PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Megaphny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones
vs
Megaphny

192 cm
25
280 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
275 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Battalion Athletics

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ethan Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kirk Megaphny!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Megaphny throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Megaphny misses with a jab, cross combination.

Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Megaphny's half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Megaphny's temple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Megaphny trying to control but Jones postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Megaphny wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Megaphny tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Megaphny keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice sprawl there from Megaphny as Jones shoots in.
Megaphny throws a big shot that misses.
Megaphny will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Megaphny tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Megaphny is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Megaphny has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Megaphny's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Megaphny tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Megaphny is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
Megaphny is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Megaphny is trying to control but can't.
Megaphny is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Megaphny misses with a looping left.
A jab from Megaphny finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Megaphny gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones trying to control but Megaphny is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ethan Jones will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Megaphny throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Megaphny connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Megaphny clinches up against the cage.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Megaphny pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Megaphny stalling the fight.
Megaphny misses with a hook to the ribs.
Megaphny content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Megaphny.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Megaphny.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones is trying to drag Megaphny to the mat but Megaphny just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Megaphny scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Megaphny's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Megaphny finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Megaphny swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Megaphny waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Megaphny tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Megaphny throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Megaphny plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Ethan Jones has been cut.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Megaphny.
Megaphny scores with a leg kick.
Megaphny throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Megaphny feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Megaphny with a jab.
Megaphny 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Megaphny.
Megaphny lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Megaphny throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ethan Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Megaphny works the jab nicely.
Megaphny connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Megaphny lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Megaphny feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jones sprawling to the canvas! Jones rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Megaphny finish him?!

Jones is rocked!
Jones defending well as Megaphny loads up on a big left hand.
Megaphny throws a monster overhand right that drops Jones! Megaphny follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirk Megaphny!
Kirk Megaphny is the new heavyweight champion!