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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night 108: Swanson/Lobov (04-22-2017)

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Jason

Featherweight (145)
[#6] Cub Swanson (24-7-0, -647) vs. [#58] Artem Lobov (13-12-1, +451)
Cub Swanson is the All-Time #13 ranked Featherweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Cub Swanson (3-0-0)
2016-12-10: W vs. [#22FW] Doo Ho Choi (14-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2016-08-06: W vs. [#35FW] Tatsuya Kawajiri (36-11-2) via UD (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2016-04-16: W vs. [#43FW] Hacran Dias (23-5-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Artem Lobov (2-1-0)
2016-11-19: W vs. [#83FW] Teruto Ishihara (9-3-2) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2016-08-20: W vs. [#669FW] Chris Avila (5-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2016-02-06: L vs. [#306LW] Alex White (11-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Cub Swanson 133, Artem Lobov 154
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Lightweight (155)
[#21] Diego Sanchez (27-9-0, +302) vs. [*] Al Iaquinta (13-3-1, -390)
Diego Sanchez is the All-Time #47 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Diego Sanchez (2-1-0)
2016-11-05: W vs. [#30LW] Marcin Held (22-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-07-09: L vs. [#23LW] Joe Lauzon (27-12-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:26 of round 1
2016-03-05: W vs. [#18LW] Jim Miller (28-9-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Al Iaquinta (3-0-0)
2015-04-04: W vs. [#5WW] Jorge Masvidal (32-11-0) via SD (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
2015-01-31: W vs. [#23LW] Joe Lauzon (27-12-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:34 of round 2
2014-11-07: W vs. [#52LW] Ross Pearson (19-13-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:39 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Diego Sanchez 168, Al Iaquinta 749
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Al Iaquinta leads 2-1
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#18] Ovince St. Preux (19-10-0) vs. [#40] Marcos Rogerio de Lima (15-4-1)
Ovince St. Preux is the All-Time #47 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Ovince St. Preux (0-3-0)
2017-02-04: L vs. [#17LHW] Volkan Oezdemir (13-1-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2016-10-08: L vs. [#6LHW] Jimi Manuwa (17-2-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:38 of round 2
2016-04-23: L vs. [#2LHW/#2DD/#3P4P] Jon Jones (22-1-0) via UD (50-44, 50-45, 50-45)

Last 3 Fights: Marcos Rogerio de Lima (2-1-0)
2017-01-28: W vs. [#66LHW] Jeremy Kimball (13-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:27 of round 1
2016-11-19: L vs. [#26LHW] Gadzhimurad Antigulov (19-4-0) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:07 of round 1
2016-04-23: W vs. [#145LHW] Clint Hester (11-6-0) via in 4:35 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ovince St. Preux 77, Marcos Rogerio de Lima 84
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Ovince St. Preux leads 1-0
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Comparing the 10 Title Defenses of Demetrious Johnson and Anderson Silva

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Richard Mann

With a victory over Wilson Reis in the main event last Saturday, Demetrious Johnson tied Anderson Silva’s record for most consecutive UFC title defenses. Many pundits have been quick to decry the accomplishment due to the current state of the flyweight division. The UFC did not crown their first flyweight champion until 2012, and the division has been in the developing stages ever since. With that being said, Johnson has been nothing short of dominant. How do the two strings of title defenses compare?

In terms of ranking points alone, Silva faced a much tougher road than Johnson. As you can see in the following chart, Silva’s opponents almost always had more ranking points. However, that does not tell the entire story. Fighters competing in more developed divisions will obviously have more points. Ranking points are the result of the Fight Matrix statistical model. The more points a fighter has, the higher the fighter is ranked. You can find more information here.

When determining the per-bout level of opposition a fan might ask himself/herself, “how big of an upset would this be?” Using this criteria might give a clearer picture of the level of competition faced by both fighters. Fight Matrix hands out two different “Upset of Year” awards, most noteworthy and most lopsided. Most noteworthy is simply “the largest difference (X minus Y) between raw rating points,” while most lopsided is “the largest proportional difference (X divided by Y) between raw rating points.” Keep Reading

Current MMA Rankings Updated (04-16-2017)

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Jason

Current MMA Rankings Updated (04-09-2017)

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Jason

Fight Matrix Program – UFC 210: Cormier/Johnson II (04-08-2017)

