PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Cloltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Lamotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cloltran comes to the cage accompanied by F**k What Happens Tonight. Lamotta has chosen yes as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Cloltran
vs
Lamotta

168 cm
30
142 lbs
27 - 4 - 2

175 cm
37
147 lbs
40 - 15 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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The Big Kabosh

Hellbent
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Buzz Cloltran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Jake Lamotta!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamotta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lamotta throws a low kick, looking for Cloltran's leg but Cloltran calmly moves out of range.
Lamotta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamotta tries to score with a low kick but Cloltran moves his leg out of the way.
Lamotta checks a low kick from Cloltran.
Cloltran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lamotta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Lamotta.
Cloltran just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Lamotta does it's job there.
Cloltran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamotta.
We've been hearing reports that Cloltran has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lamotta.

A jab-cross combination lands for Cloltran and sends Lamotta crashing to the mat! Cloltran follows him down to the mat - Lamotta regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Lamotta is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cloltran throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lamotta is still in real trouble! Can Cloltran finish him?
Lamotta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloltran wants to pass to mount but Lamotta is defending the position.
Cloltran takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lamotta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lamotta seems to have recovered his senses.
Cloltran missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cloltran thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lamotta's head.
Lamotta is staying active underneath Cloltran, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lamotta tries to kick Cloltran off but Cloltran keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamotta tries to roll over but Cloltran keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lamotta defending well though.
Cloltran looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cloltran with the ground and pound but Lamotta uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cloltran is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cloltran throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Lamotta keeping full guard, as Cloltran tries to pass.
Cloltran has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cloltran slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cloltran scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lamotta to see if he's OK.
Lamotta sneaks back into half guard.
Cloltran stalling away here and it's allowed Lamotta to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cloltran wants to pass the guard but Lamotta is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran throwing strikes from guard but Lamotta blocks nicely.
Lamotta looking for a sweep. Not yet Lamotta, not yet.
Cloltran throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cloltran accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cloltran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamotta is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cloltran is pushing down on Lamotta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lamotta is fighting to maintain full guard but Cloltran has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cloltran throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Cloltran dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lamotta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cloltran.
Lamotta misses with a low kick.
Cloltran lands with an overhand left.
Lamotta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lamotta.
Jake Lamotta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cloltran shoots in looking for a takedown but Lamotta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cloltran's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cloltran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cloltran looks to clinch

and Lamotta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lamotta stopping the sweep attempt from Cloltran.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamotta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloltran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lamotta.
Lamotta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lamotta stopping the sweep attempt from Cloltran.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cloltran keeping moving, preventing Lamotta from controlling successfully.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jake Lamotta hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cloltran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cloltran tries a head kick but it misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cloltran crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lamotta - the referee stops the clock and Cloltran gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lamotta. Cloltran manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lamotta shoots in looking for a takedown. Cloltran tries to sprawl out of it but Lamotta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cloltran manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lamotta thuds his shin into the meat of Cloltran's side.
Cloltran throws a left and a right that both miss

and Lamotta counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cloltran won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cloltran stops Lamotta from passing to mount.
Lamotta is looking to take a break and control but Cloltran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran prevents Lamotta from improving position.
Lamotta slows the pace down.
Lamotta trying to control the position but Cloltran is working away.
Lamotta taking a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Lamotta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cloltran is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Lamotta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cloltran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cloltran moves out of range as Lamotta throws a body kick.
Lamotta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lamotta takes a swing at Cloltran's ribcage but misses.
Cloltran throws a head kick that misses.
Lamotta with a jab.
Lamotta misses with a lunging right hand
and Cloltran counters with a straight right hand.
Lamotta lands a glancing blow to the side of Cloltran's head.
Cloltran swings for the body but Lamotta moves out of range.
Cloltran misses with an uppercut.
Lamotta moves out of range as Cloltran strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lamotta.
Cloltran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cloltran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lamotta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lamotta throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cloltran walks into a jab.
Cloltran takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cloltran misses the shot to the body.
Lamotta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cloltran lands a head kick. Lamotta smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Buzz Cloltran is winning the standup battle so far.
Cloltran walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lamotta misses with a looping right.
Lamotta connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cloltran tries to clinch but Lamotta moves out of range.
Good work by Lamotta as he checks the leg kick.

