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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
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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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