PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Conner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Conner could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rashad Evans's chin.

Conner
vs
Evans

195 cm
23
290 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
23
300 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Conner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rashad Evans!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Evans misses.
Conner takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Evans keeps the fight on the outside.
Evans lands with a nice body punch.
Evans moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Jake Conner has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Conner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Evans tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Conner is in Evans's guard.
Evans is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Conner is breathing heavily.

Evans decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Evans moves into the clinch successfully.

Evans turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Evans manages to end up in side control.

Evans is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Conner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Evans creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Evans are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans landing a few strikes.
Evans working the ground and pound.
Evans tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Evans is trying to get an arm triangle but Conner is defending well.
Evans throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Evans cracks Conner with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Evans working the ground and pound but Conner is defending the strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Conner is looking to regain half guard here but Evans keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Evans stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Evans instigates a clinch.
Evans effectively controlling the action here.

Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evans lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Evans closes the distance and pushes Conner back into the cage.

Evans works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Evans gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Evans rushes Conner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evans goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Evans clinches.

Evans manages to break the clinch.

Evans moves into the clinch successfully.

Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Evans rushes Conner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Evans has hold of one of Conner's legs. Conner is fighting the takedown attempt but Evans gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Evans trying to stand up but can't free himself from Conner's guard.
Evans slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Evans decides to stand back up. Evans steps back and let's Conner get back to his feet.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Evans has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Evans rushes Conner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Evans is struggling to control the position.
Conner wants to stall.

Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Evans moves into the clinch successfully.

Evans manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evans scores with a body shot.
Evans with a nice cross.

Evans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rashad Evans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Conner's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Conner tries to clinch

and Evans counters by clinching up.
Conner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Evans prevents it.
Evans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Conner is fighting off a takedown attempt but Evans is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Conner to the mat. Conner regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Conner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Evans stands up over Conner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conner swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Evans stands and steps away. Conner gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Evans throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Evans breaks the clinch.

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

Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Evans clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Evans breaks the clinch.
Evans lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A punch combination from Evans misses.
Evans lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Evans rushes Conner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Evans manages to break the clinch.
Evans scores with a body shot.
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 gets a clinch.

Evans gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Evans lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rashad Evans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Evans is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans connects with a couple of short punches.

Conner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Evans slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conner is keeping the position for now.
Evans scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Evans stands up from Conner's guard - Evans perhaps looking for a knockout.
A shot to the liver by Evans. Beautiful body shot.
Evans punishes Conner's body with a nice straight punch.

Evans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Conner tries to circle away but Evans has him pinned against the cage.

Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Evans is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Conner rather than just go for the knockout.
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 fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Evans looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jake Conner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans lands a jab to Conner's midsection.
Evans comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Evans clinches up with Conner and pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Evans tenderised Conner's leg. Conner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Evans lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Conner is looking to close the distance but Evans sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Conner crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Conner is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Rashad Evans!