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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Krusty Klown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake LaMotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klown comes to the cage accompanied by Who Da Champion. LaMotta has chosen Cavalleria Rusticana: Intermezzo as his entrance music. Jake LaMotta has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Krusty Klown's chin.
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155 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Krusty Klown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake LaMotta!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaMotta throws out a loose jab but Klown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jake LaMotta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaMotta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
LaMotta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LaMotta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klown.
Klown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Klown shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Klown showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klown is trying to work for a kimura but LaMotta is defending well.
LaMotta is defending against the submission attempts here by Klown.
LaMotta missing with punches from the bottom.
Klown wants to work for an arm triangle but LaMotta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Klown 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 Klown.
Klown blocks the strikes from LaMotta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaMotta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for LaMotta.
Klown works a leg free and moves into half guard.
LaMotta gets full guard.
LaMotta wants to sweep but no luck.
Klown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Klown won't allow LaMotta to sweep him here.
LaMotta is looking to sweep but instead, Klown has passed into half guard.
Klown is working for a submission of some sort.
Klown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
LaMotta is trying to get back to full guard.
LaMotta moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Klown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
LaMotta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Klown manages to get himself to full guard.
LaMotta wants to pass the guard but Klown is keeping the position.
LaMotta gets to his feet - Klown follows without any prompting.
LaMotta looks to score with a jab to the body but Klown is just out of range.
Klown avoids the body shot from LaMotta.
Klown looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Klown ducks under a wild hook from LaMotta.
Jake LaMotta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for LaMotta.
A swing and a miss from LaMotta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klown shoots in and drives through. LaMotta sprawls well.
Klown blocks a low kick nicely.
LaMotta misses with the combination.
LaMotta throws a jab when Klown was well out of range.
Klown moves out of range of the leg kick from LaMotta.
LaMotta misses with an uppercut.
LaMotta throws out a loose jab but Klown uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaMotta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LaMotta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LaMotta misses with a low kick as Klown jumps back.
LaMotta swings away with a leg kick that misses.
LaMotta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LaMotta looks gassed!
LaMotta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LaMotta throws a looping overhand right but Klown ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
LaMotta misses with a series of wild punches.
LaMotta throws a hook to the side of Klown's head but Klown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LaMotta is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Klown feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Klown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed LaMotta's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klown trying to control from half guard but LaMotta is working away.
Klown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Klown is looking for a kimura but LaMotta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Klown to get the leverage.
LaMotta misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Klown is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, LaMotta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Klown blocks the strikes from LaMotta.
LaMotta is looking to improve his position.
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 Krusty Klown will probably get the nod.
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.
Klown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LaMotta misses with a looping left.
LaMotta misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from LaMotta.
LaMotta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LaMotta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LaMotta misses with a series of wild punches.
LaMotta throws a head kick but Klown moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from LaMotta misses.
Jab by LaMotta.
Klown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klown closes this distance looking for a takedown but LaMotta circles away.
Klown has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krusty Klown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaMotta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for LaMotta.
LaMotta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Klown shoots in for a double leg but LaMotta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
LaMotta throws a leg kick but Klown checks it.
A head kick misses from LaMotta.
Klown slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from LaMotta misses the target.
LaMotta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Klown circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from LaMotta.
LaMotta is breathing heavily.
LaMotta throws a leg kick but Klown moved away.
Nice shot lands for LaMotta.
LaMotta waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Klown.
LaMotta throws the kick towards the body but Klown avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta throws a hook but Klown avoids it easily.
LaMotta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LaMotta scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from LaMotta misses.
LaMotta misses with a body shot.
Klown defending well as LaMotta loads up on a big left hand.
Klown shoots in for a takedown but LaMotta shows good takedown defense.
LaMotta tries to score with a low kick but Klown moves his leg out of the way.
LaMotta just misses with a punch to the body.
LaMotta tries a head kick but it misses.
Klown shoots in and drives through. LaMotta sprawls well.
LaMotta lands with a thumping leg kick.
LaMotta throws a nice looking combination but Klown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
LaMotta throws a shot from downtown. Klown moves away and avoids it.
Klown fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta lands with a slapping head kick.
LaMotta misses with a looping right.
Klown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LaMotta is fending him off so far but Klown persists. Nope, LaMotta circles away and we're back to standing.
Klown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LaMotta throws a shot from downtown. Klown moves away and avoids it.
Klown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LaMotta throws out the jab.
LaMotta tries a head kick but it misses.
LaMotta misses the shot to the body.
Klown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around LaMotta's waist but LaMotta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Klown off to one side.
LaMotta thows a body shot but no joy.
Klown moves away from the strike by LaMotta.
Klown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klown shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in LaMotta's guard.
Klown drops back looking for a leg! LaMotta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and LaMotta manages to kick Klown off! Klown jumps back into LaMotta's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
LaMotta trying to strike off his back.
LaMotta keeping moving, preventing Klown from controlling successfully.
LaMotta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klown is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LaMotta is on top in guard.
LaMotta pushing down on Klown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Klown looking for submissions off his back.
Klown wants to control but LaMotta is keeping busy.
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 the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
LaMotta misses with a kick to the body.
LaMotta misses with a hook.
LaMotta throws a shot from downtown. Klown moves away and avoids it.
LaMotta throws a head kick but Klown moves out of range.
LaMotta swings for the body but Klown moves out of range.
LaMotta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Klown shoots for a takedown but LaMotta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
LaMotta just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaMotta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Klown moves out of range as LaMotta strikes.
LaMotta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LaMotta looks to score with a jab to the body but Klown is just out of range.
LaMotta stalks Klown and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Klown's face. Klown staggers backwards, shaken.
Klown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LaMotta throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaMotta fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Klown checks it well.
Klown shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krusty Klown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaMotta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from LaMotta.
LaMotta stuffs the takedown.
LaMotta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
LaMotta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Klown doesn't seem bothered though.
Klown checks the leg kick.
LaMotta throws a hook but Klown avoids it easily.
LaMotta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LaMotta throws a jab when Klown was well out of range.
LaMotta looks to land a left hand but Klown moved out of range nicely.
Klown slips under a jab.
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.
Klown blocks a jab.
LaMotta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klown.
LaMotta throws a body kick that misses.
Klown shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in LaMotta's guard.
Klown won't allow LaMotta to sweep him here.
Klown passes into half guard.
LaMotta wants to improve his position but Klown is controlling well.
Klown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Klown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and LaMotta defends it well.
Klown is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so LaMotta is just riding it out for now. Klown eventually gives up the hold.
LaMotta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
LaMotta throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
LaMotta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LaMotta punching from the bottom.
Klown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Klown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
LaMotta wants to stand and escape but Klown is having none of it.
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.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LaMotta waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Klown.
Klown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LaMotta.
Klown shoots in but no luck this time.
LaMotta misses with a looping right.
LaMotta looks to land a left hand but Klown moved out of range nicely.
Klown checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
LaMotta throws a hook but Klown blocks it.
Klown decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
LaMotta gets back to full guard.
Klown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Klown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Klown preventing the sweep.
Klown throws a big right hand that misses.
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 Krusty Klown.
I think Klown 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Jake LaMotta!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Jake LaMotta!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Jake LaMotta!
Jake LaMotta wins by unanimous decision!
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hype
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pop
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