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AFC New York 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carmine Turturro (ranked 23780 p4p, 353 weight class) and Gabriel Ward (ranked 23076 p4p, 345 weight class). Gabriel Ward will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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148 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carmine Turturro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Ward!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turturro as he jumps to the side.
Turturro attempts a counter takedown but Ward avoids it well and moves away.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Turturro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Turturro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Still in half guard, Turturro seems content to control.
Turturro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ward defends it well.
Turturro is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward tries to roll over but Turturro keeps him under control.
Turturro works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward tries to improve position but can't.
Ward gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Turturro goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ward is on top in guard.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro pulls Ward in close to his closed guard and prevents Ward from doing any damage or advancing position.
Turturro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turturro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Turturro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turturro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turturro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turturro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Turturro tries for a kimura but Ward is defending well.
Turturro controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Turturro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura but Ward is defending well.
Turturro is working for a kimura but Ward is defending it quite comfortably.
Turturro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Turturro controlling his opponent.
Turturro wants to finish this one by submission but Ward is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Turturro.
Ward keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ward is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ward keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Turturro is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ward can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ward tries to hold on but Turturro pushes him away.
Turturro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ward is wriggling around trying to escape.
Turturro content just to control the position here.
Turturro looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turturro controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carmine Turturro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Turturro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ward was covering up waiting for the punch and Turturro finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Turturro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turturro has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.
Ward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turturro defends it easily.
Turturro stands and throws Ward's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Turturro moves into full mount!
Turturro wants to take his opponent's back but Ward doesn't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro content just to control the position here.
Turturro works his way to his opponent's back.
Turturro is cranking Ward's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Ward! He's tightened the choke and Ward is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carmine Turturro!
After the fight, Carmine Turturro was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Tolevski (ranked 23045 p4p, 374 weight class) and Richard Gurd (ranked 23658 p4p, 352 weight class). Richard Gurd will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Tolevski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Gurd!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gurd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tolevski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gurd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Gurd as the two fighters clinch.
Gurd pushes Tolevski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Jason Tolevski has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Gurd.
Gurd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tolevski's elbow.
Gurd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tolevski breaks the clinch.
Tolevski shoots in and gets a takedown into Gurd's guard.
Gurd being controlled here, momentarily.
Gurd is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gurd can't keep his opponent in guard - Tolevski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolevski seems to be working for a kimura but Gurd defends the submission attempt.
Tolevski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolevski is looking to take a break and control but Gurd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gurd controlling the position well.
Tolevski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gurd throws a combination. Tolevski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gurd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gurd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gurd is working Tolevski over against the cage.
Gurd pushes Tolevski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Gurd.
Gurd lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gurd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tolevski is trying to drag Gurd to the mat but Gurd just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gurd scores with a shot to the side of Tolevski's head.
Tolevski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Gurd.
Tolevski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A hook to the body from Gurd.
Tolevski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gurd lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Gurd.
Gurd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tolevski is rocked!
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!
Gurd lands a shot to the body.
Oh Tolevski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gurd lands a nice shot to the body.
Gurd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tolevski is breathing heavily.
Gurd gets through Tolevski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gurd digs a right hand into Tolevski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tolevski's gas tank.
Gurd pushes Tolevski against the cage. Gurd is working some dirty boxing. Gurd pushes off with a quick right hook! Tolevski goes down! Tolevski tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Gurd moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Gurd!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Carruthers (ranked 1945 p4p, 95 weight class) and Ralph Bonnano (ranked 2370 p4p, 116 weight class). Jimmy Carruthers had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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145 lbs
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144 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Carruthers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ralph Bonnano!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carruthers throws a leg kick but Bonnano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Carruthers.
Bonnano walks into a jab.
Bonnano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carruthers connects with a nice looking jab.
Bonnano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carruthers tries to avoid it but Bonnano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carruthers to the ground. Carruthers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carruthers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carruthers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bonnano trying to control but Carruthers is working from the bottom.
Bonnano tries to free his leg and advance position but Carruthers is retaining full guard.
Bonnano trying to control but Carruthers is working from the bottom.
Carruthers trying to keep a closed guard but Bonnano is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonnano is pushing down on Carruthers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Carruthers is fighting to maintain full guard but Bonnano has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carruthers trying to control but Bonnano postures up.
Bonnano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bonnano wants to work for an arm triangle but Carruthers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bonnano is trying to work for a kimura but Carruthers is defending well.
