PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ciro Terranova (ranked 2647 p4p, 23223 weight class) and Hristo Borisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Terranova
vs
Borisov

181 cm
42
208
42 - 21 - 0

188 cm
26
205
7 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 42 - 21 - 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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Hristo Borisov!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terranova slaps away a takedown attempt from Borisov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Borisov.
Terranova attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Borisov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Borisov misses with a takedown attempt
and Terranova counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ciro Terranova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hristo Borisov.
Terranova digs a good body shot into Borisov's ribs.
Terranova lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Borisov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Borisov keeps Terranova at a distance using the push kick.
Terranova throws a leg kick which misses Borisov's front leg but catches the back leg as Borisov tries to avoid it.
Terranova dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Terranova jabs Borisov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terranova chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Borisov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Terranova swats away the attempt to clinch by Borisov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terranova throws a nice inside leg kick.
Terranova is looking to score with low kicks.
Terranova misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Terranova.
Terranova takes a swing at Borisov's ribcage but misses.
Borisov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Terranova finds it's way round the side to connect with Borisov's head.
Borisov checks the leg kick.
Borisov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Terranova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borisov manages to avoid it.
Borisov flicks out a counter leg kick but Terranova steps away.
Terranova fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Borisov checks it well.
Terranova lands with a thumping leg kick.
Terranova throws a leg kick but Borisov moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terranova thuds a left hand into Borisov's body.
Terranova keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Borisov darts in looking for a takedown but Terranova gets double underhooks and turns Borisov into the cage.
Good standup being displayed there by Terranova as he connects with a hook.
Terranova circles away from the clinch attempt.
Terranova fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Borisov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Borisov throws a lazy head kick
and Terranova counters with an inside leg kick.
Terranova connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Borisov checks the leg kick.
Borisov shoots in for a takedown but Terranova shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Borisov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Terranova but Terranova pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Terranova connects with a leg kick.
Terranova is looking to wear down Borisov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terranova swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Borisov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Borisov.
Borisov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Terranova changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Terranova fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Terranova circles away from the clinch attempt
and Terranova counters with a good low kick that Borisov was not able to check.
Good leg kick by Terranova.
Borisov with a poor takedown
and Terranova counters with an outside leg kick.
Terranova keeps the fight on the outside.
Terranova scores with a leg kick.
Borisov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terranova throws a body punch but Borisov moves out of range.
Borisov throws a fast counter high kick but Terranova manages to duck under it in time.
Terranova throws a leg kick which misses Borisov's front leg but catches the back leg as Borisov tries to avoid it.
Terranova ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Terranova tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Borisov is able to avoid easily.
And Borisov tries to counter it with a takedown but Terranova pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terranova throws a low kick but it's checked well by Borisov.
Terranova misses with a low kick.
Borisov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Terranova counters with a nice low kick that buckles Borisov's knee momentarily.
Borisov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Terranova can pounce on him.
Terranova throws a low kick but Borisov moves out of range easily.
Terranova lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Borisov tries to clinch up.
Terranova darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Terranova blocks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Terranova.
Borisov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Terranova.
Borisov tries to clinch there but Terranova circles away.
Terranova appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ciro Terranova dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nice sprawl there from Terranova as Borisov shoots in.
Borisov checks a leg kick.
Borisov unleashes a big counter combination but Terranova bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Terranova lands a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Borisov or perhaps it was just good defense by Terranova, which made it look bad.
Borisov tries to clinch but Terranova moves away
and Terranova counters with a thumping low kick.
Borisov tries for a takedown but Terranova sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ciro Terranova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hristo Borisov.
Terranova lands a nice leg kick that just misses Borisov's sensitive parts.
Terranova stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Terranova scores with a shot to the body.
Terranova lands with an uppercut that bounces Borisov off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borisov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Terranova misses with a low kick.
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.
Borisov avoids the body shot from Terranova.
Borisov with the counter takedown but Terranova avoids it easily.
Terranova dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terranova lands a nice shot that snaps Borisov's head back.
Terranova pivots, looking for a leg kick but Borisov is out of range and Terranova settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Terranova.
Terranova with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Terranova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borisov manages to avoid it.
Borisov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ciro Terranova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Terranova lands a body shot.
Terranova moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Terranova blocks a head kick by Borisov.
Terranova misses with a low kick.
Terranova misses with a wild body shot.
