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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sehanine Moonbow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sehanine Moonbow!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Moonbow keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Moonbow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moonbow is on top in guard.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moonbow throws a big right hand that misses.
Moonbow trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moonbow wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Moonbow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Moonbow tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson passes Moonbow's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Moonbow is defending the position.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moonbow keeps working.
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moonbow is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moonbow is looking to improve his position.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moonbow is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moonbow avoid being mounted?
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moonbow is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moonbow lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jackson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moonbow landing shots from mount.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Moonbow landing strikes from the mount and Jackson is in trouble!
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Moonbow with good strikes from the mount here!
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Moonbow isn't that keen on the idea.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moonbow lands with a punch from half guard.
Moonbow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moonbow trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson with the active half guard here but Moonbow passes nicely into side control.
Moonbow trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Moonbow has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sehanine Moonbow will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Moonbow lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moonbow pinned against the cage. Moonbow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Moonbow shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Moonbow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Moonbow!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Moonbow manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moonbow is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Moonbow is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moonbow has escaped the position, nice work there.
Moonbow is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Moonbow prevents Jackson from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moonbow gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jackson works his way into full mount!
Jackson looking to secure an arm triangle but Moonbow defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Moonbow turns into him and now he's in Jackson's guard.
Moonbow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moonbow trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Moonbow postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Moonbow lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moonbow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moonbow's guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moonbow wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Moonbow throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moonbow 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.
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 Michael Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Moonbow tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moonbow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moonbow doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Moonbow closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moonbow in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moonbow passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jackson!
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moonbow is landing with some decent strikes but Jackson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Moonbow lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jackson hang on?
Moonbow with the ground and pound from mount.
Moonbow prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Moonbow pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moonbow in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
It looks like Michael Jackson has been cut.
Moonbow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson is bucking up trying to escape but Moonbow cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moonbow lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Moonbow can't control as he wanted to and Jackson manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Moonbow working Jackson over with strikes.
Sehanine Moonbow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moonbow moves into full mount! Jackson won't be happy about that!
Moonbow is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jackson is surviving well by controlling Moonbow's body position as best he can.
Moonbow is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jackson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Moonbow lands a nice shot to the head.
Jackson regains half guard.
Moonbow prevents Jackson from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Moonbow preventing the sweep.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moonbow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson working for submissions but it's allowed Moonbow to get to half guard.
Moonbow winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson tries to roll over but Moonbow keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sehanine Moonbow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moonbow 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sehanine Moonbow!
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