Post by The Sandmen on Jan 30, 2012 18:07:14 GMT -5
Rashad Evans raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Jon Jones is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans fakes a move and moves laterally.
Evans studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Jon Jones attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Evans tries to grapple
Bones moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Evans.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Jon Jones's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Bones
Evans is in closed guard... Bones tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches Bones.
Good job by Bones blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Bones
Evans cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Bones can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Bones is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Bones
Evans is in closed guard... Bones tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rashad Evans wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Rashad Evans can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Jon Jones fakes a punch and launches himself over Rashad Evans
Evans counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Rashad Evans tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Rashad Evans who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Jones is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Bones catches an ankle and Evans is tripped to the mat!
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Evans
Jon Jones is looking to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Rashad Evans has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Evans
Deep breaths from Rashad Evans who tries a hammer punch to Bones's ribs.
Bones blocks those punches
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Jon Jones tries to take advantage...
Jon Jones wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Jon Jones can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Evans
Good looking punches from Jon Jones on the ground
deflected by Evans.
Bones clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Bones is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Jones uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Evans
Bones is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Jones uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Bones is connecting with a few punches
Evans is holding Jon Jones's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jon Jones loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Jon Jones
Rashad Evans throws down elbows...
Bones is not making himself an easy target.
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Jones to fight back!
Bones measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Jon Jones
Rashad Evans tries to open Bones's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rashad Evans. Bones is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Jon Jones's Forehead
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Jon Jones
Bones tries to show some ground skills
Evans uses his strength to keep Evans at a disadvantage
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Jon Jones
Bones measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Jon Jones
Bones tries to show some ground skills
Jon Jones put Evans in half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Bones
Rashad Evans tries to pass Jon Jones's guard...
Rashad Evans manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Jon Jones
Rashad Evans throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Bones's face with those brutal elbows! Bones needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Jon Jones manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Bones is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jon Jones is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Jon Jones in his guard.
Jon Jones keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Jon Jones in his guard.
Jon Jones keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Jon Jones in his guard.
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Jones is in open guard over Evans
Bones tries to improve position.
Evans adjusts and closes his guard.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evans measures the resilience of Bones's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bones blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Bones
He is not able to do it
Jon Jones is in open guard over Evans
Bones tries to move to full mount
Bones succeeds
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Jones in his guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, UK) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid low kick from Jon Jones.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Jon Jones moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Bones tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Bones is clinching with Evans.
Rashad Evans pushes away Bones trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bones stumbles backwards and Rashad Evans circles to get the center of the cage
Evans is holding Jon Jones's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jon Jones loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Jon Jones
Evans breaths deeply while on the ground
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Jon Jones
Evans breaths deeply while on the ground
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Jon Jones
Rashad Evans looks to mount Jon Jones...
Jon Jones takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, UK) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters briefly tie up...
Evans goes up and comes down hard as Bones scores a brutal slam!
Jon Jones is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Bones
He is not able to do it
Jon Jones is in open guard over Evans
Bones breaths deeply while on the ground
Jon Jones is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bones tries to cover his face,
Jon Jones is in open guard over Evans
Jon Jones tries to pass to half guard...
Rashad Evans's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jon Jones is in open guard over Evans
Evans breaths deeply while on the ground
Jon Jones is in open guard over Evans
Jon Jones pushes Rashad Evans against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rashad Evans struggles not allowing Jon Jones improve his position.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans tries to close his guard around Bones
He succeeds!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bones looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rashad Evans's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jon Jones is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Evans into his guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Bones
Rashad Evans is looking to pass Jon Jones's guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Bones
Evans tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Jon Jones
Rashad Evans looks to mount Jon Jones...
Jon Jones takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Bones
Evans is in closed guard... Bones tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Bones
Evans is in closed guard... Bones tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Bones moves forward looking for some action
Jon Jones shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Rashad Evans pushes away Bones trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bones stumbles backwards and Rashad Evans circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jon Jones jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Rashad Evans is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Inside leg kick from Evans
that goes awry.
Evans looks to be in very good shape.
Evans fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jon Jones didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Bones's mid-section, he seems hurt
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Bones
Not a desiderable position that Evans is in now. Jon Jones is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Bones measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Bones
Bones tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Bones
Evans tries to jump to side mount.