Terranova keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Borisov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Terranova misses the shot to the body.
Terranova throws a chopping leg kick but Borisov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Terranova keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Terranova swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Terranova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borisov moves away.
Terranova scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Terranova lands a glancing blow to the side of Borisov's head.
Borisov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Terranova is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Borisov.
Terranova moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Terranova dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Borisov. That did some damage!
Borisov wants to clinch
and Terranova counters with a leg kick.
Borisov shoots in looking for a takedown but Terranova manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Borisov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Terranova scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terranova with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Borisov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terranova.
Terranova circles away from the clinch attempt.
Borisov is looking to clinch.
Terranova fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Borisov checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terranova. Borisov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Borisov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Terranova sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Terranova is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Terranova misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Borisov blocks the leg kick.
Borisov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Terranova lands a nice looking body shot.
Terranova lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Terranova stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Terranova wants it to stay on the feet.
Terranova thumps Borisov with a low kick.
Terranova throws a low kick, looking for Borisov's leg but Borisov calmly moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terranova connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Terranova throws a leg kick which misses Borisov's front leg but catches the back leg as Borisov tries to avoid it.
Terranova fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Borisov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Borisov shoots in for a takedown but Terranova shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Borisov avoids the body shot from Terranova.
As Terranova backs off Borisov throws a huge counter combo but Terranova manages to avoid it all.
Ciro Terranova is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terranova scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Terranova dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Borisov. That did some damage!
Terranova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borisov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Terranova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borisov was well out of range. Poor timing from Terranova.
Terranova misses the shot to the body.
Terranova throws a good cross that connects.
Terranova keeps the fight on the outside.
Terranova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borisov can do to turn this around?
A cross from Terranova lands.
Terranova scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ciro Terranova dominated that second round.
That's time! Terranova's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Borisov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Terranova is fending him off so far but Borisov persists. Nope, Terranova circles away and we're back to standing.
Borisov fails with the takedown
and Terranova counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Borisov thinking.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Terranova.
Terranova digs a good hook to Borisov's body.
Terranova throws a nice outside leg kick.
Borisov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Terranova sprawls well. Terranova wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Borisov gets slowly back to his feet.
Ciro Terranova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hristo Borisov.
Terranova swats away the attempt to clinch by Borisov.
Terranova swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borisov checks a leg kick nicely.
Borisov shoots in but Terranova avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Borisov wants to clinch but Terranova slips to the side
and Terranova counters with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov is looking to clinch.
Terranova moves out of range of the leg kick from Borisov.
Borisov checks a leg kick nicely.
Terranova changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Terranova with the inside leg kick.
Terranova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terranova buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Borisov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Terranova wants to slow Borisov down by chopping away at his legs.
Terranova swings for the body but Borisov moves out of range.
Terranova fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Borisov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Borisov fails with the takedown.
Terranova looks to score with a jab to the body but Borisov is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov tries to clinch up
and Terranova makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Terranova wants to land a leg kick but Borisov is out of range.
Borisov misses with a takedown
and Terranova counters with an outside leg kick.
Terranova jabs at Borisov's body.
Terranova thuds his right hand into Borisov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terranova tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Borisov is able to avoid easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Borisov or perhaps it was just good defense by Terranova, which made it look bad.
Terranova fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Borisov misses with a takedown attempt
and Terranova counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Borisov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Terranova fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Borisov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terranova fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Borisov.
Terranova changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Terranova lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Borisov at a distance.
Borisov tries to clinch but Terranova is having none of it.
Terranova just misses with a punch to the body.
Terranova dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borisov shoots for a takedown but Terranova saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Borisov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Terranova. Terranova obviously looking to wear him down.
Borisov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Terranova looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Terranova. Beautiful body shot.
Terranova lands a jab to the head.
Terranova looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Terranova throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Terranova fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Borisov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Borisov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
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!
Borisov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Terranova as he jumps to the side.
Terranova swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Terranova connects with a leg kick.
Terranova throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borisov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Terranova can pounce on him.
Terranova stuns Borisov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Terranova is looking to slow Borisov down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Terranova.
Borisov is looking to clinch but Terranova is avoiding it.
Borisov has a takedown stuffed.
Hristo Borisov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terranova lands with a nice body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ciro Terranova showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Terranova 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ciro Terranova!