Carruthers controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bonnano stops Carruthers from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carruthers is staying active underneath Bonnano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carruthers tries to kick Bonnano off but Bonnano keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bonnano wants to free his trapped foot but Carruthers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bonnano moves nicely into side control.
Carruthers wants to control but Bonnano postures up.
Bonnano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carruthers is looking for a sweep.
Bonnano passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Carruthers!
Bonnano jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Carruthers manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bonnano tries to advance to mount but Carruthers denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonnano trying to control the position but Carruthers is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carruthers tries to improve position but can't.
Bonnano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carruthers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bonnano on the ground.
Bonnano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carruthers tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bonnano tries to move to mount but Carruthers blocks the move with his legs.
Carruthers is looking to regain half guard here but Bonnano keeps moving and retains side control.
Bonnano trying to control the position but Carruthers is working away.
Bonnano controls the position.
Bonnano is trying to get an arm triangle but Carruthers is defending well.
Carruthers is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonnano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carruthers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Carruthers tries to escape but Bonnano is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Bonnano 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.
Carruthers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carruthers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Carruthers wants to land a leg kick but Bonnano is out of range.
Bonnano misses with a straight left.
Carruthers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carruthers lands a jab-cross combination.
Bonnano shoots in but Carruthers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Bonnano backs away, Carruthers returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Carruthers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bonnano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bonnano closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Carruthers did well to prevent Bonnano getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carruthers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carruthers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ralph Bonnano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bonnano is trying to control. Carruthers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carruthers wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonnano is working for a kimura but Carruthers is defending it quite comfortably.
Bonnano stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonnano is looking for a kimura here.
Bonnano prevents Carruthers from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bonnano is pressing down on Carruthers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carruthers is holding on for now.
Bonnano is thwarting Carruthers's attempts to control the position.
Bonnano seems to be working for a kimura but Carruthers defends the submission attempt.
Carruthers wants to get back to full guard.
Carruthers is trying to maintain the position but Bonnano is very close to passing his half guard.
Bonnano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Carruthers's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bonnano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Carruthers tries to lock up and control but Bonnano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonnano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carruthers is looking to get to half guard.
Bonnano pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Carruthers tries to hold on but Bonnano postures up.
Bonnano is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Carruthers is surviving well by controlling Bonnano's body position as best he can.
Bonnano looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bonnano wants to finish this one by submission but Carruthers is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bonnano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carruthers is desperately trying to improve his position but Bonnano has a good base and remains in mount.
Bonnano works his way to his opponent's back.
Carruthers is in bad spot here.
Bonnano has managed to slip his arm under Carruthers's chin. This could be all over... yep, Carruthers is tapping out! Submission win for Bonnano.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ralph Bonnano!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bison (ranked 1231 p4p, 154 weight class) and Trevor Young (ranked 3082 p4p, 351 weight class). The key to victory for Tony Bison has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Bison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trevor Young!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young shoots for a takedown but Bison saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tony Bison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Young somewhat.
Bison gets tackled into the cage by Young. Young maintains the clinch.
Bison landing knees to the body.
Bison is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Young is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bison lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Trevor Young has been cut.
Bison lands a knee to the head.
Bison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Young has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Young is trying to pull guard but Bison turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tony Bison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Young.
Bison dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Young wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bison gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Bison.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bison.
Come on Bison - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bison comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Young is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bison landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bison putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Young in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bison obliges.
Young looks winded!
Bison lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Young's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bison working the clinch nicely. Young is working for position but Bison cracks him with a big knee to the head! Young crumples up against the cage and Bison lands two more shots before the ref can save Young! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Tony Bison!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Diaz (ranked 2438 p4p, 332 weight class) and Todd Rumper (ranked 4210 p4p, 536 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ramon Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Todd Rumper!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz stuns Rumper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rumper scores with a nice right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Rumper as Diaz shoots in.
Rumper moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Diaz goes down! Can Rumper finish him!?
Diaz is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rumper has passed into half guard!
Oh Diaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rumper is working for a submission of some sort.
Rumper is working for a submission of some sort.
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumper is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rumper to get the leverage.
Diaz wants to control but Rumper is keeping busy.
Rumper is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Rumper is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rumper is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rumper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Rumper postures up.
Rumper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in Melhor Lutador MMA inform me that Rumper has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rumper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rumper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rumper wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rumper wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Rumper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rumper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Todd Rumper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rumper.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rumper defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Rumper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rumper circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rumper catches Diaz napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Diaz to the canvas!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rumper controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rumper tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Rumper being controlled here momentarily.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Rumper has gone for a leg lock! Diaz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rumper's guard.
