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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ciro Terranova (ranked 224 p4p, 449 weight class) and Finnish Experiment lV (ranked 32 p4p, 59 weight class). Finnish Experiment lV told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ciro Terranova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment lV!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment lV takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Experiment lV throws a body shot but no joy.
Terranova lands a body shot.
Terranova misses the shot to the body.
As Terranova backs off Experiment lV throws a huge counter combo but Terranova manages to avoid it all.
Terranova throws an overhand right that lands on Experiment lV's shoulder, as Experiment lV tries to avoid the shot.
Experiment lV takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Terranova misses with a series of wild punches.
Experiment lV is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Terranova.
Terranova throws a good cross that connects.
Ciro Terranova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment lV walks into a stiff left hand from Terranova.
Terranova looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Experiment lV jabs Terranova right on the nose. Terranova blinks but takes it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Experiment lV lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Terranova has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Terranova and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Terranova lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Experiment lV circles away quickly and effectively.
Experiment lV throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Terranova throws out a loose jab but Experiment lV uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment lV has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment lV swings for the body but Terranova moves out of range.
Experiment lV cracks Terranova with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Terranova moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Terranova throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Experiment lV sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Experiment lV lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Experiment lV moves out of range as Terranova strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terranova slips a straight right by Experiment lV.
Experiment lV misses with a leg kick.
Experiment lV displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Terranova throws out the jab.
Terranova slips a straight right by Experiment lV.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terranova. Experiment lV does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Experiment lV.
A looping hook to the body misses from Experiment lV. Terranova does a little dance to reset his feet.
Experiment lV looks to score with a jab to the body but Terranova is just out of range.
Terranova looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Terranova uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Experiment lV.
Terranova rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Experiment lV counters with a stiff right hand.
Experiment lV looks to score with a jab to the body but Terranova is just out of range.
Terranova looks for the body kick but Experiment lV saw that one coming.
Terranova tries to land a leg kick but Experiment lV saw it coming and moves away.
Terranova throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment lV moves out of range easily.
Terranova loads up on a big right hand but Experiment lV slips the punch.
A jab from Terranova does it's job there.
Experiment lV throws a hook but Terranova blocks it.
Terranova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Experiment lV.
Terranova takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terranova looks to throw the jab but Experiment lV is out of range.
Terranova misses the shot to the body.
Terranova tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Experiment lV is able to avoid easily.
Terranova fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Terranova uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Experiment lV.
Terranova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Experiment lV moves out of range as Terranova throws a body kick.
Terranova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment lV.
Terranova throws out a leg kick but Experiment lV moves out of range and Terranova only half commits.
Terranova lands with an uppercut that bounces Experiment lV off the cage and back into range.
Terranova throws a lazy right hand but Experiment lV sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Terranova defending well as Experiment lV loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Experiment lV misses the target.
Terranova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV connects with a body shot.
Terranova throws a chopping leg kick but Experiment lV manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Experiment lV lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Terranova at a distance.
Experiment lV steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Terranova.
A cross from Terranova lands.
Experiment lV chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Terranova can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A shot to the liver by Experiment lV. Beautiful body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Terranova lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Experiment lV has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Experiment lV and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Terranova tries to land a leg kick but Experiment lV saw it coming and moves away.
Terranova is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Experiment lV throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Terranova pivots, looking for a leg kick but Experiment lV is out of range and Terranova settles back down.
Terranova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terranova just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Experiment lV needs to keep his hands up - Terranova had a free shot at his head there.
Experiment lV uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Terranova.
Terranova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Terranova scores with a shot to the body.
Terranova takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Experiment lV takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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 is looking to chop away at Experiment lV's legs.
Terranova moves out of range as Experiment lV throws a body kick.
Terranova is looking to counter with a body kick.
Terranova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Experiment lV punishes Terranova's body with a nice straight punch.
Experiment lV connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terranova just misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment lV throws a low kick but Terranova moves out of range easily.
Experiment lV lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Terranova throws a right hand that Experiment lV ducks under and follows up with a left that Experiment lV also avoids with ease.
Experiment lV throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big left from Experiment lV misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Terranova misses its target.
Terranova dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Terranova throws a good cross that connects.
A nice combination there by Terranova.
Terranova avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Experiment lV misses.
Terranova throws a low kick, looking for Experiment lV's leg but Experiment lV calmly moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Experiment lV lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Terranova has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Terranova and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terranova. Experiment lV does a little dance to reset his feet.
Experiment lV feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terranova keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Terranova.
Experiment lV looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Terranova feints a jab promting Experiment lV to slip. Terranova then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Experiment lV slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Terranova takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ciro Terranova will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Experiment lV keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Experiment lV pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Experiment lV lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Terranova scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Terranova cracks Experiment lV with a good jab.
Experiment lV throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Terranova throwing a counter right hand but Experiment lV manages to avoid it.
Terranova lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Terranova shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Terranova is looking to chop away at Experiment lV's legs.
Experiment lV looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Terranova looks to land a right hand but Experiment lV moved out of range.
Experiment lV lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Experiment lV misses with a lunging right hand
and Terranova counters with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Terranova, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Terranova misses with a low kick.
Experiment lV takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Terranova is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Experiment lV.
Terranova misses with a body punch
enabling Experiment lV to counter with a crisp jab.
Terranova on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A solid leg kick lands there for Experiment lV.
Experiment lV throws a lazy right hand but Terranova sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terranova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ciro Terranova is winning the standup battle so far.
Terranova throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Experiment lV misses with a hook. Terranova ducked under it nicely.
Experiment lV uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Terranova.
Terranova moves out of range as Experiment lV strikes.
Experiment lV tries to work over Terranova's front leg with a kick but Terranova checks it.
Terranova throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Experiment lV! But no joy.