Jon Jones jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Evans
Bones tries to open up Rashad Evans's defense faking a few punches.
Rashad Evans wraps his arms around Bones's arms and counters the punches.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Evans
Bones is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Jones uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Evans
Jon Jones tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Jon Jones manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Jon Jones is in half guard over Evans
Evans is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, UK) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Evans!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Jon Jones launches a body shot
Evans evades.
Poorly executed technique. Jon Jones looks to counter!
Bones moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Rashad Evans checks the kick.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Jon Jones tries to bring the fight to the ground
Evans won't budge, forcing Bones to pull guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Bones
Evans struggles on the ground and tries to break Jon Jones's guard...
Bones doesn't want to free his opponent and Evans continues in closed guard
Bones is trying to counter now!
Evans is in closed guard... Bones tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Bones
Evans is in closed guard... Bones tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches Bones.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Bones
Evans is in closed guard... Bones tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Bones
Jon Jones has seen better days.
Evans is in closed guard... Bones tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bones misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jon Jones
Solid shots!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Bones
Good looking punches from Rashad Evans on the ground
They could take their toll on Bones.
Bones's Chin is beginning to swell
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Bones
Evans struggles on the ground and tries to break Jon Jones's guard...
Rashad Evans is in Bones open guard now
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Bones
Jon Jones is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, UK) are cheering for the fighters.
Evans launches a hook to the body
Jon Jones moves aside looking for a counter...
Evans is holding Jon Jones's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jon Jones loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Jon Jones
Evans tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Jon Jones
Bones measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jon Jones
Solid shots!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Jon Jones
Bones has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Jon Jones tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Jon Jones
Bones is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rashad Evans pushes Jon Jones down and prevents his attempts to escape
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Rashad Evans.
Judge: Rashad Evans 9 10 9: 28
Judge: Jon Jones 10 9 10: 29
Judge: Rashad Evans 10 10 9: 29
Judge: Jon Jones 9 9 10: 28
Judge: Rashad Evans 9 9 10: 28
Judge: Jon Jones 10 10 9: 29
Winner is Jon Jones by Split decision at 5:00 Round 3 (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 6/11 (55%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 26/44 (59%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 582 s
Statistics: Jon Jones
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 6/19 (32%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 582 s
Jon Jones is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans fakes a move and moves laterally.
Evans studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Jon Jones attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Evans tries to grapple
Bones moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Evans.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Jon Jones's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Bones
Evans is in closed guard... Bones tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches Bones.
Good job by Bones blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Bones
Evans cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Bones can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Bones is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Bones
Evans is in closed guard... Bones tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rashad Evans wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Rashad Evans can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Jon Jones fakes a punch and launches himself over Rashad Evans
Evans counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Rashad Evans tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Rashad Evans who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Jones is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Bones catches an ankle and Evans is tripped to the mat!
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Evans
Jon Jones is looking to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Rashad Evans has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Evans
Deep breaths from Rashad Evans who tries a hammer punch to Bones's ribs.
Bones blocks those punches
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Jon Jones tries to take advantage...
Jon Jones wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Jon Jones can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Evans
Good looking punches from Jon Jones on the ground
deflected by Evans.
Bones clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Bones is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Jones uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Evans
Bones is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Jones uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Bones is connecting with a few punches
Evans is holding Jon Jones's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jon Jones loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Jon Jones
Rashad Evans throws down elbows...
Bones is not making himself an easy target.
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Jones to fight back!
Bones measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Jon Jones
Rashad Evans tries to open Bones's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rashad Evans. Bones is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Jon Jones's Forehead
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Jon Jones
Bones tries to show some ground skills
Evans uses his strength to keep Evans at a disadvantage
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Jon Jones
Bones measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Jon Jones
Bones tries to show some ground skills
Jon Jones put Evans in half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Bones
Rashad Evans tries to pass Jon Jones's guard...
Rashad Evans manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Jon Jones
Rashad Evans throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Bones's face with those brutal elbows! Bones needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Jon Jones manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Bones is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jon Jones is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Jon Jones in his guard.
Jon Jones keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Jon Jones in his guard.
Jon Jones keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Jon Jones in his guard.
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Jones is in open guard over Evans
Bones tries to improve position.
