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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake LaMotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rmarkas Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaMotta comes to the cage accompanied by Cavalleria Rusticana: Intermezzo. Fletcher has chosen Keep on Lovin Me Baby by Colin James as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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153 lbs
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146 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake LaMotta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Rmarkas Fletcher!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fletcher on the wrong end of a nice hook.
LaMotta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
LaMotta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fletcher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LaMotta misses with a jab to the body
and Fletcher counters with a single leg into guard. LaMotta didn't expect that.
Fletcher thows a big elbow that misses.
Fletcher throws a strike but LaMotta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
LaMotta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
LaMotta throwing strikes but missing.
Fletcher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaMotta wants to control from the top but Fletcher keeps moving.
Fletcher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
LaMotta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
LaMotta tries to free his leg and advance position but Fletcher is retaining full guard.
Fletcher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
LaMotta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fletcher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fletcher has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. LaMotta is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fletcher.
LaMotta in side control, throwing shots but Fletcher defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fletcher is looking to regain half guard here but LaMotta keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaMotta laying and praying for a moment but Fletcher takes advantage and regains half guard.
LaMotta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fletcher works his way to full guard. Good work.
LaMotta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
LaMotta postures up in Fletcher's guard and throws a big left but Fletcher blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher wants to sweep but no luck.
LaMotta is working Fletcher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
LaMotta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fletcher keeping moving, preventing LaMotta from controlling successfully.
LaMotta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fletcher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. LaMotta is aware though and is defending well.
Fletcher 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.
Fletcher is looking for a triangle here but LaMotta uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher gets back to half guard.
LaMotta prevents Fletcher from improving his position.
LaMotta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fletcher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LaMotta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jake LaMotta will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
LaMotta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fletcher counters with a right hand to the body.
LaMotta tries to land a leg kick but Fletcher saw it coming and moves away.
LaMotta misses with a body kick.
Fletcher works the jab nicely.
LaMotta misses with a hook to the body
and Fletcher counters with a nice double leg into side control. LaMotta won't be happy with that.
LaMotta avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fletcher.
Fletcher wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by LaMotta, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaMotta is looking to regain half guard here but Fletcher keeps moving and retains side control.
LaMotta sneaks back into half guard.
LaMotta is trying to get back to full guard.
Fletcher is stalling here. LaMotta is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fletcher seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and LaMotta has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fletcher manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fletcher is trying to control. LaMotta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fletcher is stalling here. LaMotta is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fletcher seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and LaMotta has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
LaMotta wants to control but Fletcher is keeping him busy.
LaMotta tries to score with some ground and pound. Fletcher controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
LaMotta wants to take a breather but Fletcher manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for LaMotta.
LaMotta trying to control the position from guard on top but Fletcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher keeping full guard, as LaMotta tries to pass.
LaMotta throws a big right hand that misses.
LaMotta won't allow Fletcher to sweep him here.
LaMotta throwing strikes from guard but Fletcher blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaMotta is looking to work some ground and pound but Fletcher has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fletcher wants to improve his position but instead LaMotta has moved into half guard.
Fletcher moves into full guard.
LaMotta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fletcher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. LaMotta defends it easily.
Fletcher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and LaMotta defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rmarkas Fletcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
LaMotta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fletcher throws an off balance right hand
and LaMotta counters with a nice body shot.
LaMotta swings widly with a right hand
and Fletcher counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. LaMotta is lucky that one didn't land flush.
LaMotta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fletcher.
Fletcher paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaMotta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fletcher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fletcher scores with a hook to the body. LaMotta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fletcher scores with a crisp jab that stopped LaMotta in his tracks.
LaMotta throws a head kick that misses.
Fletcher fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fletcher swinging wildly here.
Fletcher throws an off balance right hand
and LaMotta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fletcher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. LaMotta defends it nicely.
Jake LaMotta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rmarkas Fletcher.
Fletcher scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from LaMotta misses the target.
LaMotta throws a poor cross that misses
so Fletcher counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fletcher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LaMotta is keeping the position for now.
Fletcher throws and elbow that misses. LaMotta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fletcher's guard. Nice move by LaMotta!
LaMotta connects with a couple of short punches.
Fletcher keeping moving, preventing LaMotta from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta tries to free his leg and advance position but Fletcher is retaining full guard.
Fletcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but LaMotta is one step ahead there.
Fletcher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fletcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but LaMotta is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Rmarkas Fletcher just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
LaMotta staying out of range there.
LaMotta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fletcher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fletcher keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaMotta fails with an attempt to clinch.
LaMotta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher is trying hard to land a takedown here. LaMotta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
LaMotta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fletcher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fletcher on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
LaMotta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fletcher counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
LaMotta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
LaMotta tries to roll over but Fletcher keeps him under control.
Fletcher works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher landing a few strikes.
Fletcher tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fletcher lands a nice forearm strike.
Rmarkas Fletcher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fletcher tries to move into full mount but can't pass LaMotta's legs.
LaMotta is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
LaMotta trying to hold on to Fletcher's head to control him but Fletcher postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta taking some punishment here, with Fletcher in his half guard.
Fletcher working the head and body with strikes.
Fletcher is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. LaMotta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fletcher.
Fletcher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed LaMotta's head.
Fletcher is just content to waste time from the top position. LaMotta takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four 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.
Fletcher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fletcher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fletcher pushing down on LaMotta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
LaMotta is looking for a sweep. Fletcher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fletcher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
LaMotta controlling the position well.
LaMotta is refusing to be controlled, as Fletcher sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rmarkas Fletcher dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
LaMotta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fletcher counters with a single leg into guard. LaMotta didn't expect that.
LaMotta controls Fletcher momentarily but Fletcher frees himself.
Fletcher stopping the sweep attempt from LaMotta.
Fletcher wants to pass the guard but LaMotta is keeping the position.
LaMotta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fletcher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaMotta keeping full guard, as Fletcher tries to pass.
LaMotta 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.
Fletcher throwing strikes but missing.
LaMotta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jake LaMotta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
LaMotta has momentary wrist control but Fletcher slips an elbow through the middle.
Fletcher wants to pass the guard but LaMotta is keeping the position.
Fletcher content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fletcher throws and elbow that misses. LaMotta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fletcher's guard. Nice move by LaMotta!
LaMotta stopping the sweep attempt from Fletcher.
LaMotta wants to pass the guard but Fletcher is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta trying to control but Fletcher is working from the bottom.
LaMotta lands a couple of elbows.
Fletcher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fletcher is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fletcher makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fletcher 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.
Fletcher throws a strike but LaMotta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rmarkas Fletcher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
LaMotta trying to control the position from guard on top but Fletcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rmarkas Fletcher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fletcher has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 47:49
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rmarkas Fletcher!
Rmarkas Fletcher is the new featherweight champion!
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