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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Macdonald (ranked 5921 p4p, 6877 weight class) and Frankie DeLuna (ranked 264 p4p, 287 weight class). John Macdonald had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Macdonald
vs
DeLuna

175 cm
20
135
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
19
97
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Macdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frankie DeLuna!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macdonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeLuna.
DeLuna jabs Macdonald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
DeLuna throws a combination. Macdonald tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Macdonald fails with a takedown attempt.
DeLuna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A left lands for DeLuna.

Macdonald is rocked!
No luck with that takedown attempt from DeLuna.
Macdonald wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Macdonald is defended easily by DeLuna.
Macdonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeLuna is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

DeLuna gets a clinch.
DeLuna wants to break free but Macdonald has control.
DeLuna wants to get back to striking at distance but Macdonald won't allow it.
Macdonald goes for a takedown attempt but DeLuna pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Macdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DeLuna clinches with his opponent.
DeLuna is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Macdonald gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
DeLuna wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DeLuna wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
DeLuna wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Macdonald has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Macdonald.
Macdonald tries to score a body lock takedown but DeLuna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Macdonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Macdonald moves forwards but DeLuna connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Macdonald fails with a takedown attempt.
Macdonald blocks a leg kick.

DeLuna has closed the distance and engaged Macdonald in a clinch.
Macdonald prevents DeLuna from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald tries to pull guard but DeLuna forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
DeLuna drops down looking for an ankle pick but Macdonald pulls his leg out and moves away.
Macdonald avoids a kick to the body.
Macdonald takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No luck with that takedown attempt from DeLuna.
Macdonald checks a leg kick.
DeLuna lands with a right hand.
DeLuna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from DeLuna.
Frankie DeLuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left and a right from DeLuna both land. Nice combination.
Macdonald takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oh Macdonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Macdonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DeLuna as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Macdonald seems to have got his legs back now.
DeLuna moves into range and connects with a jab.
DeLuna misses with a takedown attempt - Macdonald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
DeLuna looks winded!
DeLuna slips under a jab.
Macdonald fails with the takedown.

DeLuna rushes Macdonald and presses him up against the cage.

DeLuna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeLuna cracks Macdonald with an open hand slap.
DeLuna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Macdonald tries to close the distance and clinch but DeLuna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DeLuna shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Macdonald seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Macdonald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
DeLuna lands a nice looking body shot.
Macdonald misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLuna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Macdonald was well out of range. Poor timing from DeLuna.
Macdonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeLuna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Macdonald but Macdonald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
DeLuna defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Macdonald.
DeLuna shoots in but no luck this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeLuna fails to land with a series of punches.
DeLuna circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeLuna swinging wildly here.
Macdonald tries to clinch but DeLuna moves out of range.
DeLuna scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
DeLuna is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

DeLuna has managed to clinch.

DeLuna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Macdonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie DeLuna dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

DeLuna uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Macdonald has time to react.
Macdonald on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Macdonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Macdonald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. DeLuna defends it nicely.
DeLuna shoots and misses
and Macdonald counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Macdonald lands a head kick. DeLuna smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
DeLuna misses with a wild combination.
DeLuna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

DeLuna has managed to clinch.

Macdonald manages to pull guard.

DeLuna stands and steps away. Macdonald gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

DeLuna has Macdonald up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeLuna has Macdonald pressed against the cage, preventing Macdonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald blocks the elbow strike.
DeLuna working hard to break the clinch.
DeLuna wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
DeLuna is looking to break free of the clinch but Macdonald has double underhooks.
Macdonald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Macdonald is pressed up against the cage. DeLuna has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Macdonald down to the mat. Macdonald avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
DeLuna tries to land a front kick but Macdonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
DeLuna has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
DeLuna fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A cross from DeLuna lands.
DeLuna with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No luck for Macdonald with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Macdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DeLuna lands a head shot.
DeLuna throws a series of strikes that have Macdonald backpedaling.
Macdonald misses with a takedown attempt - DeLuna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
DeLuna gets in close and tags Macdonald with a short punch that almost sends Macdonald to the mat! Oh Macdonald is in big trouble! He turns his back on DeLuna, trying to create some distance but DeLuna rushes him, striking wildly and Macdonald goes down! The referee tackles DeLuna into the cage to end the fight! DeLuna is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie DeLuna!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taras Hnatchuk (ranked 6893 p4p, 6892 weight class) and Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang (ranked 636 p4p, 635 weight class). Taras Hnatchuk has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hnatchuk
vs
Aubeaumeyang