Evans adjusts and closes his guard.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evans measures the resilience of Bones's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bones blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Bones
He is not able to do it
Jon Jones is in open guard over Evans
Bones tries to move to full mount
Bones succeeds
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Jon Jones is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Jones in his guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, UK) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid low kick from Jon Jones.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Jon Jones moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Bones tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Bones is clinching with Evans.
Rashad Evans pushes away Bones trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bones stumbles backwards and Rashad Evans circles to get the center of the cage
Evans is holding Jon Jones's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jon Jones loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Jon Jones
Evans breaths deeply while on the ground
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Jon Jones
Evans breaths deeply while on the ground
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Jon Jones
Rashad Evans looks to mount Jon Jones...
Jon Jones takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, UK) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters briefly tie up...
Evans goes up and comes down hard as Bones scores a brutal slam!
Jon Jones is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Bones
He is not able to do it
Jon Jones is in open guard over Evans
Bones breaths deeply while on the ground
Jon Jones is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bones tries to cover his face,
Jon Jones is in open guard over Evans
Jon Jones tries to pass to half guard...
Rashad Evans's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jon Jones is in open guard over Evans
Evans breaths deeply while on the ground
Jon Jones is in open guard over Evans
Jon Jones pushes Rashad Evans against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rashad Evans struggles not allowing Jon Jones improve his position.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans tries to close his guard around Bones
He succeeds!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bones looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rashad Evans's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jon Jones is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Evans into his guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Bones
Rashad Evans is looking to pass Jon Jones's guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Bones
Evans tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Jon Jones
Rashad Evans looks to mount Jon Jones...
Jon Jones takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Bones
Evans is in closed guard... Bones tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Bones
Evans is in closed guard... Bones tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Bones moves forward looking for some action
Jon Jones shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Rashad Evans pushes away Bones trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bones stumbles backwards and Rashad Evans circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jon Jones jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Rashad Evans is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Inside leg kick from Evans
that goes awry.
Evans looks to be in very good shape.
Evans fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jon Jones didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Bones's mid-section, he seems hurt
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Bones
Not a desiderable position that Evans is in now. Jon Jones is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Bones measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Bones
Bones tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Bones
Evans tries to jump to side mount.
Jon Jones jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Evans
Bones tries to open up Rashad Evans's defense faking a few punches.
Rashad Evans wraps his arms around Bones's arms and counters the punches.
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Evans
Bones is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Jones uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Evans
Jon Jones tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Jon Jones manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Jon Jones is in half guard over Evans
Evans is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, UK) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Evans!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Jon Jones launches a body shot
Evans evades.
Poorly executed technique. Jon Jones looks to counter!
Bones moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Rashad Evans checks the kick.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Jon Jones tries to bring the fight to the ground
Evans won't budge, forcing Bones to pull guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Bones
Evans struggles on the ground and tries to break Jon Jones's guard...
Bones doesn't want to free his opponent and Evans continues in closed guard
Bones is trying to counter now!
Evans is in closed guard... Bones tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Bones
Evans is in closed guard... Bones tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches Bones.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Bones
Evans is in closed guard... Bones tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Bones
Jon Jones has seen better days.
Evans is in closed guard... Bones tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bones misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jon Jones
Solid shots!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Bones
Good looking punches from Rashad Evans on the ground
They could take their toll on Bones.
Bones's Chin is beginning to swell
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Bones
Evans struggles on the ground and tries to break Jon Jones's guard...
Rashad Evans is in Bones open guard now
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Bones
Jon Jones is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, UK) are cheering for the fighters.
Evans launches a hook to the body
Jon Jones moves aside looking for a counter...
Evans is holding Jon Jones's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jon Jones loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Jon Jones
Evans tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Jon Jones
Bones measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jon Jones
Solid shots!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Jon Jones
Bones has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Jon Jones tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Jon Jones
Bones is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rashad Evans pushes Jon Jones down and prevents his attempts to escape
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Rashad Evans.
Judge: Rashad Evans 9 10 9: 28
Judge: Jon Jones 10 9 10: 29
Judge: Rashad Evans 10 10 9: 29
Judge: Jon Jones 9 9 10: 28
Judge: Rashad Evans 9 9 10: 28
Judge: Jon Jones 10 10 9: 29
Winner is Jon Jones by Split decision at 5:00 Round 3 (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 6/11 (55%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 26/44 (59%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 582 s
Statistics: Jon Jones
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 6/19 (32%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 582 s
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!