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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Umberto Turturro (ranked 472 p4p, 65 weight class) and Bubba Jones (ranked 349 p4p, 52 weight class). Jones has chosen Electric Worry as his entrance music. Bubba Jones is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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249 lbs
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268 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Umberto Turturro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bubba Jones!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Turturro dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.
Jones lands a nice hook to Turturro's body. Turturro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turturro misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umberto Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turturro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Umberto Turturro has been cut.
Turturro fails with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from Jones misses
and Turturro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Turturro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Turturro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Turturro eventually gives up the hold.
Jones gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Turturro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top!
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Turturro 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.
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.
Jones is pushing down on Turturro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turturro is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones controlling the pace.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turturro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Jones is pressing down on Turturro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turturro is holding on for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.
Turturro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Jones escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Jones!
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turturro is working hard here to advance position.
Jones controlling the position.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.
Jones stands up and beckons Turturro to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a body punch but Turturro moves out of range.
Turturro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.
Turturro tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Turturro ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Jones sizes up Turturro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Turturro takes one to the chin there.
Jones has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones digs a good body shot into Turturro's ribs.
Bubba Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turturro takes one to the side of the head.
Turturro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Turturro.
Jones misses with a right hand
so Turturro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Jones manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Umberto Turturro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones motions for Turturro to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turturro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turturro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones swinging wildly here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Turturro.
Turturro attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Turturro moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a hook. Turturro ducked under it nicely.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A cross from Jones lands.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Turturro ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turturro.
Jones throws a jab when Turturro was well out of range.
Turturro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Turturro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Turturro has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Turturro's guard.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Turturro has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Jones politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jones prefers to stall for the moment though.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.
Turturro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones tries to escape but Turturro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jones is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jones trying to get back to his feet but Turturro is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is trying to stick to Jones's back but Jones is turning into Turturro. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Turturro's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jones.
Jones trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Turturro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bubba Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turturro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Turturro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jones escapes and throws Turturro's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jones wants to control but Turturro is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is staying tight to Turturro's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jones has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jones cracks the inside of Turturro's front leg.
Turturro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones misses with a right hand
so Turturro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turturro postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Turturro, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Umberto Turturro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turturro avoids the head kick by Jones.
Turturro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Turturro is out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Turturro or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad.
Turturro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turturro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro slips under a jab from Jones.
Bubba Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones lands a body shot.
Turturro shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones throws out a counter right but Turturro avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umberto Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by Jones.
Turturro takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turturro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Turturro dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Turturro's head and hops out.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Turturro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turturro at a distance.
Jones throws a hook but Turturro blocks it.
Jones cracks Turturro with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turturro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turturro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turturro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turturro.
A little feinted left hand from Turturro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turturro takes one on the button.
Turturro shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Good work by Turturro as he checks the leg kick.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Turturro should have avoided that one.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Turturro or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Turturro counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Turturro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Turturro tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones tries to buck Turturro off but Turturro is having none of it.
Turturro swings around for an armbar but Jones sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Turturro's guard.
Jones won't allow Turturro to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Turturro's guard.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turturro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones wants to stand but Turturro has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.
Jones decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Bubba Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turturro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Umberto Turturro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Turturro.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Bubba Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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