throwing strikes but missing.
Staunton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Centura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Staunton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Staunton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Centura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's two 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.
Staunton is in close to Centura's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Staunton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Staunton passes to side control.
Centura is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Demon's Elite Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Centura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Centura is not content to let Staunton control the position.
Staunton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Staunton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Centura sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staunton advances to mount.
Centura is squirming around, avoiding Staunton's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Centura tries to lock up and control but Staunton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Staunton wants to control the pace but Centura is squirming around nicely.
Centura can't escape the position.
Staunton thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Centura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Staunton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Centura can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Staunton misses with some ground and pound and Centura recovers position to half guard.
Staunton is looking to take a break and control but Centura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Staunton throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Centura to regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Staunton trying to control but Centura is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Staunton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Centura tries for a takedown but Staunton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Centura fails to land the takedown.
Steve Staunton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Centura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Staunton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Centura somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Distor Centura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Centura dives in and grabs Staunton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Staunton pushes down on Centura's head and hops out.
Centura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Staunton as he jumps to the side.
Good standup being displayed there by Staunton as he connects with a hook.
Staunton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staunton misses with a few strikes there.
Staunton stuffs the takedown attempt from Centura. Centura gets slowly back to his feet.
Staunton fails with a takedown attempt.
Staunton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Centura fails with a takedown attempt.
Staunton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Centura defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Centura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Staunton as he avoids it easily.
Staunton scores with a jab. Centura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Centura fails to land the takedown.
Distor Centura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staunton stuffs the takedown attempt from Centura. Centura gets slowly back to his feet.
Staunton connects with a body shot.
Staunton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Staunton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Centura on the side of the head.
Centura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Centura gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Staunton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Centura can't keep his opponent in guard - Staunton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Centura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Staunton.
Staunton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Staunton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Staunton is looking to advance position but Centura won't allow it.
Staunton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Centura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Staunton on the ground.
Staunton is pressing down on Centura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Centura is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Staunton in particular looking to stall.
Staunton wants to control but Centura is keeping him busy.
Staunton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Centura defending well though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Centura. No joy for Staunton on that attempt.
Staunton lands a nice shot to the body.
Staunton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Staunton pulls Centura in close to his closed guard and prevents Centura from doing any damage or advancing position.
Staunton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staunton has control of Centura's left arm, preventing Centura from doing any damage.
Centura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Staunton looking for a sweep. Not yet Staunton, not yet.
Centura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Centura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Staunton keeping moving, preventing Centura from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Staunton holds on and takes a little breather.
Centura cracks Staunton with a solid left hand.
Staunton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Centura is one step ahead there.
Centura trying to control the position from guard on top but Staunton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Staunton 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.
Centura throwing strikes from guard but Staunton blocks nicely.
Staunton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Centura manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Staunton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Centura or perhaps it was just good defense by Staunton, which made it look bad.
Centura shoots for a double leg takedown but Staunton sprawls well. He's pushed Centura's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Centura as Staunton shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Centura.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Distor Centura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Centura shoots in for a double leg but Staunton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Centura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Steve Staunton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Staunton keeping control of the position.
Staunton tries to get to full guard but Centura has control of the leg.
Centura takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staunton wants to get back to full guard.
Centura is nestled in close to Staunton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Staunton desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Staunton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staunton is trying to control but can't.
Centura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Staunton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Staunton gets back to full guard.
Staunton looking for a sweep. Not yet Staunton, not yet.
Staunton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Centura.
Staunton seems keen to control Centura's posture.
Staunton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Centura is controlling him.
Centura works over Staunton with some ground and pound from guard.
Staunton wants to sweep here but Centura controlling him for the moment.
Centura throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staunton has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Centura has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Staunton.
Staunton manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Staunton with that takedown attempt.
Steve Staunton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Staunton tests Centura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Centura looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Centura or perhaps it was just good defense by Staunton, which made it look bad.
Staunton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Centura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Staunton somewhat.
Centura drops down looking for a counter takedown but Staunton sprawls and moves away.
Centura closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staunton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Staunton trying to advance position but Centura counters by regaining guard.
Centura keeping full guard, as Staunton tries to pass.
Staunton trying to control the position from guard on top but Centura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Staunton wants to pass the guard but Centura is keeping the position.
Staunton postures up in Centura's guard and throws a big left but Centura blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staunton trying to control but Centura is working from the bottom.
Staunton wants to pass the guard but Centura is keeping the position.
Staunton throws a strike but Centura rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Staunton is controlling Centura's posture.
Centura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Distor Centura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Staunton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 Distor Centura.
Well Staunton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Staunton!
Our winner, Steve Staunton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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