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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Lamotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamotta's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, yes. Miller has chosen Johnny Cash - Hurt as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
41 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Lamotta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Miller!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamotta.
Lamotta has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Araba Fenice in the buildup to the fight.
Miller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lamotta throws a wild body kick that Miller sees coming a mile off.
Miller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lamotta slips a straight right by Miller.
Lamotta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Lamotta.
Lamotta slips a jab from Miller.
Lamotta slips a straight right by Miller.
Lamotta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Miller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lamotta.
Lamotta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
Lamotta wants to take the fight to the mat but Miller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Lamotta avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lamotta manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamotta keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller postures up and lands a big shot to Lamotta's brow.
Miller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Lamotta is keeping the position.
Miller looking to sit in guard and control but Lamotta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Miller 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.
Lamotta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Miller looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lamotta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Matt Miller wasn't active enough on the ground.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamotta.
Good exchange - Lamotta coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamotta misses with an uppercut.
Lamotta moves out of range of the body kick from Miller.
Miller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller slips a jab and a cross from Lamotta.
Lamotta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Miller.
Lamotta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lamotta was covering up waiting for the punch and Miller finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Miller trying to control but Lamotta is working from the bottom.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lamotta keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Lamotta pulls Miller in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lamotta manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Miller controlling the position.
Lamotta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lamotta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller 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.
Miller looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matt Miller has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lamotta will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Miller will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lamotta misses with a wild combination.
Miller wants to clinch.
Miller scores with a hook to the body. Lamotta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lamotta lands a jab.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice takedown defense from Lamotta. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
Miller scores with a jab to the head.
Lamotta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Lamotta throws a leg kick but Miller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lamotta lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamotta throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lamotta misses with a hook to the body
and Miller counters by clinching up.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Lamotta avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
Miller misses with some punches.
Lamotta tries to pull guard but Miller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lamotta prevents a body shot from Miller.
Lamotta has Miller pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lamotta pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Miller tumbling to the mat - Lamotta dives into Miller's guard.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lamotta manages to get himself to full guard.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamotta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamotta has wrist control.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miller throws an elbow that misses. Lamotta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miller's guard. Nice move by Lamotta!
Miller pulls Lamotta in close to prevent any damage.
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lamotta throwing strikes but missing.
Miller trying to control the position.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Matt Miller wasn't active enough on the ground.
Miller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lamotta is out of range.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamotta throws a low kick but Miller moves out of range easily.
Miller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lamotta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamotta trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lamotta preventing the sweep.
Miller wants to stand but Lamotta is controlling the position.
Lamotta postures up in Miller's guard and throws a big left but Miller blocks it.
Lamotta trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamotta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lamotta won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Miller controls Lamotta momentarily but Lamotta frees himself.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Miller lands an overhand right.
Miller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lamotta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lamotta lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamotta throws out the jab.
Miller has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lamotta looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamotta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lamotta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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 Jake Lamotta will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Miller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lamotta looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lamotta can't do much from the bottom here.
Lamotta on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lamotta managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Miller.
Lamotta tries to buck Miller off but Miller is having none of it.
Miller trying to control the position but Lamotta is working away.
Miller throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Lamotta works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Miller winds up and cracks Lamotta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lamotta is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miller throwing shots but Lamotta is blocking nicely.
Miller throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lamotta to regain full guard.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Lamotta is keeping the position.
Miller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Miller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Miller looking to sit in guard and control but Lamotta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lamotta being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to stand up but Lamotta isn't so interested in that idea.
Lamotta wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Miller wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We're going to have a standup here because Jake Lamotta wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Miller bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Miller is trying to ground and pound but Lamotta uses the momentary lack of control by Miller to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.
Lamotta is trying is best to control the position here.
Miller wants to take a breather but Lamotta is having none of it.
Miller is pressing down on Lamotta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lamotta is holding on for now.
Lamotta gets back to full guard.
Lamotta has momentary wrist control but Miller slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller chips away with some ground and pound.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamotta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lamotta's head.
Miller throws an elbow that misses. Lamotta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miller's guard. Nice move by Lamotta!
Miller trying to control the position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Miller 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.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Lamotta's shoulder, as Lamotta tries to avoid the shot.
Lamotta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miller.
Lamotta tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Miller thuds his right hand into Lamotta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Miller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lamotta lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lamotta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lamotta somewhat.
Lamotta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miller. Miller obviously looking to wear him down.
Miller shoots in and gets a takedown into Lamotta's guard.
Lamotta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lamotta keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Lamotta trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamotta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamotta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lamotta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
Miller looking to sit in guard and control but Lamotta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Lamotta from controlling successfully.
Miller looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Matt Miller was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lamotta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Miller misses with a hook. Lamotta ducked under it nicely.
Lamotta slips a jab from Miller.
Jake Lamotta is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lamotta.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lamotta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller lands a shot to the body.
Lamotta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta misses with a body shot
and Miller counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Miller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miller trying to control but Lamotta is working from the bottom.
Lamotta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
Miller content to stall in guard here.
Miller being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Matt Miller wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lamotta dodges the punch combination from Miller.
Lamotta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miller counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lamotta's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lamotta is on top in guard.
Lamotta throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamotta working some strikes from top position.
Miller is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Miller dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice body punch from Miller.
Miller goes for a double leg but Lamotta avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lamotta continues to drive forward.
Lamotta tries to pull guard but Miller won't allow it.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Miller.
Lamotta is looking for a takedown.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lamotta misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller digs a right hand into Lamotta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lamotta's gas tank.
Miller trying to control the position but instead, Lamotta has worked for underhooks and has pushed Miller into the cage.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamotta controls his hands.
Lamotta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Lamotta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamotta tries to pull guard but Miller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Lamotta wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lamotta backwards.
Miller is working Lamotta over against the cage.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lamotta manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Miller throws an elbow that misses. Lamotta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miller's guard. Nice move by Lamotta!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lamotta is one step ahead there.
Lamotta is fighting to break Miller's control of his arms but Miller is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matt Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Lamotta trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller controlling the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Jake Lamotta wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Lamotta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lamotta looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Lamotta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miller.
Lamotta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lamotta scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller checks a leg kick.
Lamotta moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Miller. No joy for Lamotta on that attempt.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Lamotta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Miller digs a good body shot into Lamotta's ribs.
Miller forces Lamotta back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lamotta manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Miller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jake Lamotta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lamotta working a defensive guard here.
Miller throws a strike but Lamotta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Lamotta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Matt Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lamotta throws a big elbow that misses.
Lamotta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miller looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lamotta postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lamotta is one step ahead there.
Matt Miller has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lamotta was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miller 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Miller! Matt Miller retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Matt Miller thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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