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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Canelo Jhonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake LaMotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaMotta has chosen Long Kiss Goodnight as his entrance music. Canelo Jhonson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jake LaMotta's chin.
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Canelo Jhonson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake LaMotta!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jhonson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jhonson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
LaMotta working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jhonson has passed into half guard!
Jhonson wants to stand but his hand is trapped. LaMotta uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Jhonson wants to stand but LaMotta has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
LaMotta pulls Jhonson in close to prevent any damage.
LaMotta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jhonson is one step ahead there.
Jhonson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
LaMotta is controlling Jhonson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
LaMotta trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jhonson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows LaMotta to get to his feet.
Jhonson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Canelo Jhonson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jhonson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jhonson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LaMotta fails with the takedown.
A big left from Jhonson misses.
Jhonson punishes LaMotta's body with a nice straight punch.
Jhonson misses with a wild combination.
Jhonson looks to land a combination. LaMotta sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jhonson is breathing heavily.
Jhonson fails to land with a series of punches.
LaMotta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jhonson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jhonson blocks a body shot from LaMotta.
LaMotta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jhonson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LaMotta has him pressed against the cage.
Jhonson looking for a takedown.
LaMotta jumps guard but Jhonson stands there with LaMotta around his waist. LaMotta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Canelo Jhonson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake LaMotta.
Jhonson throws a head punch that misses.
LaMotta fails to pull guard.
LaMotta jumps guard but Jhonson stands there with LaMotta around his waist. LaMotta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
LaMotta jumps guard but Jhonson stands there with LaMotta around his waist. LaMotta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jhonson breaks from the clinch.
Jhonson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with LaMotta, pushing him back against the cage.
LaMotta wants a takedown but no success here.
LaMotta is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jhonson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jhonson manages to break the clinch.
Jhonson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LaMotta with a poor takedown
and Jhonson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jhonson stuffs the takedown attempt from LaMotta. LaMotta gets slowly back to his feet.
Jhonson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jhonson is trying to break free.
LaMotta looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jhonson manages to break the clinch.
Jhonson misses with the combination.
Jhonson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jhonson wants to stand up but LaMotta has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jhonson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jhonson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jhonson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jhonson misses with a head kick.
LaMotta fails with the takedown
and Jhonson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jhonson stops a takedown attempt from LaMotta.
Jhonson is leaning against LaMotta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jhonson tries for a takedown but LaMotta manages to get underhooks.
LaMotta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
LaMotta avoiding damage as Jhonson throws knees to the body.
LaMotta is trying to break free.
LaMotta is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jhonson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip LaMotta to the mat. LaMotta regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaMotta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jhonson wants to improve his position but LaMotta is controlling well.
LaMotta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
LaMotta is looking to take a break and control but Jhonson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jhonson looks like he's trying to stand up.
LaMotta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jhonson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaMotta is controlling the pace.
Jhonson kicks LaMotta off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Canelo Jhonson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
LaMotta avoids the head kick by Jhonson.
Jhonson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jhonson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jhonson fails to land with a series of punches.
LaMotta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jhonson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
LaMotta closes the distance but Jhonson moves to the side
and Jhonson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jhonson fails to land with a series of punches.
LaMotta avoids the head kick by Jhonson.
LaMotta should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jhonson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jhonson misses with a head kick.
Jhonson scores with a three punch combo!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaMotta tries to clinch up but Jhonson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jhonson misses with a double jab.
Jhonson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Canelo Jhonson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaMotta shoots in but Jhonson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jhonson misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jhonson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
LaMotta avoids the head kick by Jhonson.
A combination from Jhonson does no damage.
LaMotta tries for a takedown but Jhonson circles away easily
and Jhonson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jhonson works over LaMotta's head and body with a nice combination.
Jhonson misses with a body shot.
Jhonson misses with a two punch combination.
Jhonson looks to land a combination but LaMotta avoids it well.
LaMotta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jhonson swivels and escapes.
Canelo Jhonson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake LaMotta.
LaMotta looks for a takedown but Jhonson sprawls well.
Jhonson keeps the fight on the outside.
LaMotta looks for a takedown but Jhonson sprawls well.
Jhonson scores with a three punch combo!
LaMotta throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jhonson with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jhonson as he avoids it easily.
LaMotta throws a leg kick but Jhonson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
LaMotta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jhonson swivels and escapes.
Jhonson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LaMotta.
LaMotta tests Jhonson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
LaMotta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jhonson as he jumps to the side.
Jhonson circles away from the clinch attempt.
LaMotta darts in trying to clinch
and Jhonson counters with a series of strikes. LaMotta will be more careful next time no doubt.
LaMotta throws a push kick but Jhonson slaps the foot to one side.
LaMotta fails to land the takedown.
Jhonson misses with a two punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LaMotta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta tries to clinch but Jhonson is having none of it.