Rumper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Rumper dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rumper blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Rumper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Rumper scores with a jab to the body.
Rumper slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Diaz defending well as Rumper loads up on a big left hand.
Rumper lands with a shot to the body.
Todd Rumper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Rumper.
Rumper misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rumper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
It seemed like Rumper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Rumper thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Rumper.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Rumper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rumper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Rumper avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rumper continues to drive forward.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rumper as he jumps to the side.
As Diaz backs off Rumper throws a huge counter combo but Diaz manages to avoid it all.
Rumper lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rumper swinging wildly here.
Diaz wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Todd Rumper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rumper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
Rumper unleashes a big counter combination but Diaz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ramon Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rumper misses with a body shot.
Diaz lands with a kick to the temple. Rumper shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rumper cracks Diaz with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Diaz tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Rumper pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Diaz is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Todd Rumper!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Besy Jyre (ranked 2009 p4p, 246 weight class) and Brian Dann (ranked 3662 p4p, 405 weight class). Brian Dann is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
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196 lbs
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Besy Jyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Dann!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dann takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jyre drops Dann with a beautiful combination! Dann stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jyre is looking for the KO!
Dann is rocked!
Jyre drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Dann's head, knocking him out cold! Jyre is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Besy Jyre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kim Rhee Daebyeol (ranked 2705 p4p, 316 weight class) and Alonzo Green (ranked 1849 p4p, 223 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kim Rhee Daebyeol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alonzo Green!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Green.
Green connects with a body shot that sends Daebyeol's belly button to the back.
Daebyeol closes the distance and clinches.
Green is trying to force a seperation but Daebyeol has the dominant position.
Green lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Daebyeol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daebyeol wants to take the fight to the mat but Green manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Daebyeol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Daebyeol misses with a body punch.
Green makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daebyeol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Daebyeol.
Green has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Green is fighting off a takedown attempt but Daebyeol is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Green to the mat. Green regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daebyeol is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green is looking to stand up but Daebyeol isn't so interested in that idea.
Green avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daebyeol stays in close to Green's body and controls the position.
Green wants to stand but Daebyeol is controlling the position.
Green being controlled here, momentarily.
Daebyeol lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Daebyeol is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Green wants to stand but Daebyeol is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daebyeol walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Green lands a jab-cross combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Green.
Green walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Daebyeol checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Daebyeol throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Green tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Daebyeol is in Green's guard.
Green is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Daebyeol is controlling him.
We've been hearing good reports from Daebyeol's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Daebyeol lands a couple of elbows.
Daebyeol not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
Daebyeol landing with the ground and pound.
Daebyeol is working Green over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Green bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daebyeol's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daebyeol bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Green's guard.
Daebyeol's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Daebyeol lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Green wants to sweep here but Daebyeol controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daebyeol forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol trying to pass the guard but Green defending well.
Daebyeol trying to control the pace.
Daebyeol working over Green with some ground and pound. Green looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Green has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Daebyeol escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Daebyeol!
A lull in the action here as Daebyeol stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kim Rhee Daebyeol will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Daebyeol darts in and clinches Green up against the cage.
Green is trying to break the clinch but Daebyeol is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Green's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Green is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Daebyeol is trying to drag Green to the mat but Green just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Daebyeol lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daebyeol working Green over with strikes.
Green is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Daebyeol scores with a couple of nice shots.
Green is looking to control Daebyeol's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Green avoid being mounted?
Green is looking for a sweep. Daebyeol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daebyeol prevents Green from standing back up.
Green gets full guard.
Daebyeol is working Green over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Daebyeol makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Daebyeol controls from within his opponent's guard.
Daebyeol trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daebyeol is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Green had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daebyeol defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Daebyeol not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Daebyeol working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Green has an active guard here but Daebyeol has managed to pass into half guard.
Well, if Daebyeol is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Daebyeol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?
Daebyeol slips a nice elbow through Green's hands, connecting with Green's forehead.
Green looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Daebyeol lands a nice short elbow.
Daebyeol scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Green manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Daebyeol engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Daebyeol scoring with punches to the head and body.
Daebyeol slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daebyeol can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Daebyeol wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Daebyeol engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kim Rhee Daebyeol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Daebyeol passes into side control.
Daebyeol lands a nice forearm strike.
Daebyeol working the ground and pound.
Daebyeol scores with a couple of short elbows.
Green is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Green is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Daebyeol has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Green is trying to get back to half guard.
