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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corbin Latrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Corbin Latrell has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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166 cm
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137 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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180 cm
31
155 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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ADCC Champion
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corbin Latrell! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Jackson! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Latrell sprawls well. Latrell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet. Jackson looks for a takedown but Latrell sprawls well. Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jackson is working for a kimura but Latrell is defending it quite comfortably.
Latrell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back! 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 Latrell gets his way!
Latrell controlling well, preventing Jackson from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson turns into Latrell and is now in his guard.
Jackson passes Latrell's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Latrell is defending well.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Latrell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage. Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Latrell defends it well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Latrell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Latrell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Latrell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Latrell actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Latrell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Latrell sees it coming and defends easily. Latrell is trying to control but can't.
Latrell is trying to get back to full guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! The fighters are battling for position here. Latrell manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Latrell looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Jackson advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Latrell is in trouble now - Jackson has advanced to mount! Latrell can't escape the position.
Jackson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Latrell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jackson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Jackson is looking to work his way around to Latrell's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Jackson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Latrell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Latrell defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jackson. Jackson avoids the attempt from Latrell to control. Latrell gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Latrell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage. Jackson is looking for a kimura but Latrell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage. Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Latrell is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold. Latrell wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Latrell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson. Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Jackson dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Latrell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Latrell counters with a body kick that stops Jackson in his tracks momentarily. Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Jackson looking to secure an arm triangle but Latrell defends it well. Latrell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Latrell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Latrell tries to hold on but Jackson postures up. Latrell regains half guard. Latrell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Latrell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Latrell manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Latrell's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jackson 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. Jackson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Latrell is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Latrell keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass. Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Jackson postures up.
Jackson advances position into side control! Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Jackson tries for a kimura but Latrell is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Latrell manages to get back to half guard. Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Latrell sees it coming and defends easily. Latrell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Latrell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Latrell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well. Jackson 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. Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Latrell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Latrell's legs - danger averted. Latrell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Jackson has an Americana. Latrell didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Jackson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Jackson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Harry Jackson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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