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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Connor Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Trujące rośliny. Evans has chosen Pride FC as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connor Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bj Evans!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Evans does no damage.
Evans is looking to land body kicks.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Evans up against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Evans in his tracks for a moment.
Evans wants to break free but Jones has control.
Evans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones is pushing Evans up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Evans takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Bj Evans has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Evans avoids it.
Evans wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Evans avoids the damage to the body.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Evans avoids it.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
Evans displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Evans is blocking nicely.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones stalling the fight.
Evans blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Evans has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
Evans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Evans blocks it.
Jones avoiding damage.
Jones utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Evans is trying to break free.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Evans avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Evans dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice knee to the body.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Evans is defending well for now.
Jones prevents Evans from breaking the clinch.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Evans tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Evans letting Jones take a breather here.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Evans is defending well for now.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Evans is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Evans is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Evans tries to tie him up.
Evans changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Evans misses with a body kick.
Connor Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Evans tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Evans throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Evans keeps the fight on the outside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Evans.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones avoids the head kick by Evans.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bj Evans's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.
Evans moves into the clinch.
Evans tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Evans drops back down to his feet.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Evans is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Jones lands a good knee to the midsection. Evans won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones obliges.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Evans lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Evans takes a knee to the side of the body.
Evans takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jones lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones with a knee to the head.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones stalling against the cage.
Evans avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Evans tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Evans avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Evans is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evans managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Connor Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Evans misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Evans scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Evans in a clinch.
Evans avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Evans is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Connor Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bj Evans.
Evans tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones landing knees to the body.
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!
Evans tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Evans blocks it.
Knees to the body from Jones.
Jones taking a breather.
Evans with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Evans is blocking nicely.
Evans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Evans improves position.
Evans fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Evans tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Evans has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Evans has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones prevents Evans from breaking the clinch.
Evans crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Evans blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones lands a nice knee to the body.
Evans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Evans tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Evans tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evans jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Evans blocks it with crossed arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Evans.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bj Evans's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Evans looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Evans misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones lands a good knee to the midsection. Evans won't want to take too many of those.
Evans jumps guard.
Jones stops Evans from standing up.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones stands and steps away. Evans gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Evans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Evans shrugs off.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Evans is trying to break free.
Jones lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans takes a knee right on the jaw!
Evans is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Evans into the cage.
Evans tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Evans fails to pull guard.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones working Evans over with knees to the body.
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans pulls guard.
Evans is trying to keep Jones in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones stands up from guard. Let's bang!
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Evans in a clinch.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Evans avoids it.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
Connor Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Connor Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans looking for a takedown.
Connor Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bj Evans.
Evans tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Evans blocks it with crossed arms.
Evans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones has Evans up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jones lands a good knee to the midsection. Evans won't want to take too many of those.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Bj Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans wants to break free but Jones has control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Connor Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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