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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ciro Terranova (ranked 2204 p4p, 294 weight class) and George Salvador (ranked 251 p4p, 39 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ciro Terranova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, George Salvador!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terranova lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Salvador at a distance.
Salvador turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Terranova tries to close the distance and clinch but Salvador swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Terranova takes a swing at Salvador's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Terranova, right into the meat.
Terranova takes a swing at Salvador's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Salvador's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Salvador tries to keep at a distance but Terranova has taken the fight into the clinch.
Terranova tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salvador avoids it.
Terranova missing with knees to the body.
Terranova misses with a body punch.
Salvador tries a body shot but Terranova blocks it.
Terranova using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Salvador has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Salvador swings wildly with an uppercut but Terranova uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terranova lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Terranova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salvador lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Terranova.
Salvador working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salvador misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Salvador.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvador misses with some punches.
Terranova throws an elbow that misses.
Salvador has a couple of punches blocked by Terranova.
Terranova lands with a left to the head.
Terranova throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Salvador blocks an elbow strike.
Salvador with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Salvador cracks Terranova with a nice body shot.
Salvador blocks an elbow strike from Terranova.
Salvador cracks Terranova with a nice body shot.
Salvador working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Salvador scores with a shot to the side of Terranova's head.
Terranova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Terranova throws an elbow but misses.
Terranova misses with an elbow strike.
Salvador scores with a shot to the side of Terranova's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Salvador.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Salvador.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salvador connects with a knee to the head.
Salvador working aggressively here.
Terranova trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terranova's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Terranova.
Salvador blocks an elbow strike.
Terranova creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Terranova.
Salvador lands a hook to the side of the head.
Terranova looking to throw knees to the head but Salvador is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Terranova.
Terranova misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Terranova.
A left hand lands to the body for Terranova.
Salvador misses with a short punch on the inside.
Terranova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Terranova misses with an elbow strike.
Terranova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Salvador lands with a left to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Terranova.
Salvador has a couple of punches blocked by Terranova.
Salvador lands a hook to the side of the head.
Terranova looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Salvador misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terranova digs a right hand underneath Salvador's ribcage. Salvador let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Salvador scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Terranova lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salvador backwards.
Terranova lands a shot to the body.
Salvador misses with a punch on the inside.
Terranova gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Terranova misses with a body punch.
Terranova scores with a shoulder strike.
Salvador blocks an elbow strike.
Terranova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Terranova throws an elbow that misses.
Terranova has a couple of punches blocked by Salvador.
Terranova creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Terranova.
Salvador lands a hook to the side of the head.
Terranova throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Salvadors head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salvador takes a shot to the head.
Terranova misses with a short punch on the inside.
Terranova lands a left hand.
Terranova lands an elbow inside that Salvador shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terranova misses with a body punch.
Terranova softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Terranova landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Terranova.
Salvador swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Terranova lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Salvador.
Salvador looks winded!
Terranova throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Terranova throws an elbow that misses.
Salvador has a couple of punches blocked by Terranova.
Terranova lands an elbow inside that Salvador shrugs off.
It looks like George Salvador has been cut.
Terranova misses with an elbow strike.
Salvador blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Terranova utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Salvador throws a punch but it's blocked by Terranova.
Terranova misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Terranova.
Salvador misses with a knee strike.
Terranova comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Terranova tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salvador avoids it.
Salvador has a couple of punches blocked by Terranova.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ciro Terranova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Salvador's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Terranova. Those never looked like landing.
Terranova misses with a hook.
Salvador steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Salvador slips a straight right by Terranova.
Terranova rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salvador moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Salvador tries to score with a low kick but Terranova moves his leg out of the way.
Salvador throws a shot from downtown. Terranova moves away and avoids it.
Salvador walks into a straight right hand from Terranova.
George Salvador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Terranova looks to score with a jab to the body but Salvador is just out of range.
Terranova checks a low kick from Salvador.
Salvador throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Salvador.
A swing and a miss from Terranova.
A little jabbing left from Salvador on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Terranova.
Terranova ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvador misses with a left hand
and Terranova counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ciro Terranova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terranova throws a shot to the body.
Terranova's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Salvador takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Salvador circles away from the clinch attempt
and Salvador counters with a good, hard body kick but Terranova shrugs it off.
Ciro Terranova is winning the standup battle so far.
Salvador uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terranova.
Terranova throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salvador counters with a left to the body.
Terranova looks to clinch
and Salvador connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salvador uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Terranova.
Terranova misses the jab.
Terranova misses with a right hand
and Salvador cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Terranova takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Terranova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvador can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terranova blocks a head kick by Salvador.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terranova takes a swing at Salvador's ribcage but misses.
