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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Larkin (ranked 236 p4p, 171 weight class) and Ciro Terranova (ranked 32 p4p, 19 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donnie Larkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ciro Terranova!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terranova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Terranova cracks Larkin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Terranova connects with a leg kick.
Terranova throws a jab but it's blocked by Larkin.
Terranova looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Larkin tests Terranova's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Larkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Larkin takes one on the button.
Terranova has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Terranova misses.
Larkin shoots in and drives through. Terranova sprawls well.
Good standup being displayed there by Terranova as he connects with a hook.
Larkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Terranova.
Terranova throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Terranova throws a leg kick but Larkin checks it.
Terranova pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Larkin back to the cage. Terranova follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Terranova.
Terranova lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Larkin clobbers Terranova with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Larkin connects with a high kick.
A low kick from Larkin misses
and Terranova connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin lands a high kick!
Terranova lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Larkin blocks the body kick.
Larkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terranova moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Larkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Terranova.
Terranova swings widly with a right hand
and Larkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Terranova lands with a thumping leg kick.
Larkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Terranova looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Terranova sizes up Larkin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Larkin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Terranova manages to avoid it.
Ciro Terranova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Larkin throws a head kick that misses.
Larkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Terranova.
Terranova throws a series of punches but Larkin moves out of range.
Terranova shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Larkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Terranova scores with a nice right hand.
Larkin takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larkin walks into a left hand.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Larkin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab lands there for Larkin.
Terranova lands a jab.
Terranova throws a jab but it's blocked by Larkin.
Terranova misses with a kick to the body.
Larkin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Terranova throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Larkin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Terranova can pounce on him.
Ciro Terranova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larkin checks a leg kick.
Larkin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Larkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Terranova throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Terranova misses with a looping left.
Larkin is looking to counter punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Terranova.
A bone on bone clash there as Larkin blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Terranova.
Terranova scoring well with a low kick there.
Larkin lands a jab to the nose.
Terranova is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Larkin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Terranova connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Larkin's hands.
Larkin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Terranova can pounce on him.
Terranova gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A shot to the liver by Larkin. Beautiful body shot.
Larkin scores with a jab to the body.
Larkin takes one on the button.
Larkin with the inside leg kick.
Larkin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terranova fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Larkin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Terranova rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Larkin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Terranova lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Terranova.
Terranova staying out of range there.
Terranova bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Larkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Terranova momentarily.
Larkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Terranova was well out of range. Poor timing from Larkin.
Terranova rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Larkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terranova throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Larkin on the side of the head.
Larkin misses with an uppercut. Terranova saw that one coming.
Terranova throws a hook but Larkin avoids it easily.
Terranova slips a jab from Larkin.
Terranova misses with a head kick.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Terranova as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Larkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larkin slips a jab and a cross from Terranova.
Larkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Terranova throws a leg kick but Larkin moved away.
Larkin attempts a counter takedown but Terranova avoids it well and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Larkin as he connects with a hook.
Larkin ducks right into an uppercut from Terranova.
Larkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Larkin throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Terranova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larkin.
Larkin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Terranova throws a hook but Larkin blocks it.
Terranova throws out a leg kick but Larkin moves out of range and Terranova only half commits.
Larkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Terranova connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ciro Terranova dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Larkin moves out of range as Terranova strikes.
Larkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Larkin throws a body punch but Terranova moves out of range.
A big right from Terranova misses.
Nice jab there from Terranova.
Larkin tries a head kick but it misses.
Terranova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Terranova waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larkin.
Terranova lands a jab to Larkin's midsection.
Larkin misses with an uppercut.
Terranova tried to score with a low kick but Larkin checks it.
Terranova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larkin misses with a hook.
Terranova takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ciro Terranova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terranova lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Larkin walks into a stiff left hand from Terranova.
Terranova blocks a head kick by Larkin.
Terranova throws a right hand that misses
and Larkin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Terranova blocks the low kick.
Terranova connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terranova connects with a looping right hand.
Terranova cracks Larkin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Terranova does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Larkin 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Terranova as he connects with a hook.
Terranova slips under a jab.
Terranova feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Larkins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Terranova displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larkin throws out the jab.
Terranova throws a leg kick but Larkin checks it.
Terranova rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Larkin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Larkin scores with a nice strike.
Larkin takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terranova throws a head kick but Larkin moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Larkin.
Terranova looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Terranova motions for Larkin to come forward. Terranova throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Larkin staying out of range there.
Larkin takes a swing at Terranova's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larkin takes a swing at Terranova's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Terranova does no damage.
Terranova throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Terranova throws a hook but Larkin avoids it easily.
Terranova misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Terranova.
Larkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Terranova manages to avoid it.
