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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Mvungi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 50 Cent - In Da Club. Mvungi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Professor Jay ft. Ferooz - Nikusaidiaje?. Jonathan Mvungi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bruce Gracie's chin.
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170 cm
29
155 lbs
24 - 19 - 0 |
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180 cm
27
155 lbs
13 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Gracie! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Mvungi! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gracie fails with the takedown. Nice cross by Mvungi. Nice uppercut there from Mvungi. Mvungi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Mvungi's corner calls for a 1-2. Mvungi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Mvungi scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. 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! Mvungi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mvungi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Mvungi throws out a powerful jab. Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Mvungi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Mvungi scores with a nice right hand.
Mvungi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mvungi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mvungi misses with a double jab.
Mvungi stuffs the takedown. Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Mvungi's guard. Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mvungi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard. Mvungi wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mvungi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mvungi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. Mvungi tries to stand but Gracie is controlling from the bottom. Gracie trying to control the position.
Mvungi throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Mvungi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Mvungi wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Mvungi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mvungi manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Mvungi's guard. Mvungi keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mvungi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Mvungi dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt. Jonathan Mvungi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Danga de danga de dang - Mvungi scores with a four punch combination! Mvungi scores with a nice strike. Jonathan Mvungi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A jab lands there for Mvungi. Mvungi connects with a jab. Mvungi sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mvungi lands with a big left! Gracie is wobbled badly! Mvungi comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Gracie to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jonathan Mvungi! Jonathan Mvungi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Just Fight (Everything 7$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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