Salvador looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Terranova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salvador was well out of range. Poor timing from Terranova.
Terranova loads up on a big right hand but Salvador slips the punch.
Salvador is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Terranova with a body shot.
Salvador throws a hook to the side of Terranova's head but Terranova sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Terranova throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salvador sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Salvador takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Terranova moves into the clinch.
Salvador misses with some punches.
Terranova landing knees to the body.
Terranova lands an elbow inside that Salvador shrugs off.
Salvador fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salvador lands with a light punch inside.
Terranova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Salvador.
Terranova misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terranova throws an elbow but it misses.
Terranova scores with a shot to the side of Salvador's head.
Salvador misses with a punch on the inside.
Salvador misses with the head strike.
Terranova can't find room to land a body shot as Salvador controls the action.
Terranova pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terranova.
Salvador scores with a shot to the side of Terranova's head.
Salvador misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Salvador struggles to land a body shot inside as Terranova controls his hands.
Salvador with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Terranova avoids the elbow strike from Salvador, against the cage.
Terranova tries to work over Salvador's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Salvador managing to block the knees to the body from Terranova.
A short right from Salvador.
Salvador throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ciro Terranova has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salvador misses with a knee strike.
Salvador avoiding damage as Terranova throws knees to the body.
Salvador managing to block the knees to the body from Terranova.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvador lands with a right to the head.
Salvador looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terranova lands a right hand.
Salvador blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salvador lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Salvador lands a left hand that snaps the head of Terranova backwards.
Terranova misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terranova.
Salvador gets through Terranova's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salvador.
Salvador has a couple of punches blocked by Terranova.
Salvador lands a nice uppercut.
Terranova throws an elbow but it misses.
Salvador lands a right hand.
Terranova lands a hook to the side of the head.
Terranova pushes off an throws an elbow but Salvador leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Terranova takes an elbow to the temple.
Terranova takes a shot to the head.
Salvador misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terranova.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George Salvador will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on George Salvador's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A slow jab from Terranova misses its intended target.
Terranova scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Terranova punishes Salvador's body with a nice straight punch.
Salvador displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Terranova throws out the jab.
Terranova motions for Salvador to come forward. Terranova throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Salvador throws out a counter right but Terranova avoids it with no problem.
Salvador displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Terranova throws out the jab.
Salvador doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Terranova scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Salvador throws a hook but Terranova avoids it easily.
Terranova lands a really nice looking cross but Salvador seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvador throws a leg kick but Terranova sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from Salvador misses.
Salvador misses with a body kick.
Donk. Terranova catches Salvador right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terranova scores with a hook to the body. Salvador takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Terranova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salvador.
Terranova lands a two punch combo.
Salvador throws a hook but Terranova avoids it easily.
Salvador keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Terranova avoids a punch combination nicely.
Terranova throws a body punch but Salvador moves out of range.
Jab by Salvador.
Salvador slips under a jab from Terranova.
Terranova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salvador throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Terranova.
Salvador feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Terranovas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Terranova.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Terranova works the jab nicely.
Terranova jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Salvador is looking to clinch but Terranova is avoiding it.
Terranova on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Terranova takes a swing at Salvador's ribcage but misses.
Terranova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salvador manages to avoid it.
Salvador blocks a jab.
Salvador throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Terranova cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salvador looks to score with a jab to the body but Terranova is just out of range.
Terranova moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Salvador lands a right hook to the body.
Terranova instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvador lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Terranova lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Salvador lands a left hand that snaps the head of Terranova backwards.
Terranova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salvador dodges an elbow strike from Terranova.
A short left from Salvador.
Terranova softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Salvador pushes off an throws an elbow but Terranova leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Salvador takes an elbow to the temple.
Terranova avoids the elbow strike from Salvador, against the cage.
Terranova lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Salvador.
Salvador tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salvador swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Terranova tries to throw a body punch but Salvador avoids it by throwing Terranova back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Terranova throws an elbow but it misses.
Terranova gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Salvador misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salvador misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvador throws a punch but it's blocked by Terranova.
Salvador lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Salvador creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Terranova's defenses.
Terranova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salvador misses with a body punch.
Terranova is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salvador is defending well for now.
Salvador swings wildly with an uppercut but Terranova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terranova tries to work over Salvador's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Salvador blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Terranova blocks a body shot from Salvador.
Salvador scores with a shoulder strike.
Terranova throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Salvador.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salvador throws a knee to the head but misses.
Salvador avoiding damage as Terranova throws knees to the body.
Salvador fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Terranova lands a body punch.
Terranova misses with an elbow over the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ciro Terranova.
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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ciro Terranova!
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