180 cm
23
162
0 - 2 - 0

176 cm
19
155
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Taras Hnatchuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hnatchuk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aubeaumeyang counters with a nice body shot.
Hnatchuk throws a sloppy head kick and Aubeaumeyang moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hnatchuk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hnatchuk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aubeaumeyang swivels and escapes.
Aubeaumeyang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hnatchuk has his takedown stuffed
and Aubeaumeyang counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taras Hnatchuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hnatchuk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aubeaumeyang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aubeaumeyang wants it to stay on the feet.
Hnatchuk throws the kick towards the body but Aubeaumeyang avoids it.
Hnatchuk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aubeaumeyang avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hnatchuk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hnatchuk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aubeaumeyang's waist but Aubeaumeyang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hnatchuk off to one side.
Hnatchuk wants to clinch but Aubeaumeyang slips to the side
and Aubeaumeyang counters with a nice uppercut.
Donk. Aubeaumeyang catches Hnatchuk right on the button with a cross.
Hnatchuk tries for a takedown but Aubeaumeyang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hnatchuk is breathing heavily.
Aubeaumeyang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aubeaumeyang wants it to stay on the feet.
Aubeaumeyang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aubeaumeyang dips to his left and cracks Hnatchuk with an uppercut!
Hnatchuk throws a head kick but Aubeaumeyang moves out of range.
It seemed like Aubeaumeyang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hnatchuk takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hnatchuk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aubeaumeyang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been told by Hnatchuk's head coaches at Punch Out Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aubeaumeyang looks to land a left hand but Hnatchuk moved out of range nicely.
Aubeaumeyang throws a hook to the side of Hnatchuk's head but Hnatchuk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taras Hnatchuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aubeaumeyang scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Hnatchuk is rocked!
Hnatchuk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aubeaumeyang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aubeaumeyang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oh Hnatchuk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Hnatchuk does it's job there.
Hnatchuk seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice straight punches there by Aubeaumeyang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aubeaumeyang.
Hnatchuk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aubeaumeyang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aubeaumeyang connects with a jab.
Aubeaumeyang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hnatchuk moves away.
Hnatchuk tries to counter by clinching up but Aubeaumeyang breaks away and moves out of range.
Aubeaumeyang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hnatchuk momentarily.
Hnatchuk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aubeaumeyang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hnatchuk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aubeaumeyang counters with a straight that turns Hnatchuk's legs to rubber! Aubeaumeyang pushes forward with more strikes and Hnatchuk goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chandler Buffay (ranked 2344 p4p, 4463 weight class) and Andy Jones (ranked 312 p4p, 553 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Buffay
vs
Jones

190 cm
26
215
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
205
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chandler Buffay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buffay misses with a two punch combination.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buffay throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Buffay misses its intended target.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Buffay with a body shot.
Buffay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Buffay misses with a looping right.
Jones throws a counter combo.
Jones lands a two punch combo.

Jones rushes Buffay and presses him up against the cage.
Buffay takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Buffay controls the action.
Buffay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones working aggressively here.
Buffay is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Buffay into the cage.
Buffay blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buffay tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Buffay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Buffay looking to stall.

Buffay has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buffay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones is continuing to stall.

Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Buffay working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Buffay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Buffay is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

Buffay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Buffay wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andy Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Buffay displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Buffay tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Andy Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Buffay misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Buffay prevents a body shot from Jones.
Buffay taking a breather.
Good body shot from Jones.
Buffay is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Buffay is trying to stall.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Buffay looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Buffay.
Buffay taking a breather.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buffay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Buffay avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Buffay.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Buffay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Buffay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buffay.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buffay is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Buffay controls his hands.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Buffay avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones presses Buffay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Buffay takes a shot to the head.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Buffay controls the action.
Jones tries to work over Buffay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Buffay trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Buffay into the cage.
Buffay seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Jones is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buffay wants to stall.
Buffay can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Buffay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Buffay controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Buffay throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Buffay jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Jones pushes Buffay up against the cage in a clinch.
Buffay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buffay's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.

Buffay manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Buffay keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Buffay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buffay being controlled here, momentarily.

Buffay working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.

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.

