PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeVon Hampton (ranked 1694 p4p, 4147 weight class) and Ciro Terranova (ranked 256 p4p, 527 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hampton
vs
Terranova

180 cm
26
205
13 - 5 - 0

181 cm
44
208
44 - 24 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, DeVon Hampton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 44 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ciro Terranova!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terranova connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Terranova stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Terranova wants it to stay on the feet.
Terranova let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Hampton blocks the leg kick.
Hampton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hampton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terranova now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Terranova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hampton was well out of range. Poor timing from Terranova.
Hampton tries to counter with a takedown but Terranova is quick to defend against it.
Hampton throws a combination that misses
and Terranova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Terranova throws a leg kick

and Hampton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hampton controlling from the top position.
Terranova wants to stand but Hampton is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hampton lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hampton landing with the ground and pound.
Hampton tries to free his leg and advance position but Terranova is retaining full guard.

Terranova pushes Hampton off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hampton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Terranova's waist but Terranova gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hampton off to one side.
Hampton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Terranova was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeVon Hampton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hampton slips a straight right by Terranova.
Hampton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Terranova throws a leg kick

and Hampton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Terranova won't be happy with that.
Hampton in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hampton in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hampton 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hampton controls the position from side control.
Terranova stops Hampton from passing to mount.
Terranova tries to escape but Hampton is in control.

Hampton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Terranova wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hampton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hampton tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hampton landing strikes.
Terranova tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Terranova is trying to stand back up.
Hampton punches Terranova on the ear.
Terranova trying to get back to his feet but Hampton is in full control for now.

Hampton has his opponent's back but Terranova is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Hampton.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terranova misses with a leg kick

and Hampton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hampton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Terranova is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Hampton landing strikes from the mount and Terranova is in trouble!
Hampton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hampton trying to control but Terranova is having none of it.
Hampton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hampton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Terranova can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hampton misses with a takedown
and Terranova counters with an inside leg kick.
Hampton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Terranova turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Terranova throws a leg kick but Hampton checks it.
Hampton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hampton cracks Terranova with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hampton misses with a takedown attempt - Terranova sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hampton has his takedown stuffed
and Terranova counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeVon Hampton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terranova staying out of range there.
Terranova is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hampton with a body shot.
Hampton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Hampton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Terranova throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciro Terranova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Terranova misses

and Hampton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Terranova pushes Hampton off and gets back to his feet.
Terranova throws a body punch but Hampton moves out of range.
Terranova takes a swing at Hampton's ribcage but misses.
Hampton feinted with a counter takedown.
Hampton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Hampton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Terranova working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hampton.
Hampton prevents Terranova from getting back to his feet.
Hampton trying to control but Terranova is working from the bottom.
Terranova is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hampton cracks Terranova with a solid left hand.
Hampton cracks Terranova with a solid left hand.

Terranova is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hampton has Terranova pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Terranova manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Terranova prevents the takedown attempt.
Hampton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Terranova is defending well.
Hampton can't get the takedown.

Terranova manages to break the clinch.
Terranova scores with a leg kick.
Terranova fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hampton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hampton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Terranova's waist but Terranova gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hampton off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hampton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hampton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Terranova avoids it really well and circles away.
Terranova flicks out a counter leg kick but Hampton steps away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some bone on bone action there as Hampton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ciro Terranova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Terranova scores with a jab to the body.
Terranova throws a body shot but no joy.
Hampton shoots in looking for a takedown. Terranova tries to sprawl out of it but Hampton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Terranova manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Terranova with the inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terranova lands a nice shot to the body.
Hampton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terranova.
Hampton with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Terranova jabs Hampton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Terranova throws a leg kick which misses Hampton's front leg but catches the back leg as Hampton tries to avoid it.
Ciro Terranova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Terranova. Beautiful body shot.
Terranova with the inside leg kick.

Hampton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Terranova manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hampton keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
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.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hampton blocks a low kick nicely.
Hampton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hampton slips a jab from Terranova.
Terranova throws a body punch but Hampton moves out of range.
Hampton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Terranova lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Terranova throws a leg kick but Hampton checks it.
Hampton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Terranova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hampton was well out of range. Poor timing from Terranova.
Terranova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hampton moves away.
Hampton attempts a counter takedown but Terranova avoids it well and moves away.
Terranova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Terranova is predictable there

and Hampton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Terranova is looking to stand up but Hampton isn't so interested in that idea.
Hampton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hampton wants to control from the top but Terranova keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hampton wants to pass the guard but Terranova is keeping the position.
Terranova is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Terranova keeping full guard, as Hampton tries to pass.
Terranova wants to stand up but Hampton is controlling him.
Hampton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hampton works over Terranova with some ground and pound from guard.
Hampton stops Terranova from standing up.
Hampton wants to pass the guard but Terranova is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Terranova wants to stand up but Hampton is controlling him.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hampton blocks a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hampton is defended easily by Terranova.
Terranova takes a swing at Hampton's ribcage but misses.
Terranova just misses with a punch to the body.
Hampton tries for a takedown but Terranova sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Terranova thows a leg kick but Hampton checks it

and Hampton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Terranova!

Terranova sneaks out the side door and pushes Hampton away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Terranova shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hampton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Terranova as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeVon Hampton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good work by Hampton as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Terranova.
Hampton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hampton feinted with a counter takedown.
Hampton shoots in for a double leg but Terranova sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Terranova misses with a hook to the body

so Hampton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Terranova wriggles free and stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Terranova throws a leg kick

so Hampton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Terranova kicks Hampton off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hampton avoids the body shot from Terranova.
Hampton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hampton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terranova lands a right hook to the body.
Hampton blocks a leg kick.
Hampton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A bone on bone clash there as Hampton blocks the leg kick.
Hampton shoots and misses
and Terranova counters with a stiff right hand.
Hampton checks the leg kick.
Hampton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Terranova scoring well with a low kick there.
Terranova lunges at Hampton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hampton's hand.
Terranova walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hampton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Terranova shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hampton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Terranova sprawls and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ciro Terranova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Terranova has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

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