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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob LaMotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob LaMotta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaMotta has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Johnson tries to pull guard but LaMotta won't allow it.
Johnson successfully pulls guard.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. LaMotta defends it easily.
LaMotta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Johnson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
LaMotta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson trying to strike off his back.
LaMotta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson wants to stand but LaMotta is controlling the position.
LaMotta postures up.
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. LaMotta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson looks gassed!
LaMotta would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Johnson is working an open guard so LaMotta takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but LaMotta shows good takedown defense.
LaMotta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten LaMotta somewhat.
LaMotta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob LaMotta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaMotta pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite LaMotta's efforts to push away.
LaMotta breaks the clinch.
LaMotta throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LaMotta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
LaMotta drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and LaMotta jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
LaMotta wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
LaMotta trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta looking to pass the guard.
LaMotta is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
LaMotta wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
LaMotta gets to his feet. Johnson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
LaMotta tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LaMotta misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. LaMotta didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaMotta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
LaMotta keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
LaMotta on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if LaMotta tries to get out of the position.
Johnson stops LaMotta from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed LaMotta's guard.
LaMotta pushes Johnson off but Johnson dives into side control.
LaMotta is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson landing a few strikes.
LaMotta is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Johnson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
LaMotta is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Johnson lands a few punches from side control.
LaMotta is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LaMotta fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. LaMotta didn't expect that.
Johnson wants to control from the top but LaMotta keeps moving.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but LaMotta is keeping the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
LaMotta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but LaMotta is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but LaMotta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
LaMotta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from LaMotta.
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. LaMotta defending well though.
LaMotta tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
LaMotta trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
LaMotta wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
LaMotta tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaMotta trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson thumps LaMotta with a low kick.
LaMotta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob LaMotta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaMotta misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
LaMotta has an active guard here but Johnson has managed to pass into half guard.
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
LaMotta swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Johnson throws some wild stikes that LaMotta manages to avoid easily.
LaMotta is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta is bucking up trying to escape but Johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
LaMotta is wriggling around trying to escape.
LaMotta is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Johnson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish LaMotta?
Johnson working for a guillotine from mount but LaMotta is in no mood to give up.
LaMotta is trying to stand.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount and LaMotta is in trouble!
Poor strikes thrown by Johnson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
LaMotta bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
LaMotta stands up from Johnson's guard - LaMotta perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson digs a good hook to LaMotta's body.
LaMotta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Johnson is putting a hurting on LaMotta here, landing some big shots from side control.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Johnson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
LaMotta on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
LaMotta is pushing Johnson's head away, looking to escape. Johnson manages to hold on to the position though.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but LaMotta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Johnson.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
LaMotta closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent LaMotta getting side control.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but LaMotta pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from LaMotta.
Johnson missing with punches from the bottom.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but LaMotta has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
LaMotta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
LaMotta trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
LaMotta wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
LaMotta connects with a couple of short punches.
LaMotta tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
Johnson has his foot on LaMotta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. LaMotta works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Johnson striking off his back.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing LaMotta from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson trying to strike off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaMotta wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. LaMotta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dave Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
LaMotta would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but LaMotta pushes his legs off easily.
LaMotta slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Johnson.
LaMotta stands up out of the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on LaMotta's head and hops out.
LaMotta has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
LaMotta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob LaMotta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson decides to pull guard.
LaMotta trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson's guard.
LaMotta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
LaMotta decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jacob LaMotta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaMotta with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LaMotta misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaMotta manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta misses with a takedown
so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
LaMotta throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
LaMotta pulls Johnson in to control the position.
LaMotta trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
LaMotta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
LaMotta with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Johnson can't handle though.
LaMotta keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Dave Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but LaMotta keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LaMotta has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson moves into the clinch.
LaMotta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through LaMotta's defenses.
LaMotta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnson prevents it.
LaMotta is trying to break free.
Johnson avoiding damage as LaMotta throws knees to the body.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LaMotta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
With the fighters up against the cage, LaMotta throws an elbow but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaMotta drags the fight down to the ground.
Johnson 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.
Johnson gets to his feet - LaMotta follows without any prompting.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Johnson!
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