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Jason

Light Heavyweight Championship (205)
[#2/#10DD] Anthony Johnson (22-5-0, -123) vs. [#3] Daniel Cormier (18-1-0, -100)
Anthony Johnson is the All-Time #17 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.
Daniel Cormier is the All-Time #10 ranked Light Heavyweight and #40 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Anthony Johnson (3-0-0)
2016-08-20: W vs. [#6LHW] Glover Teixeira (26-5-0) via KO (Punch) in 0:13 of round 1
2016-01-30: W vs. [#5LHW] Ryan Bader (22-5-0) via KO (Punches) in 1:26 of round 1
2015-09-05: W vs. [#7LHW] Jimi Manuwa (17-2-0) via KO (Punches) in :28 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Daniel Cormier (3-0-0)
2016-07-09: W vs. [#9MW] Anderson Silva (34-8-0) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
2015-10-03: W vs. [#8LHW] Alexander Gustafsson (17-4-0) via SD (47-48, 48-47, 49-46)
2015-05-23: W vs. [#2LHW/#10DD] Anthony Johnson (22-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:39 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Anthony Johnson 231, Daniel Cormier 273
Previous Match-up Record: Daniel Cormier leads 1-0-0
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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Middleweight (185)
[#5] Gegard Mousasi (41-6-2, -131) vs. [#6] Chris Weidman (13-2-0, +106)
Gegard Mousasi is the All-Time #11 ranked Middleweight fighter.
Chris Weidman is the All-Time #2 ranked Middleweight and #13 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Gegard Mousasi (3-0-0)
2016-11-19: W vs. [#19MW] Uriah Hall (12-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:31 of round 1
2016-10-08: W vs. [#10MW] Vitor Belfort (25-14-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:43 of round 2
2016-07-09: W vs. [#24MW] Thiago Santos (14-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:32 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Chris Weidman (1-2-0)
2016-11-12: L vs. [#2MW/#10P4P] Yoel Romero (12-1-0) via KO (Flying Knee) in 0:24 of round 3
2015-12-12: L vs. [#3MW] Luke Rockhold (15-3-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:12 of round 4
2015-05-23: W vs. [#10MW] Vitor Belfort (25-14-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:53 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Gegard Mousasi 140, Chris Weidman 147
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Chris Weidman leads 4-3
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#33] Jan Blachowicz (19-6-0, -126) vs. [#42] Patrick Cummins (8-4-0, -110)

Last 3 Fights: Jan Blachowicz (1-2-0)
2016-09-03: L vs. [#8LHW] Alexander Gustafsson (17-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2016-04-10: W vs. [#107LHW] Igor Pokrajac (28-13-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2015-09-05: L vs. [#16LHW] Corey Anderson (9-3-0) via UD (30-25, 29-26, 30-25)

Last 3 Fights: Patrick Cummins (1-2-0)
2016-05-14: L vs. [#12LHW] Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (22-8-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:52 of round 1
2015-11-07: L vs. [#6LHW] Glover Teixeira (26-5-0) via TKO (Punches) in 1:12 of round 2
2015-08-01: W vs. [#122LHW] Rafael Cavalcante (12-7-0) via TKO (Elbows) in 0:45 of round 3

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jan Blachowicz 217, Patrick Cummins 329
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Current MMA Rankings Updated (04-02-2017)

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Jason

All-Time MMA Rankings Updated (04-02-2017)

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Jason

Current MMA Rankings Updated (03-26-2017)

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Jason

How does Tonya Evinger stack up against UFC bantamweights?

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Richard Mann

Tonya Evinger will get a second chance to successfully defend her Invicta FC bantamweight title against Yana Kunitskaya after their first fight ended controversially. The bout will be the main event of Invicta FC 22, which airs live Saturday night on UFC Fight Pass. Evinger is currently riding a nine-fight winning streak that dates back to 2011. Since she is the champion of a smaller organization, the question persists: how does she compare to the fighter’s in the UFC’s bantamweight division. The short answer is, quite well. She is currently ranked #6 in the division. However, that does not tell the entire story.

Not only does Evinger hold a high ranking, but she has also maintained a level comparable to her contemporaries in the UFC for multiple years. The following table shows ranking points for all fighters currently ranked in the UFC’s women’s bantamweight rankings as well as Evinger for the period between 4/1/2015 and 1/1/2017. The bottom line is that Evinger deserves a shot in the UFC if she wins on Saturday.

