MMA fighter Devin Jaqquard

Fighter profile of Devin Jaqquard by J J Tycooner

 I was able to sit down with MMA fighter Devin Jaqquard The Executioner FC Bantamweight Champion

J.J Media: 

Devin you just defend your championship belt for the second time. How would you rate your performance?

Devin: 

I think I’ll give myself a 9 out of 10 score, simply because I wasn’t able to finish him.

I mean, I pretty much dominated the entire fight but I always look for the finish
coz the fans love that and it takes away any chance where the judges might take the victory from you.
 
But overall, I’m really glad to be able to defend the belt a 2nd time against a tough, tough opponent.
 
J.J Media:
 
I dont know if you been told this or not but some mma betting sites
had you as the underdog in your fight with the The Crown Prince" Arthas Menethil
what do you think about that ?

Devin:
 
I wasn’t aware of it, but I’m not surprised to hear it, I mean I’m used to it. 

I was a guy who wasn’t supposed to be here at the top. 

I started out as a teenager in the Island battling against much older and seasoned guys, and my stay there wasn’t perfect 

but I think I managed to surprise a lot of people. 

So to everyone who bet against me my last fight, eat your heart out people!

Hahaha kidding. But it’s always nice to prove people wrong you know.  
 

J.J Media:

yes sir i do know.Let's just hope they did not bet  too much.  

Was Menethil your biggest test in the cage so far?

Devin:
 
I dunno, but he is the best grappler I’ve faced so far.
 
But I think I was more wary of guys like Ville Akohas and Kusi Amou
who had dynamite in their hands who were always a threat on the feet.

Also former champ Fitzgerald who wasn’t as explosive as those two but has great technique and a well-rounded stand up game.
  
But I do credit Arthas’ Chin. He took some big shots from me and not once did he get rocked throughout 5 rounds. 
Also his clinch game was great and that gave me a bit of a hard time. 

 
J.J Media: 

Arthas’ like your self is young he will be back .

World combat is now Executioner FC .

What do you think of the new name?

Devin: 

It’s awesome. Definitely gives the org some much needed branding. 
I think it suits the personality of most of the fighters here.

 
J.J Media:
 
Glad you like and yes we have some executioner thats for sure!

What do you feel is your biggest strength?

Devin: 

Still my well-roundedness and my grit. I could fight anywhere, finish a fight anywhere and just find a way to win anywhere.

My wrestling base also helps me a lot especially the small intangibles like balance and power to set up my strikes and takedowns.

And definitely my heart.

I’ve had two tough losses before that really crushed my spirit but I just got up and got better.

Learned from it. 
 
 
J.J Media:

What’s your favorite strike/submission to use in any fight?

Devin:

I’m an old school guy, so I pretty much rely on a lot of boxing techniques
when it comes to striking, but I’ve also been trying to incorporate kicks in my arsenal.

I love to stick with the basics.
I’ve been complimented before for my text-book stiff jab, and like most wrestlers I love throwing that overhand-right.
As for submissions, any guy I train with knows I love going for chokes, particularly the RNC.

Sucks tho, I haven’t finished anyone in a fight with it yet haha.
I came close tho with that Derick John fight haha.

My arm locks are pretty decent too. Just ask Addict Yo and Brett Iowa. Haha.

 
J.J Media:

What does it mean to you to be the champion?

Devin:

It means everything to me. It’s actually best feeling to have in the whole world. 
It’s the reason most fighters fight.
 
To have that chance to be called the best.
And it’s always nice to have that label “champion” in your legacy.
 

JJ media:

Just like Matt,Mouba,Wad and all the other champs and fourmer champ of this org 
you will always be a champion in my book

Devin any chance of a super fight with you and the 145 lbs champion?

Devin:

Absolutely.

I got mad respect for Mamad Mouba and he is a complete fighter like myself.
 
If the cards play right, maybe someday in the near future we get a chance to throw down.
 
Well after we agree on a weight and of course we still have to clean out our respective divisions.
 
There are still a lot of potential challengers at 135.
 
Like Dale la Grand or even the resurging Jet Hemi.
 
I’m no match maker but I think the winner of that fight might get the shot at the belt next.
 
Jensen Haye has also tear through the competition so far and I won’t be surprised if he’ll soon be considered for a shot as well.
 
 
J.J Media:

Jet Hemi man that guy is a fighter win or lose he puts it all online 

Dale la Grand vs Jet Hemi  the winner gets the title shot 
I wont lie i hope jet pulls it off!

Anything you’d like to add for the interview?

Devin:

Well I would just still love to express my gratitude to you 
Mr. JJ Media and to the whole EFC staff for taking a chance on me
after Highland Games dropped me for being too young haha.

Thanks for believing in me and giving me a chance to excel at your org. 
I’m really grateful for having such a great home. Thank you very much J 

J.J Media:
 
Thank you champ and its been my honor having you in this org  i am looking forward to seeing your next fight. 

Devin: 

No problem. And thank you for taking your time and listening. More power to EFC!

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