PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Za Bott (ranked 4314 p4p, 429 weight class) and CJ Jones (ranked 4164 p4p, 416 weight class). CJ Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bott
vs
Jones

180 cm
25
179 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
182 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Za Bott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, CJ Jones!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Bott will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bott shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A combination from Bott does no damage.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Bott bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bott throws out the jab.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.
Bott looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bott swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones avoids the body shot from Bott.

Bott clinches with his opponent.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Bott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Bott backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Bott manages to avoid it all.
Za Bott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bott misses with a hook.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bott throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
As Bott backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Bott manages to avoid it all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Bott tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bott.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Bott bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Za Bott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bott misses with a double jab.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bott feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Bott misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bott misses the target.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones leaves Bott with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bott throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bott misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
CJ Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bott tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bott moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bott misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bott circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Bott.
Bott misses with an uppercut
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bott tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bott misses the body punch
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Bott backing up. Bott nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bott looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Bott throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
As Bott backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Bott manages to avoid it all.
Bott misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bott fails with a takedown attempt.
Bott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Bott closes the distance and clinches.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Bott's takedown attempt.
Bott scores with a nice hook to the head.

Jones manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones slips under a jab from Bott.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bott slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Bott.
Jones throws a counter combo.
Bott tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Bott bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bott is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jones's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bott closes the distance but Jones moves to the side
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but CJ Jones will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bott misses with a few strikes there.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Bott bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Bott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones throws a counter combo.

Bott moves into the clinch.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Jones manages to break the clinch.
Bott shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Bott swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bott tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bott tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Bott throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones avoids the body shot from Bott.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bott looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Bott's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Bott dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Bott's head and hops out.
Bott misses with a straight right.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Bott takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bott. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.
Bott falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bott throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Bott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Bott drops Jones with a left and a right! Oh, Jones is hurt - Bott dives into side control looking to finish!

Jones is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Bott finish him?
Jones is trying to buck Bott off.
Bott landing a few strikes.
Bott working the head with strikes.
Jones is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bott asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bott lands a huge shot from side control! Jones is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Za Bott!
An out of breath Za Bott thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.