Experiment lV keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Experiment lV uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Terranova.
Experiment lV scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Experiment lV on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Terranova. Terranova obviously looking to wear him down.
Terranova looks to throw the jab but Experiment lV is out of range.
Terranova checks the leg kick nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Experiment lV.
Terranova throws a body punch but Experiment lV moves out of range.
Terranova throws a series of punches but Experiment lV moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Experiment lV. Terranova does a little dance to reset his feet.
Terranova keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Experiment lV.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Terranova. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Terranova.
Experiment lV swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terranova bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Terranova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Experiment lV.
Terranova goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Terranova misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Terranova.
Experiment lV keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Terranova fakes the leg kick and cracks Experiment lV in the body.
Terranova throws a front kick aimed at Experiment lV's knee but Experiment lV avoids it well.
Terranova blocks a jab.
Terranova connects with the punch.
Terranova displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Experiment lV throws out the jab.
Terranova takes one to the side of the head.
Terranova defending well as Experiment lV loads up on a big left hand.
Experiment lV misses with a hook.
Experiment lV turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Terranova.
Experiment lV lands with a nice combination. Terranova backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terranova bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Terranova cracks a nice hook into Experiment lV's ribs.
Terranova buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Terranova takes a swing at Experiment lV's ribcage but misses.
Experiment lV misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Terranova makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Experiment lV misses with a looping right.
Experiment lV gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Terranova.
Terranova attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Terranova keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Terranova. Terranova obviously looking to wear him down.
Experiment lV's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Experiment lV is looking to score with low kicks.
Terranova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Experiment lV was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Terranova looks to score with a jab to the body but Experiment lV is just out of range.
Terranova looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Terranova lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Experiment lV circles away quickly and effectively.
Terranova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Experiment lV.
Terranova lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Experiment lV throws a lazy right hand but Terranova sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV throws a low kick but Terranova moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terranova finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Experiment lV takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Terranova throws a leg kick but Experiment lV sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Terranova.
Terranova fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Experiment lV looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Experiment lV misses with a double jab.
Terranova throws an overhand right that lands on Experiment lV's shoulder, as Experiment lV tries to avoid the shot.
Terranova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Terranova misses with an uppercut.
Terranova jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Experiment lV blocks a head kick by Terranova.
Experiment lV connects with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terranova throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Terranova throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab lands there for Terranova.
Experiment lV throws a leg kick but Terranova moved away.
Terranova misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ciro Terranova dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Experiment lV drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Experiment lV throws a looping overhand right but Terranova ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Terranova, right into the meat of the thigh.
Terranova slips a straight right by Experiment lV.
Terranova throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Terranova ducks under a wild hook from Experiment lV.
A slow jab from Terranova misses its intended target.
Experiment lV lands with a good body shot.
Experiment lV takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Experiment lV thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Experiment lV.
Terranova motions for Experiment lV to come forward. Terranova throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Experiment lV was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Experiment lV smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Terranova tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Experiment lV tried to score with a low kick but Terranova checks it.
A quick step to the side and Terranova tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Experiment lV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Experiment lV swings for the body but Terranova moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment lV moves away from the strike by Terranova.
Terranova throws the kick towards the body but Experiment lV avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terranova slips a jab from Experiment lV.
Terranova looks to land a left hand but Experiment lV moved out of range nicely.
Experiment lV throws a leg kick but Terranova sees it coming and moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Experiment lV might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Terranova has got the better of the exchanges.
A jab from Experiment lV does it's job there.
Good leg kick by Experiment lV.
Nice straight punches there by Terranova. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Terranova.
Terranova fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Terranova displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Experiment lV throws out the jab.
Experiment lV has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Terranova swings for the body but Experiment lV moves out of range.
Experiment lV looks to land a combination. Terranova sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Terranova connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Terranova lands a slapping body shot.
Experiment lV connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment lV misses with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Terranova scores with a four punch combination!
Nice shot by Experiment lV.
Terranova misses the shot to the body.
Terranova throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Experiment lV.
Finnish Experiment lV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terranova takes one on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Experiment lV, as that shot connected.
Experiment lV swings for the body but Terranova moves out of range.
Experiment lV misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Experiment lV.
A little feinted left hand from Terranova on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Terranova's corner calls for a 1-2. Terranova obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Terranova throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Experiment lV.
Experiment lV tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Terranova misses.
Terranova gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Experiment lV.
Experiment lV looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Experiment lV doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Experiment lV takes a kick to the side of the head.
Experiment lV waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Terranova.
Experiment lV scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Experiment lV catches Terranova napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Terranova to the canvas!
Terranova is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Experiment lV stops Terranova from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Experiment lV accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Experiment lV throws a big elbow that misses.
Terranova is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Experiment lV lands a couple of elbows.
Terranova utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Experiment lV throws a big elbow that misses.
Experiment lV prevents Terranova from getting back to his feet.
Experiment lV looking to pass the guard.
Terranova avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Experiment lV throws a big elbow that misses.
Experiment lV has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Experiment lV stops Terranova from standing up.
Ciro Terranova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Terranova wants to get back to his feet but Experiment lV passes into half guard.
Terranova pushes Experiment lV off looking to stand but Experiment lV dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Experiment lV wants to slow Terranova down by chopping away at his legs.
Experiment lV connects with a leg kick.
Terranova throws a sloppy body shot
and Experiment lV counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Terranova.
Experiment lV scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terranova scores with a kick to the body.
Terranova looks to throw the jab but Experiment lV is out of range.
Terranova is looking to land body kicks.
Experiment lV throws the left hand but Terranova avoids the punch easily.
Terranova throws a hook but Experiment lV avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finnish Experiment lV comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Terranova has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ciro Terranova!
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