Cloltran gets caught flat footed, as Lamotta shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta looking to pass the guard.
Lamotta trying to control the position from guard on top but Cloltran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cloltran is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lamotta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cloltran looking to control.
Lamotta trying to control but Cloltran is working from the bottom.
My spies in Le Prieuré de Sion inform me that Lamotta has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta looking to pass the guard.
Lamotta keeps trying to improve his position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lamotta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch lands to the side of Lamotta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lamotta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cloltran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cloltran checks a low kick from Lamotta.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cloltran on the side of the head.
Cloltran ducks under a wild hook from Lamotta.
Cloltran wants to clinch.
Lamotta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cloltran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lamotta.

Cloltran shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lamotta manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cloltran postures up in Lamotta's guard and throws a big left but Lamotta blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamotta is trying to keep Cloltran in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Lamotta really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cloltran moves out of range of the strikes.
Cloltran throws a right and a left that Lamotta avoids nicely.
Lamotta swats away the attempt to clinch by Cloltran.
Cloltran throws a lazy right hand but Lamotta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by Lamotta - just one landing.
Cloltran throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lamotta tries to land a leg kick but Cloltran saw it coming and moves away.
Lamotta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lamotta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cloltran was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamotta.

Lamotta closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lamotta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cloltran does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamotta is just content to waste time from the top position. Cloltran takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cloltran keeping moving, preventing Lamotta from controlling successfully.
Lamotta might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cloltran haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cloltran looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lamotta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta is looking to work some ground and pound but Cloltran has wrist control.
Lamotta wants to pass the guard but Cloltran is keeping the position.
Cloltran keeping moving, preventing Lamotta from controlling successfully.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jake Lamotta hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cloltran shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lamotta as he jumps to the side.
Cloltran lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cloltran connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lamotta momentarily.
Cloltran throws a push kick but Lamotta slaps the foot to one side.
Cloltran throws a looping overhand right but Lamotta ducks down to avoid it.
Lamotta misses the shot to the body.
Cloltran fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lamotta.
Lamotta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cloltran misses with a hook

and Lamotta counters with a shoot takedown. Cloltran fights it but they end up in guard.
Lamotta 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.
Lamotta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jake Lamotta has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamotta won't allow Cloltran to sweep him here.
Cloltran keeping moving, preventing Lamotta from controlling successfully.
Lamotta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cloltran can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lamotta controls the pace.
Lamotta trying to control but Cloltran is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Lamotta dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Cloltran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Cloltran on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lamotta takes one to the side of the head.
Lamotta connects with a crisp jab.
Lamotta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cloltran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lamotta.
Cloltran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Lamotta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lamotta pushes down on Cloltran's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lamotta is keen to just control but Cloltran is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamotta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lamotta perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cloltran is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Lamotta there.
Lamotta throwing shots but Cloltran is blocking nicely.
Cloltran works his way to full guard. Good work.
Buzz Cloltran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta wants to pass the guard but Cloltran is keeping the position.
Cloltran wants to sweep but no luck.

Cloltran has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lamotta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lamotta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cloltran is keeping the position for now.
Lamotta scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cloltran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lamotta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lamotta wants to control from the top but Cloltran keeps moving.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jake Lamotta wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cloltran buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cloltran avoids the head kick by Lamotta.
Nice body punch from Lamotta.
Lamotta jabs Cloltran right on the nose. Cloltran blinks but takes it well.
Jake Lamotta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good shot there by Lamotta.
Lamotta ducks under a wild hook from Cloltran.
Cloltran misses with a head kick.
A big right from Cloltran misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamotta throws a sloppy head kick and Cloltran moves out of range easily.
Cloltran misses with a two punch combination.
Cloltran misses with a right hand

and Lamotta counters with a shoot takedown. Cloltran fights it but they end up in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Lamotta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lamotta 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Lamotta!
Jake Lamotta is the new bantamweight champion!
Jake Lamotta managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS, into his post fight interview.