Jhonson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LaMotta tries to clinch up but Jhonson circles away and keeps his distance.
LaMotta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jhonson pinned against the cage. Jhonson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
LaMotta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jhonson misses with a jab, cross combination.
LaMotta lands an overhand right.
Jhonson rushes LaMotta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
LaMotta tries to pull guard but Jhonson won't allow it.
Jhonson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jhonson misses with a wild combination.
Jhonson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jhonson.
LaMotta takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jhonson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
LaMotta is rocked!
No joy there for Jhonson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jhonson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LaMotta is fending him off so far but Jhonson persists. Nope, LaMotta circles away and we're back to standing.
Jhonson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by LaMotta.
LaMotta is still on wobbly legs! Can Jhonson finish him?
Jhonson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jhonson clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Jhonson.
Jhonson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LaMotta lands with an overhand left.
Jhonson stuffs the takedown.
LaMotta throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jhonson moves into the clinch.
LaMotta seems to have recovered his senses.
Jhonson breaks the clinch.
Jhonson stuffs the takedown.
LaMotta misses with a jab, cross combination.
LaMotta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Jhonson as LaMotta shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LaMotta.
Jhonson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LaMotta but LaMotta pushes him off and we're back to square one.Jhonson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Canelo Jhonson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jhonson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by LaMotta.
LaMotta dodges the punch combination from Jhonson.
Jhonson throws a right and a left that LaMotta avoids nicely.
LaMotta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jhonson as he avoids it easily.
LaMotta wants to land a leg kick but Jhonson is out of range.
Jhonson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of LaMotta's head.
LaMotta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jhonson throws a head kick that LaMotta semi-blocks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jhonson.
Jhonson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and LaMotta counters with a stiff right hand.
Jhonson throws a nice head kick!
Jhonson throws a right and a left that LaMotta avoids nicely.
Jhonson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LaMotta.
Jhonson connects with a high kick.
Nice sprawl there from Jhonson as LaMotta shoots in.
Jhonson lands a high kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jhonson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jhonson falls off balance throwing a combination
and LaMotta counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jhonson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
LaMotta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jhonson as he avoids it easily.
Canelo Jhonson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake LaMotta.
LaMotta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Canelo Jhonson is winning the standup battle so far.
LaMotta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
LaMotta wants to clinch.
Jhonson closes this distance looking for a takedown but LaMotta circles away.
LaMotta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jhonson misses with a two punch combination.
LaMotta shoots in but Jhonson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jhonson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
LaMotta misses with a wild combination.
Jhonson closes this distance looking for a takedown but LaMotta circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta shoots in for a takedown but Jhonson shows good takedown defense.
Jhonson lands a jab to the nose.
Jhonson checks a low kick from LaMotta.
Jhonson lands with a nice combination. LaMotta backs away looking to recover.
Jhonson throws a series of punches but LaMotta moves out of range.
LaMotta fails to land the takedown.
LaMotta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jhonson misses with a double jab.
LaMotta fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Jhonson misses.
Jhonson misses with a double jab.
Jhonson is looking to clinch.
Jhonson throws a head kick that misses
and LaMotta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jhonson misses with a few strikes there.
Jhonson misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta fails to land the takedown.
Jhonson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and LaMotta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LaMotta tries for a takedown but Jhonson circles away easily
and Jhonson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jhonson throws a right hand that LaMotta ducks under and follows up with a left that LaMotta also avoids with ease.
Jhonson moves in looking to clinch but LaMotta pushes him off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by LaMotta.
Jhonson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jhonson throws a head kick but LaMotta moves out of range.
LaMotta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
LaMotta takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jhonson throws a right and a left that LaMotta avoids nicely.
LaMotta throws the kick towards the body but Jhonson avoids it.
No joy there for Jhonson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LaMotta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jhonson swivels and escapes.
Jhonson falls off balance throwing a combination
and LaMotta counters with a left and a right that stings Jhonson.
Jhonson throws a series of punches but LaMotta moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from LaMotta. No joy for Jhonson on that attempt.
LaMotta tries to clinch up.
LaMotta wants to clinch up but Jhonson keeps it at a distance.
LaMotta tries to clinch up.
Jhonson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jhonson stuffs the takedown attempt from LaMotta. LaMotta gets slowly back to his feet.
Jhonson checks a low kick from LaMotta.
Jhonson throws a nice looking combination but LaMotta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
LaMotta has a takedown stuffed.
LaMotta tries to land a front kick but Jhonson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice takedown defense from Jhonson. No joy for LaMotta on that attempt.
LaMotta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jhonson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jhonson avoids a kick to the body.
Jake LaMotta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LaMotta tries to clinch up but Jhonson circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick from Jhonson lands but LaMotta takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Canelo Jhonson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jhonson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Canelo Jhonson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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