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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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153 lbs
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146 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Harper!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harper keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Harper moves out of range.
Jackson clobbers Harper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Michael Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harper dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson cracks Harper with a good jab.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Harper avoids them all with ease.
Harper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Harper keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackson throws a series of punches but Harper moves out of range.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Harper should have avoided that one.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Harper in a clinch.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Harper shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Harper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Michael Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Harper.
Harper looks gassed!
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Harper circles away.
Harper shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harper shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Harper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson pushes Harper up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Harper keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harper has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harper turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Harper has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Harper looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Harper wants to take Jackson's back but he can't do it this time.
Harper is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jackson is surviving well by controlling Harper's body position as best he can.
Harper avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Harper fails to advance to Jackson's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jackson turns into him and now he's in Harper's guard.
Harper looking for a sweep. Not yet Harper, not yet.
Harper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Harper passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Harper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jackson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Harper is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson regains half guard.
Harper seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.
Jackson trying to hold on to Harper's head to control him but Harper postures up.
Harper wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harper is working for a kimura but Jackson is defending it quite comfortably.
Harper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Harper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson tests Harper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harper swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harper takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Harper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Harper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Harper is breathing heavily.
Harper dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Michael Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Harper.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harper drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Harper tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jackson's legs.
Harper goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jackson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Harper's guard! Nice work there by Jackson!
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Harper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jackson!
Harper is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jackson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jackson tries to hold on but Harper pushes him away.
Harper working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Harper forces the positional change into back control.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but Harper has full control of the position and if anything, Jackson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Harper's arms.
Jackson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Harper looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Jackson is controlling Harper 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Harper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four 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.
Harper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harper wants to sweep but no luck.
Harper is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Harper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harper had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jackson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Harper Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jackson's back instead.
Harper looking for the RNC.
Harper is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Harper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson is looking to clinch but Harper is avoiding it.
Harper shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Harper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Harper is avoiding it.
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harper, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Harper keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harper has him pressed against the cage.
Harper keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson wants to break free but Harper has control.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Harper keeps him there for the moment.
Harper pulls guard successfully.
Harper had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jackson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Harper Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jackson's back instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson showing good submission defense here.
Harper is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jackson is defending well though. Harper let's go of the attempt for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jackson is defending well though. Harper let's go of the attempt for now.
Harper tightening his grip on Jackson, looking for the choke.
Jackson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Harper gets his way!
Jackson trying to get back to his feet but Harper is in full control for now.
That's two 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.
Harper is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Harper has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jackson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Harper is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jackson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Harper is cranking Jackson's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Jackson! He's tightened the choke and Jackson is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charlie Harper!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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