PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DJ Augustus (ranked 300 p4p, 38 weight class) and Ciro Terranova (ranked 729 p4p, 97 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Augustus
vs
Terranova

187 cm
33
194 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

181 cm
31
197 lbs
21 - 8 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013

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 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, DJ Augustus !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ciro Terranova!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terranova stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Terranova wants it to stay on the feet.
Terranova looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been hearing reports that Augustus has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Terranova stuffs the takedown.
Terranova looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Augustus looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Augustus wants to pass the guard but Terranova is keeping the position.
Augustus stands up over Terranova, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Augustus is in close to Terranova's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Augustus is in close to Terranova's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Terranova has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Augustus is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Terranova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Augustus shoots in for a takedown but Terranova shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Terranova! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Augustus . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Terranova. No joy for Augustus on that attempt.
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!
Terranova dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Terranova leaves Augustus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Terranova. No joy for Augustus on that attempt.
We've been informed that Terranova has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Terranova stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Terranova wants it to stay on the feet.
Terranova looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ciro Terranova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Augustus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Terranova circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Augustus or perhaps it was just good defense by Terranova, which made it look bad.
Terranova swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Augustus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Augustus scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Terranova to see if he's OK.
Terranova wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Augustus misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terranova is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Augustus asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Augustus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustus content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Terranova stops Augustus from passing to mount.
Augustus working the ground and pound but Terranova is defending the strikes.
Terranova is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Augustus in side control, throwing shots but Terranova defends.
Terranova wants to get back to his feet.
Augustus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terranova keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Augustus is trying to get an arm triangle but Terranova is defending well.

Augustus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Augustus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Augustus in side control, throwing shots but Terranova defends.
Augustus trying to control the position but Terranova is working away.
Terranova is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Terranova defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Augustus .
Augustus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Terranova but Terranova pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Terranova stuffs the takedown attempt from Augustus . Augustus gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Terranova on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Augustus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Augustus tries for a takedown but Terranova sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Augustus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Terranova defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Augustus .
Augustus shoots in but Terranova avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Augustus takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Terranova turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

It looks like DJ Augustus has been cut.

Augustus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Terranova is trying to defend but Augustus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Augustus lands a nice short elbow.
Terranova is looking to escape.

Terranova pushes Augustus off and gets back to his feet.
Augustus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Terranova but Terranova pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little jabbing left from Terranova on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ciro Terranova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Augustus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Terranova swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Augustus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Augustus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Terranova cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Augustus . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Augustus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Terranova as he jumps to the side.
Terranova looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Augustus shoots in and gets a takedown into Terranova's guard.
Augustus trying to control but Terranova is working from the bottom.
Terranova utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Augustus prevents Terranova from getting back to his feet.
Terranova can't keep his opponent in guard - Augustus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Terranova is refusing to be controlled, as Augustus sits in half guard.
Augustus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Terranova has one foot on Augustus 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Augustus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Terranova defends it nicely.
Terranova throws the kick towards the body but Augustus avoids it.

Augustus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terranova is pushing Augustus 's head away, looking to escape. Augustus manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Terranova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Augustus misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terranova is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Augustus is controlling him well.
Augustus takes a little break here. Terranova wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Terranova bucks up and tries to throw Augustus off but instead Augustus has got his back!
Terranova prevents Augustus from getting a body triangle.

Augustus looking for the RNC.
Terranova wants to get back to his feet.
DJ Augustus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

Terranova is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Augustus off. It looks like it's working - Augustus slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Terranova displaying calm under pressure there.
Terranova stuffs the takedown.
Augustus closes the distance and clinches up with Terranova, looking for a takedown. Augustus pushes Terranova against the cage but Terranova circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Augustus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Terranova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Augustus fails with a takedown attempt.
Augustus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Terranova as he avoids it easily.
Terranova swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augustus fails with the takedown
and Terranova counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ciro Terranova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DJ Augustus 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Terranova connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Augustus 's hands.

Augustus is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Augustus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Terranova rattles Augustus with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Augustus tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Terranova dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Augustus stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ciro Terranova!