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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Huang (ranked 1529 p4p, 193 weight class) and Ciro Terranova (ranked 792 p4p, 107 weight class). Kevin Huang could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ciro Terranova's chin.
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188 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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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
16 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Huang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ciro Terranova!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terranova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terranova keeps Huang at a distance using the push kick.
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.
Ciro Terranova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terranova throws a shot from downtown. Huang moves away and avoids it.
Terranova connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Terranova lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Terranova 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.
Terranova throws a hook but Huang blocks it.
We've been hearing reports that Huang has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Terranova throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Terranova.
Terranova is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Terranova staying out of range there.
Terranova keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Huang backing away here, and Terranova unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Terranova wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Huang ducks under a wild hook from Terranova.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terranova throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Huang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Huang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Terranova lands with an overhand left.
Terranova scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Huang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Terranova.
A nice inside leg kick there by Terranova. That's going to slow Huang down.
Huang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Terranova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huang manages to avoid it.
Terranova connects with a crisp jab.
Huang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Terranova.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huang slips a straight right by Terranova.
A big left from Terranova misses.
Huang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Terranova works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terranova fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Huang ducks under a wild hook from Terranova.
Terranova misses with a hook. Huang ducked under it nicely.
Huang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Terranova connects with a crisp jab.
Terranova misses with a hook. Huang ducked under it nicely.
Huang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big left from Terranova misses.
Terranova throws a series of punches but Huang avoids them all with ease.
Terranova swings for the body but Huang moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Huang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Terranova feints and then cracks Huang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Huang down.
Terranova misses with a straight right.
Terranova lands with a right hand.
Huang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Huang attempts a counter takedown but Terranova avoids it well and moves away.
Terranova misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terranova cracks Huang with an open hand slap.
Terranova lands a nice shot that snaps Huang's head back.
Terranova throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Huang counters with a straight right hand.
Huang misses with a hook. Terranova ducked under it nicely.
Huang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ciro Terranova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huang shoots in and drives through. Terranova sprawls well.
Terranova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Huang shoots in for a takedown but Terranova shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Terranova will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Huang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Terranova looks to throw the jab but Huang is out of range.
Jab, jab by Terranova - just one landing.
Huang sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
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 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huang manages to avoid it.
Huang tries to counter with a takedown but Terranova is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Terranova jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Huang shoots in and bounces Terranova off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Huang keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Terranova's head.
Huang trying to control but Terranova is working from the bottom.
Huang lands a couple of digs.
Terranova is looking to stand up but Huang isn't so interested in that idea.
Huang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Terranova pushes Huang away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Huang gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Terranova is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Huang throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Huang 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.
Terranova is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s 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!
Huang lands with an overhand left.
Huang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Terranova throws a looping overhand right but Huang ducks down to avoid it.
Terranova throws out a powerful jab.
Huang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Terranova moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Terranova looks to throw the jab but Huang is out of range.
Terranova looks to throw the jab but Huang is out of range.
Huang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Huang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Terranova.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Terranova sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Terranova looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Terranova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Terranova jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Huang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Terranova but Terranova pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huang avoids the head kick by Terranova.
Huang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terranova lands a nice leg kick that just misses Huang's sensitive parts.
Terranova has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Terranova scores with a decent looking hook.
Terranova throws an overhand right that lands on Huang's shoulder, as Huang tries to avoid the shot.
Terranova throws a lazy right hand but Huang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Huang attempts a counter takedown but Terranova avoids it well and moves away.
Huang ducks under a wild hook from Terranova.
That kick from Terranova tenderised Huang's leg. Huang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Terranova uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Huang.
Terranova cracks Huang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Terranova uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Huang has time to react.
Terranova feints and then cracks Huang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Huang down.
Ciro Terranova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Terranova connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Terranova misses.
Huang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Huang, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Huang as he checks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Huang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Huang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Terranova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huang was well out of range. Poor timing from Terranova.
Huang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huang attempts a counter takedown but Terranova avoids it well and moves away.
Huang ducks under a wild hook from Terranova.
Huang tries to counter with a takedown but Terranova is quick to defend against it.
Terranova scores with a jab. Huang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Terranova gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Huang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Terranova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang prevents Terranova from getting back to his feet.
Huang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Huang throwing strikes from guard but Terranova blocks nicely.
Terranova wants to get back to his feet but Huang is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Terranova kicks Huang off and gets to his feet.
Huang slips under a jab.
Terranova throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A cross from Terranova lands.
Terranova just misses with a punch to the body.
Terranova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Terranova throws a body shot but no joy.
Huang fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Terranova. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Terranova.
Nice body punch from Terranova.
Huang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Terranova is fending him off so far but Huang persists. Nope, Terranova circles away and we're back to standing.
Terranova scores with a nice right hand.
Huang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Terranova.
Huang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terranova lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Terranova does it's job there.
Terranova stuns Huang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Terranova lands with an overhand left.
Nice straight punches there by Terranova. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Terranova.
A lazy left from Terranova finds it's target.
And that’s 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
That kick from Terranova tenderised Huang's leg. Huang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Huang fails with a takedown attempt.
Terranova lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Terranova delivers a nice body kick.
Terranova throws a body kick that misses
and Huang counters with a takedown into side control.
Terranova is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Huang has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terranova keeps working.
Huang in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Huang works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kevin Huang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Terranova pushes Huang away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Huang gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang trying to control the position but Terranova is working away.
Huang lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Terranova down.
Huang is chipping away with strikes.
Terranova is pushing Huang's head away, looking to escape. Huang manages to hold on to the position though.
Huang controls the position.
Huang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Terranova, who protects the arm well.
Terranova is pushing Huang's head away, looking to escape. Huang manages to hold on to the position though.
Huang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Terranova, who protects the arm well.
Huang trying to control the action but Terranova is working from the bottom.
Kevin Huang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Huang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Terranova is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Huang asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huang looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Terranova is avoiding damage well.
Terranova tries to escape but Huang is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Huang are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Huang grinds an elbow into Terranova's temple.
Huang trying to control the action but Terranova is working from the bottom.
Huang goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Terranova rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Huang's guard! Nice work there by Terranova!
Terranova decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Huang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Terranova.
Terranova jabs Huang right on the nose. Huang blinks but takes it well.
Huang shoots for a takedown but Terranova saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Terranova misses with a straight right.
Terranova thuds his shin into the meat of Huang's side.
Terranova throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terranova scoring well with a low kick there.
Terranova misses with a hook. Huang ducked under it nicely.
Huang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ciro Terranova is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Huang moves out of range of the body kick.
Huang shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Terranova lands.
Terranova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huang.
Terranova with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Terranova misses with a hook.
Huang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Terranova cracks Huang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Terranova cracks Huang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Huang misses with an uppercut.
Terranova doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Terranova swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Huang.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ciro Terranova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Terranova winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ciro Terranova!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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