Green is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Rhee Daebyeol dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Daebyeol shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Green napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Daebyeol working the body and head with strikes.
Daebyeol content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Daebyeol scores with punches from side control.
Daebyeol is working Green over with some ground and pound from side control.
Daebyeol slows the pace down.
Green wants to control but Daebyeol postures up.
Daebyeol 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is looking for a sweep.
Daebyeol trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Green's face as Daebyeol controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daebyeol scores with punches from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Green tries to bench press Daebyeol off him but Daebyeol keeps the position.
Daebyeol cracks Green with a big elbow.
Daebyeol cracks Green with a big elbow.
Daebyeol scores with punches from side control.
Daebyeol scores with punches from side control.
Daebyeol controlling the position.
Daebyeol scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Green to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green gets back to half guard.
Daebyeol takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Daebyeol sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Green tries to get to full guard but Daebyeol has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking to improve his position.
Daebyeol uses his free foot to push down on Green's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Green.
Green is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Daebyeol working Green over with strikes here.
Daebyeol unloading with bombs!
Daebyeol landing strikes from the mount.
Daebyeol landing strikes from the mount.
Daebyeol controlling his opponent.
Daebyeol is landing with some decent strikes but Green is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daebyeol controlling from mount.
Daebyeol with the ground and pound from mount.
Daebyeol with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daebyeol takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Green tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Daebyeol can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Green is looking to escape.
Daebyeol fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Daebyeol connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Green tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alonzo Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daebyeol lands a big shot there that rocks Green but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Rhee Daebyeol showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daebyeol, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Rhee Daebyeol!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Ithamar (ranked 413 p4p, 12 weight class) and Rex Ruger (ranked 1303 p4p, 68 weight class). Ithamar comes to the cage accompanied by Yamma Ensemble Psalms 104. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ezekiel Ithamar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex Ruger!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruger dives in and scores a takedown into Ithamar's guard.
Ithamar is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ruger throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ithamar's body to avoid the submission. Ithamar has instead reached around Ruger's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ithamar arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar retains his bantamweight title!
Ezekiel Ithamar looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Sanna (ranked 692 p4p, 111 weight class) and Jimmy Cathaway (ranked 154 p4p, 24 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Sanna!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Cathaway!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cathaway cracks the inside of Sanna's front leg.
Sanna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sanna throws a head kick but Cathaway moves out of range.
Sanna throws a head kick that misses.
Cathaway misses with a low kick.
Cathaway connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanna throws a series of punches but Cathaway avoids them all with ease.
Sanna drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sanna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanna scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A slapping leg kick lands for Cathaway.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanna throws a hook to the side of Cathaway's head but Cathaway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cathaway was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cathaway tries to work over Sanna's front leg with a kick but Sanna checks it.
Cathaway throws a big shot that misses.
Cathaway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanna.
Cathaway checks a low kick from Sanna.
Cathaway feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Sanna throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cathaway throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanna.
Sanna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cathaway.
Michael Sanna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Sanna is predictable there
and Cathaway counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cathaway thuds his right hand into Sanna's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanna.
Sanna looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cathaway tries a quick counter leg kick but Sanna is wise to it.
Sanna gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Cathaway gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Sanna is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Cathaway!
Jimmy Cathaway is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Turturro (ranked 278 p4p, 32 weight class) and Huffy Sanna (ranked 1523 p4p, 191 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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196 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Turturro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Huffy Sanna!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanna gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sanna is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Turturro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sanna really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turturro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Sanna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Turturro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sanna is trying to control Turturro's posture but Turturro avoids it.
Turturro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Turturro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanna knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Turturro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sanna, who protects the arm well.
Turturro trying to control the position but Sanna is working away.
Sanna is trying to control Turturro's posture but Turturro avoids it.
Turturro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanna knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Turturro wants to control but Sanna is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Turturro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Turturro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanna knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Turturro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turturro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sanna is pushing Turturro's head away, looking to escape. Turturro manages to hold on to the position though.
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Turturro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sanna is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Turturro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sanna is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Turturro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Turturro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sanna, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro tries for a kimura but Sanna is defending well.
Sanna is looking for a sweep.
Sanna wants to get back to his feet but Turturro drags him back down.
Sanna tries to bench press Turturro off him but Turturro keeps the position.
Turturro wants to control but Sanna is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Sanna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turturro is really struggling to control Sanna but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Turturro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sanna is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Turturro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sanna, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turturro is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sanna will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sanna is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Turturro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Turturro goes for a double leg but Sanna avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanna continues to drive forward.