Buffay uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Buffay swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Buffay misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Buffay.
Buffay tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Buffay throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes one on the button.
Jones tries to move into range but Buffay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chandler Buffay is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Buffay moved out of range.

Jones drives through and clinches with Buffay against the cage.
Jones lands a left hand.
A short left from Jones.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Andy Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Buffay swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones letting Buffay take a breather here.
Buffay fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushes Buffay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buffay throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Buffay controls the action.
Buffay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chandler Buffay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buffay misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chandler Buffay.
I think Jones 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Jones!
Andy Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Reverend Jim Ignatowski (ranked 288 p4p, 1282 weight class) and Tempe Gorge (ranked 4 p4p, 36 weight class). Gorge comes into a darkened arena with his song building. For Heavy Metal we will die! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ignatowski
vs
Gorge

174 cm
29
146
11 - 5 - 0

170 cm
32
147
10 - 2 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
PWNAGE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tempe Gorge!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignatowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ignatowski misses with an uppercut. Gorge saw that one coming.
Ignatowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gorge slips under a jab from Ignatowski.
A shot to the liver by Gorge. Beautiful body shot.
Ignatowski blocks a low kick nicely.
Ignatowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gorge.
Gorge now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gorge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ignatowski.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gorge.
Gorge misses with a straight left.
Gorge feints and then cracks Ignatowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ignatowski down.
Gorge has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Gorge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ignatowski tries to avoid it but Gorge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ignatowski to the ground. Ignatowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ignatowski dodges the punch combination from Gorge.
Ignatowski misses with a straight left.
Jab from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws a body punch but Gorge moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick that misses.
Ignatowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ignatowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gorge lands with an overhand left.
Ignatowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gorge loads up on a big right hand but Ignatowski slips the punch.
Ignatowski moves away from the strike by Gorge.
Gorge checks a leg kick.
Ignatowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gorge.
Gorge takes one on the button.
Gorge misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Ignatowski.
Gorge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gorge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gorge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ignatowski connects with the punch.
Ignatowski walks into a straight right hand from Gorge.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorge moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatowski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gorge throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Ignatowski. That snapped Gorge's head back.
Ignatowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gorge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ignatowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ignatowski wants to clinch
and Gorge counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ignatowski checks a leg kick nicely.
Ignatowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gorge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ignatowski scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ignatowski.
Gorge throws a hook but Ignatowski blocks it.
Gorge throws a body punch but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Ignatowski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ignatowski lands with a shot to the body.
Ignatowski avoids the body shot from Gorge.
A nice leg kick from Ignatowski, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Ignatowski tenderised Gorge's leg. Gorge is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ignatowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ignatowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gorge ducks under a wild hook from Ignatowski.
Gorge now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Ignatowski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gorge uses from the top position.

Ignatowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gorge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ignatowski is tightening it up a little... Gorge has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gorge reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gorge taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ignatowski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
Our winner, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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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
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Sparxx (ranked 325 p4p, 943 weight class) and Arild Ringnes (ranked 12 p4p, 41 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Sparxx
vs
Ringnes