Fight Matrix Program – Invicta FC 22: Evinger/Kunitskaya 2 (03-25-2017)

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Jason

Women Bantamweight (135)
[#6] Tonya Evinger (18-5-0) vs. [#51] Yana Kunitskaya (9-2-0)
Tonya Evinger is the All-Time #41 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Tonya Evinger (2-0-0, 1 NC)
2016-11-18: NC vs. [#51BW] Yana Kunitskaya (9-2-0)
2016-05-07: W vs. [#26BW] Colleen Schneider (11-7-0) via UD (50-44, 50-44, 49-45)
2015-09-12: W vs. [#49BW] Pannie Kianzad (8-2-0) via TKO (Punches) in 3:34 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Yana Kunitskaya (1-1-0, 1 NC)
2016-11-18: NC vs. [#6BW] Tonya Evinger (18-5-0)
2016-09-04: W vs. [#105BW] Yanan Wu (6-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:32 of round 2
2016-03-26: L vs. [#42BW] Zaira Dyshekova (3-2-0) via in of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Tonya Evinger 127, Yana Kunitskaya 127
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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Women Strawweight (115)
[#1AW/#3DD/#4P4P] Ayaka Hamasaki (14-1-0) vs. [#4] Livia Renata Souza (9-1-0)
Ayaka Hamasaki is the All-Time #13 ranked Women’s fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Ayaka Hamasaki (3-0-0)
2016-09-23: W vs. [#4AW] Jinh Yu Frey (5-2-0) via TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in 4:38 of round 2
2016-03-11: W vs. [#69SW] Amber Brown (6-3-0) via Submission (Armbar) in 2:52 of round 3
2015-07-09: W vs. [#3AW] Herica Tiburcio (10-4-0) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 49-46)

Last 3 Fights: Livia Renata Souza (2-1-0)
2016-05-07: L vs. [#6SW] Angela Hill (6-3-0) via SD (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
2016-01-16: W vs. [#7FLY] DeAnna Bennett (8-2-0) via TKO (Kick to the Body and Punches) in 1:30 of round 1
2015-04-24: W vs. [*] Katja Kankaanpaa (10-3-1) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:58 of round 4

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Ayaka Hamasaki 183, Livia Renata Souza 322
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Women Strawweight (115)
[#7FLY] DeAnna Bennett (8-2-0) vs. [#78] Jodie Esquibel (5-2-0)

Last 3 Fights: DeAnna Bennett (1-2-0)
2016-03-11: L vs. [#5FLY] Roxanne Modafferi (19-13-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
2016-01-16: L vs. [#4SW] Livia Renata Souza (9-1-0) via TKO (Kick to the Body and Punches) in 1:30 of round 1
2015-09-12: W vs. [*] Katja Kankaanpaa (10-3-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Jodie Esquibel (2-1-0)
2016-07-29: L vs. [#28SW] Alexa Grasso (9-1-0) via UD (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
2014-11-01: W vs. [#44AW] Nicdali Rivera-Calanoc (8-10-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2014-09-06: W vs. [#4AW] Jinh Yu Frey (5-2-0) via SD (29-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: DeAnna Bennett 379, Jodie Esquibel 239
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Current MMA Rankings Updated (03-19-2017)

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Jason

Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night 107: Manuwa/Anderson (03-18-2017)

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Jason

Light Heavyweight (205)
[#9] Jimi Manuwa (16-2-0, -149) vs. [#13] Corey Anderson (9-2-0, +124)
Jimi Manuwa is the All-Time #46 ranked Light Heavyweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Jimi Manuwa (2-1-0)
2016-10-08: W vs. [#18LHW] Ovince St. Preux (19-10-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:38 of round 2
2015-09-05: L vs. [#2LHW/#8DD] Anthony Johnson (22-5-0) via KO (Punches) in :28 of round 2
2015-04-11: W vs. [#32LHW] Jan Blachowicz (19-6-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)

Last 3 Fights: Corey Anderson (2-1-0)
2016-12-09: W vs. [#60LHW] Sean OConnell (17-9-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:36 of round 2
2016-05-14: L vs. [#8LHW] Mauricio Rua (25-10-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-03-05: W vs. [#52LHW] Tom Lawlor (10-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Jimi Manuwa 161, Corey Anderson 99
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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Welterweight (170)
[#18] Gunnar Nelson (15-2-1, -327) vs. [#28] Alan Jouban (15-4-0, +253)

Last 3 Fights: Gunnar Nelson (2-1-0)
2016-05-08: W vs. [#46WW] Albert Tumenov (17-4-0) via Submission (Neck Crank) in 3:15 of round 2
2015-12-12: L vs. [#4WW] Demian Maia (24-6-0) via UD (30-26, 30-25, 30-25)
2015-07-11: W vs. [#356WW] Brandon Thatch (11-5-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:54 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Alan Jouban (3-0-0)
2016-12-17: W vs. [#51WW] Mike Perry (9-1-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2016-07-07: W vs. [#64WW] Belal Muhammad (11-2-0) via UD (28-27, 29-27, 29-28)
2016-03-19: W vs. [#623LW] Brendan OReilly (6-3-0) via TKO (Elbows and Punches) in 2:15 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Gunnar Nelson 314, Alan Jouban 91
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Gunnar Nelson leads 1-0
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Bantamweight (135)
[#52] Brad Pickett (25-13-0, -137) vs. [#234FW] Marlon Vera (8-3-1, +115)

