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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mathew The Devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jahll Gunacrii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mathew The Devil could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jahll Gunacrii's chin.
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168 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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176 cm
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162 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mathew The Devil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jahll Gunacrii!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Devil fails with a takedown attempt.
The Devil throws a lazy uppercut
and Gunacrii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gunacrii tries to sprawl but The Devil drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from The Devil's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gunacrii tries to get to full guard but The Devil has control of the leg.
The Devil is working for a kimura but Gunacrii is defending it quite comfortably.
Gunacrii is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Devil is trying to control. Gunacrii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gunacrii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Devil. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Devil performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The Devil looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Devil with the ground and pound but Gunacrii uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gunacrii working a defensive guard but The Devil manages to pass into side control anyway.
Gunacrii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The Devil controlling from side mount.
Gunacrii tries to improve position but can't.
Gunacrii dodges the ground and pound from The Devil.
The Devil throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The Devil throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The Devil wants to control but Gunacrii is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The Devil creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gunacrii sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gunacrii managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by The Devil.
The Devil creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gunacrii sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The Devil wants to control but Gunacrii is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Devil advances nicely into full mount.
Gunacrii blocking the ground and pound.
Gunacrii is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The Devil throws some wild stikes that Gunacrii manages to avoid easily.
Gunacrii is in all sorts of trouble here.
The Devil with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Devil throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gunacrii because The Devil loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Devil trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Devil throws some wild stikes that Gunacrii manages to avoid easily.
Gunacrii tries to hold on but The Devil pushes him away.
The Devil looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The Devil punching from mount but Gunacrii doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gunacrii is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The Devil throws some wild stikes that Gunacrii manages to avoid easily.
Gunacrii can't escape the position.
Gunacrii has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of The Devil's lack of action.
Gunacrii trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Devil thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Devil trying to control from half guard but Gunacrii is working away.
The Devil throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Devil throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gunacrii is defending against the submission attempts here by The Devil.
The Devil is pressing down on Gunacrii's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gunacrii is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Devil seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gunacrii does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew The Devil dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gunacrii throws a head kick that The Devil semi-blocks.
The Devil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gunacrii can do to turn this around?
The Devil takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gunacrii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch lands to the side of The Devil 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gunacrii throws a front kick that sends The Devil stumbling back into the cage.
Gunacrii falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Devil counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gunacrii won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Devil sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gunacrii is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The Devil wants to control for a moment but Gunacrii uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The Devil is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The Devil trying to control the action but Gunacrii is working from the bottom.
The Devil thows a huge punch but Gunacrii dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunacrii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gunacrii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Devil wants to take a breather but Gunacrii is having none of it.
Gunacrii is looking for a sweep. The Devil is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Devil throwing shots but Gunacrii is blocking nicely.
The Devil wants to free his trapped foot but Gunacrii is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The Devil trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Devil is trying to control. Gunacrii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gunacrii blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Devil.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gunacrii avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Devil.
The Devil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Devil sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gunacrii defending well though.
The Devil is trying to control the action in half guard but Gunacrii is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jahll Gunacrii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunacrii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gunacrii tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from The Devil misses its target.
The Devil tries for a takedown but Gunacrii sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gunacrii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunacrii misses the target.
The Devil misses with a body shot.
Jahll Gunacrii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Devil shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Devil tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gunacrii swivels and escapes.
Gunacrii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathew The Devil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Devil shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gunacrii manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gunacrii looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Devil throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Devil pushes down on Gunacrii's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The Devil thows a huge punch but Gunacrii dodges it nicely.
The Devil throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gunacrii to regain full guard.
Gunacrii keeping moving, preventing The Devil from controlling successfully.
Gunacrii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Devil.
Gunacrii wants to sweep but no luck.
The Devil trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Devil throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Devil passes Gunacrii's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunacrii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gunacrii has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Devil is working away from the top position though.
The Devil seems to be looking for submissions.
Gunacrii looks like he's trying to stand up.
The Devil throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Devil is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gunacrii defends it well.
The Devil not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jahll Gunacrii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gunacrii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gunacrii jabs The Devil right on the nose. The Devil blinks but takes it well.
The Devil fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Devil takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gunacrii looks to land a right hand but The Devil moved out of range.
Gunacrii drops The Devil with a beautiful combination! The Devil stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gunacrii is looking for the KO!
The Devil is rocked!
It looks like Mathew The Devil has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunacrii is stalking The Devil. The Devil circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Gunacrii, and it's lights out! The Devil really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jahll Gunacrii!
Jahll Gunacrii spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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