Turturro closes the distance and clinches up with Sanna, looking for a takedown. Turturro pushes Sanna against the cage but Sanna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Turturro takes one to the chin there.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Turturro here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sanna fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Huffy Sanna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanna tries to bum rush Turturro with a series of wild strikes but Turturro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanna's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanna obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turturro.
Sanna cracks Turturro with a good jab.
Sanna lands with a good body shot.
Turturro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sanna misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanna with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanna takes a swing at Turturro's ribcage but misses.
Turturro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanna scoring well with a low kick there.
Turturro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sanna!
Turturro is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanna is defending well.
Turturro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Sanna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Sanna is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro controlling the position from side mount.
Turturro working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Turturro tries for a kimura but Sanna is defending well.
Turturro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sanna, who protects the arm well.
Turturro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanna knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Frank Turturro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turturro trying to control the position but Sanna is working away.
Turturro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sanna has escaped the position, nice work there.
Turturro is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanna is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanna manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Turturro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanna's back!
Turturro tries to get the hooks in deep but Sanna pushed the leg off.
Sanna defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Turturro has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Turturro looking for the choke but no joy.
Turturro working for the choke.
Sanna is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turturro trying to control.
Turturro has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Turturro looking for the RNC.
Turturro is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sanna has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Turturro keeps control of the position as Sanna tries to break free.
Sanna is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Turturro gets his way!
Sanna defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Turturro's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Turturro will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sanna swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turturro.
Nice cross by Sanna.
Sanna stuffs the takedown.
Sanna throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanna throws a leg kick which misses Turturro's front leg but catches the back leg as Turturro tries to avoid it.
Sanna lands a jab to Turturro's midsection.
Turturro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanna.
Sanna throws a right and a left that Turturro avoids nicely.
Sanna looks to land a left hand but Turturro moved out of range nicely.
Turturro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanna can do to turn this around?
Turturro shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turturro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Turturro has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanna throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turturro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turturro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanna finds it's way round the side to connect with Turturro's head.
Turturro dives in and scores a takedown into Sanna's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanna wants to sweep here but Turturro controlling him for the moment.
Sanna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turturro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turturro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Sanna is keeping the position.
Turturro drops back looking for a leg! Sanna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sanna manages to kick Turturro off! Turturro jumps back into Sanna's guard.
Sanna looking to control.
Turturro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Sanna keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanna is trying to control the position but Turturro postures up.
Turturro pushing down on Sanna's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sanna manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Turturro keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Turturro tightens his grip and picks Sanna up, before dumping him to the ground. Sanna manages to land in guard.
Sanna kicks Turturro off and gets to his feet.
Turturro darts in looking for a takedown but Sanna gets double underhooks and turns Turturro into the cage.
As Turturro backs off Sanna throws a huge counter combo but Turturro manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turturro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanna looks to land a combination but Turturro avoids it well.
Turturro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sanna lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Turturro goes for a double leg but Sanna avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanna continues to drive forward.
Turturro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanna circles away.
Sanna lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sanna cracks Turturro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sanna throws a chopping leg kick but Turturro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turturro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Sanna keeps moving.
Turturro preventing the sweep.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Sanna keeps moving.
Sanna wants to stand and escape but Turturro is having none of it.
Turturro trying to control but Sanna is working from the bottom.
Turturro is stalling in the full guard.
Sanna looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Turturro trying to control but Sanna is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanna gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Turturro to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanna is keeping the position for now.
Sanna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turturro is one step ahead there.
Turturro trying to control but Sanna is working from the bottom.
Turturro passes Sanna's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Turturro is keen to just control but Sanna is a slippery customer.
Sanna tries to get to full guard but Turturro has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huffy Sanna really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sanna slaps away a takedown attempt from Turturro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanna misses with a low kick as Turturro jumps back.
Turturro fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanna wants to slow Turturro down by chopping away at his legs.
Sanna lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sanna dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turturro. That did some damage!
Turturro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanna pinned against the cage. Sanna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanna bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro fails with a takedown attempt.
Turturro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanna. Sanna obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanna scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sanna punishes Turturro's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanna gets caught flat footed, as Turturro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Sanna keeps moving.
Turturro won't allow Sanna to get back to his feet.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Sanna keeps moving.
Turturro passes Sanna's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sanna wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
Sanna is staying active underneath Turturro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sanna tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Turturro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Turturro!
Frank Turturro tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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RATING
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