Terranova ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Terranova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terranova throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larkin.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Larkin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Terranova throws a lazy right hand but Larkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Terranova takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Larkin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Larkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Terranova.
Larkin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Terranova's head backwards.
Terranova drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Larkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin swings for the body but Terranova moves out of range.
Terranova loads up on a big right hand but Larkin slips the punch.
Larkin slips a jab from Terranova.
Terranova missing with a left hand there. Larkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Terranova throws an overhand right that lands on Larkin's shoulder, as Larkin tries to avoid the shot.
Terranova takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Larkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Terranova is just out of range.
Terranova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Terranova misses with a wild body shot.
Terranova moves out of range as Larkin throws a body kick.
Terranova shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice uppercut there from Terranova.
Terranova slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Terranova.
Terranova connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Larkin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Larkin there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Terranova misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terranova blocks a jab.
Terranova is looking for the big counter here.
That kick from Terranova tenderised Larkin's leg. Larkin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Terranova checks a low kick from Larkin.
Terranova connects with a leg kick.
Larkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Terranova loads up on a big right hand but Larkin slips the punch.
Larkin moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Larkin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larkin blocks a head kick by Terranova.
Larkin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Terranova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larkin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Larkin.
Larkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terranova misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Larkin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terranova misses with a body kick.
Larkin defending well as Terranova loads up on a big left hand.
Larkin misses with a shot to the body
and Terranova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Larkin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Terranova.
And that is 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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Terranova misses with a jab to the body
and Larkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Larkin shoots in and drives through. Terranova sprawls well.
Terranova swings widly with a right hand
and Larkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Terranova misses.
Terranova throws a shot from downtown. Larkin moves away and avoids it.
Terranova looks to throw the jab but Larkin is out of range.
Terranova tries to land a leg kick but Larkin saw it coming and moves away.
Terranova looks to score with a jab to the body but Larkin is just out of range.
Larkin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Terranova finds it's way round the side to connect with Larkin's head.
Terranova displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larkin throws out the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Larkin.
Terranova looks to land a right hand but Larkin moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin checks a leg kick nicely.
Terranova checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good exchange - Terranova coming out on top.
Larkin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Larkin slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Terranova. That snapped Larkin's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin walks into a jab.
A slow jab from Larkin misses its intended target.
Terranova throws out a counter right but Larkin avoids it with no problem.
Larkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Terranova throws out the jab.
Larkin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Larkin takes one on the button.
Terranova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larkin backing away here, and Terranova unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Terranova throws a series of punches but Larkin avoids them all with ease.
Terranova throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Terranova looks to score with a jab to the body but Larkin is just out of range.
Terranova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Terranova throws a good cross that connects.
Terranova throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Larkin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A combination from Terranova does no damage.
Terranova misses with an uppercut
and Larkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Larkin loads up on a big right hand but Terranova slips the punch.
Larkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Terranova with a jab.
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!
Larkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Terranova will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Terranova.
Larkin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Larkin closes the distance and clinches up with Terranova, looking for a takedown. Larkin pushes Terranova against the cage but Terranova circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Larkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Terranova lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larkin circles away quickly and effectively.
Larkin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Terranova just manages to avoid it.
Larkin takes a swing at Terranova's ribcage but misses.
Terranova scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Terranova misses with a two punch combination.
Larkin checks a low kick from Terranova.
Larkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Terranova looks to land a body kick but Larkin moved away.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Terranova.
Terranova lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Larkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terranova tries a quick counter leg kick but Larkin is wise to it.
Terranova stuffs the takedown.
Terranova moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Terranova throws a combination that misses
and Larkin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terranova throws a lazy right hand but Larkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Terranova slips under a jab from Larkin.
Nice defenses there by Larkin.
Terranova throws a hook but Larkin blocks it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Larkin. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Larkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Larkin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Terranova.
Larkin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Larkin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Larkin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Terranova throws a nice looking combination but Larkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larkin tried to counter with a leg kick but Terranova avoided it.
Larkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Larkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Larkin looks to throw the jab but Terranova is out of range.
Larkin slips a jab and a cross from Terranova.
Terranova throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Terranova missing with a left hand there. Larkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Terranova avoids the body shot from Larkin.
A jab from Terranova does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ciro Terranova is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terranova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larkin.
No joy there for Terranova, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donnie Larkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terranova jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Larkin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larkin misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Larkin, as that shot connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larkin.
Larkin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Terranova lands with an overhand left.
Terranova thumps Larkin with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Terranova - just one landing.
Terranova thuds his shin into the meat of Larkin's side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terranova swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Terranova turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Terranova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Terranova takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Larkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Terranova.
Good exchange - Larkin coming out on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ciro Terranova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Terranova 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ciro Terranova!
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