210 cm
33
267
19 - 4 - 1

202 cm
28
282
15 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Brooklyn Apothecary
Altitude Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Sparxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arild Ringnes !
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparxx takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ringnes thows a leg kick but Sparxx checks it
enabling Sparxx to counter with a crisp jab.
Sparxx missing with a left hand there. Ringnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sparxx looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sparxx slips under a jab from Ringnes .
An attempted straight right counter from Sparxx misses the target.
A low kick lands for Sparxx.
A telegraphed right hand from Sparxx misses the target.
We've been informed that Ringnes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sparxx is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ringnes .
Sparxx throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sparxx digs a good hook to Ringnes 's body.
Ringnes misses with a looping left.
Sparxx paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ringnes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sparxx connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ringnes misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Sparxx misses.
Ringnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sparxx misses with a left hand
and Ringnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sparxx defending well as Ringnes loads up on a big left hand.
Ringnes loads up on a big right hand but Sparxx slips the punch.
Sparxx bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ringnes 's head.
Ringnes lands with a straight right. Sparxx didn't see that one coming.
Sparxx uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ringnes .
Sparxx misses with a hook. Ringnes ducked under it nicely.
Sparxx throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Ringnes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ringnes takes one to the chin there.
Ringnes throws an overhand right that lands on Sparxx's shoulder, as Sparxx tries to avoid the shot.
Sparxx tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Ringnes misses.
Sparxx cracks Ringnes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sparxx misses with a lunging right hand
and Sparxx takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sparxx looks to land a left hand but Ringnes moved out of range nicely.
Sparxx throws a jab when Ringnes was well out of range.
Ringnes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sparxx ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ringnes moves away.
A big left from Ringnes misses.
Ringnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sparxx.
Ringnes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sparxxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sparxx takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Ringnes .
Ringnes misses with an uppercut.
Sparxx throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sparxx is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ringnes .
Sparxx looks to throw the jab but Ringnes is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx tries a head kick but it misses.
Ringnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Sparxx wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ringnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ringnes defending well as Sparxx loads up on a big left hand.
Sparxx misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sparxx lands with a hook. Ringnes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ringnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sparxx looks to score with a jab to the body but Ringnes is just out of range.
Ringnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sparxx throws out the jab.
Ringnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sparxx blocks a jab.
A jab from Ringnes misses.
Ringnes throws a big shot that misses.
Sparxx avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Sparxx on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ringnes throws a hook but Sparxx blocks it.
Good leg kick by Ringnes .
Nice defenses there by Sparxx.
Sparxx is looking to counter punch.
Ringnes throws a low kick, looking for Sparxx's leg but Sparxx calmly moves out of range.
Sparxx looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sparxx misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx scores with a jab.
Sparxx moves out of range as Ringnes strikes.
Sparxx avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big right from Ringnes misses.
Sparxx throws out a loose jab but Ringnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Sparxx.
Sparxx slips a jab from Ringnes .
Ringnes staying out of range there.
Sparxx stuns Ringnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ringnes moves out of range as Sparxx strikes.
Sparxx misses with an uppercut. Ringnes saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Sparxx throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sparxx throws a right hand that misses
and Ringnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sparxx throws a low kick, looking for Ringnes 's leg but Ringnes calmly moves out of range.
Sparxx misses with a head kick.
Sparxx misses with a straight left.
Ringnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid body kick from Sparxx.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparxx defending well as Ringnes loads up on a big left hand.
Sparxx defending well as Ringnes loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx throws a sloppy head kick and Ringnes moves out of range easily.
Sparxx slips a jab from Ringnes .
Ringnes 's corner calls for a 1-2. Ringnes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ringnes is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Sparxx does it's job there.
Ringnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sparxx.
Sparxx throws out a loose jab but Ringnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ringnes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sparxx tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ringnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparxx.
Sparxx looks to throw the jab but Ringnes is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ringnes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sparxx avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ringnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sparxx throws out the jab.
Ringnes throws a right and a left that Sparxx avoids nicely.
Sparxx feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ringnes looks to throw the jab but Sparxx is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Ringnes misses.
It looked like Sparxx was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ringnes .
Ringnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sparxx.
Ringnes ducks right into an uppercut from Sparxx.
Ringnes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sparxx throws a right and a left that Ringnes avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Sparxx dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ringnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sparxx.
It looked like Sparxx wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Sparxx finds it's way through Ringnes 's defenses.

It looks like Arild Ringnes has been cut.
Ringnes misses with the combination.
Ringnes moves out of range as Sparxx strikes.
Gary Sparxx is winning the standup battle so far.
Ringnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sparxx.
A big left from Sparxx misses.
Ringnes throws a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Sparxx.
Sparxx connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ringnes misses with an uppercut
and Sparxx counters with a slapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparxx. Ringnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ringnes cracks Sparxx with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ringnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sparxx lands an overhand right.
Ringnes throws a right hand that Sparxx ducks under and follows up with a left that Sparxx also avoids with ease.
Arild Ringnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparxx scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ringnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sparxx.
Ringnes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ringnes throws out a loose jab but Sparxx uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sparxx bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ringnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Sparxx.
Sparxx is looking to counter punch.
Sparxx takes a swing at Ringnes 's ribcage but misses.
Ringnes misses the jab.
Sparxx connects with a body shot that sends Ringnes 's belly button to the back.
Sparxx is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ringnes can do to turn this around?

Sparxx cracks Ringnes with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sparxx has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ringnes to stand back up!

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

Ringnes is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crack! Sparxx connects with the perfect overhand right and Ringnes falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Sparxx!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gary Sparxx!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gary Sparxx made sure he mentioned Altitude Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.