PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Deacino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Gull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eli Gull acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Deacino
vs
Gull

178 cm
20
159 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

172 cm
24
156 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Micheal Deacino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Gull!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gull scores with a nice strike.
Deacino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deacino keeps the fight on the outside.
Deacino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gull scores with a three punch combo!
Deacino wants to clinch.
Gull moves out of range of the strikes.

Deacino darts in and clinches Gull up against the cage.

Gull gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gull wants to take a breather but Deacino is having none of it.
Deacino trying to control here.
Deacino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gull.
Gull has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gull sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Deacino defending well though.
Gull looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gull is looking to advance position but Deacino won't allow it.
Deacino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gull.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Deacino misses with an uppercut.
Deacino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gull moves away.
Gull punishes Deacino's body with a nice straight punch.
Deacino tries to clinch but Gull is having none of it.
Gull lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gull lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Deacino tries to clinch but Gull moves away
and Gull counters with a left to the body.
Deacino slips a straight right by Gull.
Deacino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gull doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by Gull.
Gull swings away with a body shot that misses

and Deacino counters by clinching up.

Gull breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Deacino.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gull throws a sloppy body shot
and Deacino counters with a stiff right hand.
Gull fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Deacino on the side of the head.
Deacino takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Deacino swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Gull counters by clinching up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Deacino.
Deacino managing to block the knees to the body from Gull.
A short uppercut from Deacino.
Deacino is pressed up against the cage. Gull has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Deacino down to the mat. Deacino avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Deacino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gull fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Deacino.
Deacino bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Deacino throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gull counters with a three punch combo that has Deacino backing up. Deacino nods at Gull to acknowledge the strikes.
Gull fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gull lands a two punch combo.
Deacino loads up on a big right hand but Gull slips the punch.
Gull misses with a wild combination.
Deacino tries to clinch

and Gull counters with a nice double leg into side control. Deacino won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deacino is pushing Gull's head away, looking to escape. Gull manages to hold on to the position though.
The strikes coming from Gull are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gull postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gull postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deacino struggling a bit here.
Gull in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Gull dominated that round.
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.

Gull tests Deacino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Deacino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gull looks to score with a jab to the body but Deacino is just out of range.
Deacino swings for the body but Gull moves out of range.
Deacino tries to clinch up
and Gull counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gull cracks the inside of Deacino's front leg.
Gull tries to clinch up but Deacino circles away and keeps his distance.
Deacino misses with a hook. Gull ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Deacino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gull throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deacino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A left and a right from Deacino both land. Nice combination.
Deacino wants to clinch

and Gull counters with a takedown into side control.
Deacino is not content to let Gull control the position.
Gull works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gull throws an elbow but Deacino slips to the side and avoids it well.
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.
Gull in side control, throwing shots but Deacino defends.
Gull tries to move into full mount but can't pass Deacino's legs.
Deacino struggling a bit here.
Gull controls the position.
Gull working the strikes but Deacino uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Deacino is staying active underneath Gull, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gull throws a strike but Deacino avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gull lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gull trying to control the position from guard on top but Deacino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deacino is looking to sweep but instead, Gull has passed into half guard.
Gull looks to land a strike but Deacino avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gull loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gull wants to control from the top but Deacino keeps moving.
Gull working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gull postures up in Deacino's guard and throws a big left but Deacino blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gull throws a strike but Deacino rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Deacino has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gull is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gull accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gull content to stall in guard here.
Gull wants to control from the top but Deacino keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Gull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Gull falls off balance throwing a combination

and Deacino counters by moving into the clinch.
Deacino working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Deacino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deacino lands a left hand.
Deacino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Deacino lands a nice uppercut.
Gull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Deacino lands with a right to the head.
Deacino takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Deacino.
Deacino misses with a punch to the body.
Gull is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Deacino working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Deacino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Deacino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gull looking for a takedown.
Deacino is working Gull over against the cage.
Deacino prevents the takedown attempt.
Gull takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gull blocking some punches.
Deacino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Deacino is working Gull over against the cage.
Gull wants to get back to striking at distance but Deacino won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gull wants a takedown but no success here.
Micheal Deacino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Gull.
Deacino cracks Gull with a nice body shot.
Deacino digs a right hand into Gull's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gull's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Deacino.
Deacino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Deacino scores with a shot to the side of Gull's head.
Deacino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Deacino.
Deacino gets through Gull's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gull blocking some punches.
Gull drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Deacino gets through Gull's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Gull's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Deacino misses with the head strike.
Deacino prevents a body shot from Gull.
Deacino blocking some punches.
Deacino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Deacino digs a right hand underneath Gull's ribcage. Gull let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Deacino lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Deacino.
Deacino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Deacino throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Deacino.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deacino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Deacino has a couple of punches blocked by Gull.
Deacino lands a right hand.
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!
Deacino swings wildly with an uppercut but Gull uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Deacino.
A short left from Deacino.
Micheal Deacino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gull's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Deacino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gull is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Deacino pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Deacino lands a nice shot to the body.
Gull throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Deacino.
Deacino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gull or not.
Deacino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gull or not.
A short uppercut from Deacino.
Deacino lands with a left to the head.
Deacino lands a shot to the body.
Deacino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gull backwards.
Deacino is leaning against Gull and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Deacino presses Gull against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gull is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Deacino lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Deacino.
A right hand to the body from Deacino.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deacino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gull or not.
Deacino lands with a left to the head.
Deacino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Deacino throws a head punch that misses.
Deacino digs a right hand into Gull's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gull's gas tank.
Gull misses with a punch on the inside.
Deacino tries a body shot but Gull blocks it.
Deacino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gull goes for a takedown in the clinch but Deacino prevents it.
Deacino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Deacino.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Deacino.
A short body shot lands from Deacino as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Deacino.
Gull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deacino scores with a shoulder strike.
Deacino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Deacino blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Deacino.
Deacino prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Deacino.
Deacino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gull.
Deacino is working Gull over against the cage.
Eli Gull is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deacino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Deacino scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Deacino.
Deacino lands with a left to the head.
Deacino lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Deacino fails to land.
Deacino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gull backwards.
Deacino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Deacino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gull is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Deacino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gull backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Deacino.
Deacino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Deacino - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Deacino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Deacino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gull misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Deacino.
Gull throws a punch but it's blocked by Deacino.
Deacino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Micheal Deacino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deacino digs a right hand underneath Gull's ribcage. Gull let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Deacino tries to work over Gull's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micheal Deacino showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gull has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!