PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bif Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hart's choice of entrance music: Daddy Cool. Bif Hart will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Chambers
vs
Hart

180 cm
22
163 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

170 cm
23
155 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bif Hart!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chambers.
Chambers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hart.
Hart swinging wilding here.

Chambers shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hart's guard.
Chambers works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chambers wants to control but Hart is keeping him busy.

Chambers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Chambers is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Hart has managed to free his arm - good work.

Chambers looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers is keen to just control but Hart is a slippery customer.
Chambers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chambers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chambers is looking to take a break and control but Hart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hart tries to kick Chambers off but Chambers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Chambers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hart sees it coming and defends easily.
Hart pushes Chambers off looking to stand but Chambers dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chambers is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hart still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hart has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Chambers is breathing heavily.
Chambers is looking to regain half guard here but Hart keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers regains half guard.
Chambers trying to control but Hart postures up.
Chambers gets full guard.
Hart is looking to stand up but Chambers won't let him.
Chambers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Hart got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chambers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hart has managed to get both his arms back between Chambers's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers wants to hit a switch here but Hart passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chambers there!
Chambers tries to hold on but Hart postures up.
Chambers is looking to improve his position but Hart isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chambers regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Chambers dominated that round.
That's time! Chambers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Chambers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hart thows a body kick. Chambers tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hart tries to bum rush Chambers with a series of wild strikes but Chambers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bif Hart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hart looks to land a combination. Chambers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Chambers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Chambers is looking for a kimura but Hart is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chambers to get the leverage.

Chambers is looking for a kimura but Hart is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chambers to get the leverage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chambers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hart regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Chambers.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chambers drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hart looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hart looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hart!
Hart wants to stand but Chambers is controlling his arm.
Chambers sneaks back into half guard.

Chambers looking for submissions off his back.

Chambers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chambers wants to control but Hart is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chambers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chambers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Chambers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers wants to sweep but no luck.
Hart wants to stand and escape but instead Chambers has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Chambers wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chambers pushing down on Hart's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chambers sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chambers wants to control but Hart is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Chambers dominated that second round.
That's time! Chambers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Chambers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hart looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Chambers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chambers working the ground and pound but Hart is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Chambers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hart knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chambers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Chambers tries for a kimura but Hart is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart pushes Chambers away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chambers gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Chambers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hart is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chambers has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Chambers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Chambers tries for a kimura but Hart is defending well.
Hart pushes Chambers away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chambers gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Chambers is looking to take a break and control but Hart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers advances to full mount.

Chambers working for a guillotine from mount but Hart is in no mood to give up.
Chambers looking to control but Hart is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Chambers swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hart is now in Chambers's guard. A big mistake from Chambers there, giving up the dominant position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers managing to control the position.
Chambers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hart is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Chambers working for submissions but it's allowed Hart to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Chambers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chambers, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for James Chambers!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for James Chambers!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for James Chambers!

James Chambers wins by unanimous decision!