PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teodosio Turturro (ranked 4555 p4p, 136 weight class) and Luna Atari (ranked 3943 p4p, 105 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Turturro
vs
Atari

176 cm
25
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Woodshins' Ship

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teodosio Turturro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luna Atari!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atari keeps the fight on the outside.
Teodosio Turturro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atari throws a right and a left that Turturro avoids nicely.

Turturro has Atari up against the cage in a clinch.
Atari tries a body shot but Turturro blocks it.

Atari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Atari.
Turturro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Atari's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Turturro is not content to let Atari control the position.

Turturro actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Atari is controlling well.
Atari trying to control from half guard but Turturro is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro trying to control here.

Turturro looking for submissions off his back.
Turturro is trying to get back to full guard.
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Atari is very close to passing his half guard.
Turturro looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Turturro tries to roll over but Atari keeps him under control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Atari has eaten all the pies!
Turturro wants to control but Atari is keeping busy.

Turturro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atari pulls his head out 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.
Atari is thwarting Turturro's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Atari in particular looking to stall.
Atari prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Atari seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Atari is trying to control the action in half guard but Turturro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Atari lands with an uppercut that bounces Turturro off the cage and back into range.
Turturro tries to clinch but Atari moves out of range.
Turturro tries to clinch up.

Turturro has closed the distance and engaged Atari in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turturro tries to pull guard but Atari holds him up against the cage and eventually Turturro drops back down to his feet.
Turturro jumps guard but Atari stands there with Turturro around his waist. Turturro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atari misses with a body punch.
Turturro fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teodosio Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turturro prevents a body shot from Atari.
Turturro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Atari smiles and moves away.
Turturro wants to clinch up but Atari keeps it at a distance.
Atari works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Turturro moves into the clinch.
Turturro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Turturro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Turturro is trying to pull guard but Atari has him pressed against the cage.
Turturro jumps guard but Atari turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Turturro ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Turturro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Turturro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Atari is aware though and is defending well.
Atari tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining full guard.
Atari must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Atari wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.

Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atari stays in close to Turturro's body and controls the position.
Atari wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Turturro trying to control the position.
Atari seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Turturro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atari gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Atari is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Atari preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luna Atari dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Turturro doesn't manage to clinch there - Atari circles away.
Atari bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turturro's head.
Turturro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Atari counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turturro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Atari fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Turturro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab lands there for Atari.
Atari has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Atari jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Atari scores with a takedown into Turturro's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Turturro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Atari defends it easily.
Atari wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Turturro is trying to keep Atari in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Atari has an active guard here but Turturro has managed to pass into half guard.
Atari wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Turturro seems to be looking for submissions.
Turturro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Turturro is trying to work for a kimura but Atari is defending well.
Turturro is thwarting Atari's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro tries to pass to full mount but Atari defends it.
Turturro controlling the pace.
Atari tries to roll over but Turturro keeps him under control.
Atari is holding on to half guard well.
Turturro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Turturro seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Turturro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Atari doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Turturro.

Turturro is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Atari is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Teodosio Turturro!