Last 3 Fights: Brad Pickett (1-2-0)
2016-12-17: L vs. [*] Urijah Faber (34-10-0) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
2016-10-08: L vs. [#9BW] Iuri Alcantara (34-7-0) via Submission (Triangle Choke) in 1:59 of round 1
2016-02-27: W vs. [#53BW] Francisco Rivera (11-7-0) via SD (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Last 3 Fights: Marlon Vera (2-1-0)
2016-11-26: W vs. [#431FW] Guangyou Ning (5-4-1) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2016-02-27: L vs. [#177BW] Davey Grant (10-3-0) via UD (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
2015-08-08: W vs. [#479FW] Roman Salazar (10-5-0) via Submission (Triangle Armbar) in 2:15 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Brad Pickett 91, Marlon Vera 112
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Current MMA Rankings Updated (03-12-2017)

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Jason

Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night 106: Belfort/Gastelum (03-11-2017)

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Jason

Middleweight (185)
[#9] Vitor Belfort (25-13-0, +299) vs. [#10] Kelvin Gastelum (13-2-0, -377)
Vitor Belfort is the All-Time #21 ranked Middleweight and #28 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Vitor Belfort (1-2-0)
2016-10-08: L vs. [#6MW] Gegard Mousasi (41-6-2) via TKO (Punches) in 2:43 of round 2
2016-05-14: L vs. [#4MW] Ronaldo Souza (24-4-0) via TKO (Punches) in 4:38 of round 1
2015-11-07: W vs. [*] Dan Henderson (32-15-0) via KO (Punches) in 2:07 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Kelvin Gastelum (2-1-0)
2016-12-10: W vs. [*] Tim Kennedy (18-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:45 of round 3
2016-07-09: W vs. [#15MW] Johny Hendricks (18-6-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2015-11-21: L vs. [#8WW] Neil Magny (19-5-0) via SD (48-47, 48-47, 47-48)

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Vitor Belfort 154, Kelvin Gastelum 91
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Lightweight (155)
[#5] Edson Barboza (18-4-0, -172) vs. [#9] Beneil Dariush (14-2-0, +144)
Edson Barboza is the All-Time #34 ranked Lightweight fighter.
Beneil Dariush is the All-Time #47 ranked Lightweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Edson Barboza (2-1-0)
2016-07-23: W vs. [#31LW] Gilbert Melendez (22-6-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
2016-04-23: W vs. [#4FW] Anthony Pettis (19-6-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
2015-12-11: L vs. [#3LW] Tony Ferguson (22-3-0) via Submission (Brabo Choke) in 2:54 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Beneil Dariush (2-1-0)
2016-11-05: W vs. [#26LW] Rashid Magomedov (19-2-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2016-06-04: W vs. [#32LW] James Vick (10-1-0) via KO (Punches) in 4:16 of round 1
2016-04-16: L vs. [#10LW] Michael Chiesa (14-2-0) via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:20 of round 2

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Edson Barboza 231, Beneil Dariush 126
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Beneil Dariush leads 1-0
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Light Heavyweight (205)
[#8] Mauricio Rua (24-10-0) vs. [#27] Gian Villante (15-7-0)
Mauricio Rua is the All-Time #6 ranked Light Heavyweight and #27 ranked Absolute fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Mauricio Rua (2-1-0)
2016-05-14: W vs. [#13LHW] Corey Anderson (9-2-0) via SD (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
2015-08-01: W vs. [#11LHW] Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (22-8-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2014-11-08: L vs. [#18LHW] Ovince St. Preux (19-10-0) via KO (Punches) in 0:34 of round 1

Last 3 Fights: Gian Villante (2-1-0)
2016-12-09: W vs. [#70LHW] Saparbek Safarov (8-1-0) via TKO (Punches) in 2:54 of round 2
2016-03-05: L vs. [#15LHW] Ilir Latifi (12-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2015-11-14: W vs. [*] Anthony Perosh (15-10-0) via KO (Punch) in 2:56 of round 1

Days Since Last Pro Fight: Mauricio Rua 301, Gian Villante 92
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Even: Both have 1 win(s) against common opposition.
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Current MMA Rankings Updated (03-05-2017)

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Jason