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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rolando Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake LaMotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia's entrance music is Sound And Fury - I've Got Rabies. A fine choice. LaMotta has chosen Cavalleria Rusticana: Intermezzo as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
19 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rolando Garcia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake LaMotta!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Garcia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LaMotta.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Garcia lands a jab to LaMotta's midsection.
Garcia bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Garcia looking to punish the body of his opponent here but LaMotta is avoiding damage well.
Garcia working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Garcia sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but LaMotta is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Garcia.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but LaMotta is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
LaMotta takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaMotta is looking to reverse the position.
Garcia working away.
LaMotta tries to buck Garcia off but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but LaMotta is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Garcia in side control, throwing shots but LaMotta defends.
LaMotta wants to control but Garcia postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
LaMotta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garcia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
LaMotta stops Garcia from passing to mount.
LaMotta is looking to reverse the position.
LaMotta is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Garcia off and has taken his back!
LaMotta controls the action.
Garcia manages to reverse the position and now he's in LaMotta's guard. Nice work there by Garcia.
Garcia drops back, looking for a kneebar! LaMotta looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. LaMotta looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from LaMotta!
Garcia has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Garcia is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia stops LaMotta from passing to mount.
Garcia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Garcia regains half guard.
Garcia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
LaMotta trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
LaMotta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia 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.
Rolando Garcia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
LaMotta swinging wildly here.
LaMotta fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
LaMotta does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Garcia moves out of range as LaMotta strikes.
A big right from LaMotta misses.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from LaMotta.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LaMotta throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaMotta misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Garcia counters with a takedown into side control.
Garcia working away.
Garcia has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Garcia punishing his opponent with strikes.
Garcia punishing his opponent with strikes.
Garcia looking to finish with strikes here!
LaMotta wants to control but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia looking for a guillotine from mount but LaMotta is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and LaMotta is now in Garcia's guard. A big mistake from Garcia there, giving up the dominant position!
LaMotta is looking to stand up but Garcia won't let him.
Garcia 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.
Garcia is looking for a triangle here but LaMotta uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Garcia looks to move to half guard but instead LaMotta has passed into mount! Damn!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
LaMotta controlling the position easily from mount.
LaMotta lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
LaMotta is nestled in close to Garcia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Garcia regains full guard. Nicely done.
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 Rolando Garcia will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LaMotta throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
LaMotta clobbers Garcia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Garcia connects with a crisp jab.
Garcia tests LaMotta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LaMotta manages to avoid it.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on LaMotta's shoulder, as LaMotta tries to avoid the shot.
Garcia scores with a hook.
LaMotta slips under a jab from Garcia.
Garcia with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaMotta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
LaMotta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Garcia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
LaMotta wants to get back to his feet.
Garcia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but LaMotta defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta is trying to get back to full guard.
Garcia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed LaMotta's head.
LaMotta moves into full guard.
LaMotta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
Garcia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and LaMotta dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because LaMotta has passed into half guard!
LaMotta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Garcia blocking the ground and pound attempt from LaMotta.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.
LaMotta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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.
Garcia won't allow LaMotta to pass to mount.
Garcia wants to improve his position but LaMotta is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with LaMotta in particular looking to stall.
Garcia works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake LaMotta really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Garcia lands with an overhand left.
LaMotta misses with a two punch combination.
Garcia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LaMotta.
LaMotta misses with a straight left.
Rolando Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaMotta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garcia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garcia misses with a lunging right hand
and LaMotta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
LaMotta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from LaMotta there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from LaMotta is predictable there
and Garcia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LaMotta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Garcia falls off balance throwing a combination
letting LaMotta counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaMotta throws a leg kick but Garcia checks it.
LaMotta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from LaMotta.
LaMotta misses with an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of LaMotta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
LaMotta moves out of range of the strikes.
Garcia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. LaMotta moves away and avoids it.
Garcia connects with a good right hand that stumbles LaMotta. LaMotta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
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.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but LaMotta moved out of range.
Garcia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and LaMotta counters with a two punch combo.
LaMotta moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
LaMotta missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garcia throws a poor cross that misses
and LaMotta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
LaMotta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
LaMotta throws a lazy uppercut
and Garcia counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in LaMotta's guard now.
Garcia is fighting to break LaMotta's control of his arms but LaMotta is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Garcia throwing strikes from guard but LaMotta blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
LaMotta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but LaMotta is retaining full guard.
Garcia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
LaMotta wants to sweep but no luck.
LaMotta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but LaMotta is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Garcia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
LaMotta controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Garcia thows a big elbow that misses.
Garcia slips nicely into half guard.
Garcia thows a huge punch but LaMotta dodges it nicely.
Garcia trying to advance position but LaMotta counters by regaining guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rolando Garcia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Garcia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from LaMotta.
Garcia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
LaMotta attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
LaMotta slips a straight right by Garcia.
Garcia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
LaMotta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaMotta tried to score with a low kick but Garcia checks it.
A jab from LaMotta misses.
Garcia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
LaMotta misses with an uppercut
and Garcia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Garcia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. LaMotta looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Garcia tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
LaMotta can't do much from the bottom here.
LaMotta taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
LaMotta bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and LaMotta defends well.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
LaMotta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rolando Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
LaMotta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta wants to stand but Garcia has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
LaMotta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that LaMotta has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Garcia 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
LaMotta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garcia is on top in guard.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LaMotta is keeping the position for now.
Garcia postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rolando Garcia.
I think Garcia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 49:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jake LaMotta! Jake LaMotta retains his featherweight title!
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hype
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