PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Jonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carl Jonson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Jonson
vs
Chambers

189 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carl Jonson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chambers feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chambers wants to pass the guard but Jonson is keeping the position.
Chambers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chambers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jonson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chambers is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chambers wants to control from the top but Jonson keeps moving.
Chambers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers trying to control the position from guard on top but Jonson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chambers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jonson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jonson tries to get out of the position.

That's two 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 wants to control from the top but Jonson keeps moving.

Despite being in the dominant position, John Chambers just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jonson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chambers.
A punch combination from Jonson misses.
Jonson throws a series of punches but Chambers moves out of range.
Carl Jonson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jonson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jonson misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Jonson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jonson as he avoids it easily.

Chambers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jonson did well to prevent Chambers getting side control.
Chambers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jonson keeps working.
Chambers prevents Jonson from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Chambers seems content to control.
Jonson is trying to stand up here but Chambers is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chambers in particular looking to stall.
Jonson looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four 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 seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jonson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chambers controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Chambers dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jonson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chambers circles away quickly and effectively.
Chambers dives in and grabs Jonson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jonson pushes down on Chambers's head and hops out.
Jonson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Jonson.
Some wild striking there from Jonson.
Jonson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chambers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jonson throws a series of punches but Chambers avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonson throws a right and a left that Chambers avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Jonson misses.

Chambers gets a takedown into half guard.
Chambers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers wants to take a breather but Jonson is having none of it.
Chambers not doing much here.
Chambers thows a huge punch but Jonson dodges it nicely.
Chambers sitting and controlling from the half guard.

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.

Despite being in the dominant position, John Chambers just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jonson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chambers circles away quickly and effectively.
Carl Jonson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jonson throws a right hand that Chambers ducks under and follows up with a left that Chambers also avoids with ease.
Jonson scores with a jab. Chambers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carl Jonson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Jonson misses.
Jonson misses with a two punch combination.
Chambers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carl Jonson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Chambers.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jonson!

It looks like John Chambers has been cut.
Chambers should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Chambers is breathing heavily.
Chambers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jonson throws a right and a left that Chambers avoids nicely.
Chambers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jonson circles away.
Jonson throws a series of punches but Chambers moves out of range.
Jonson misses with a two punch combination.
Jonson throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonson loads up on a big right hand but Chambers slips the punch.
Jonson misses with an uppercut.
Jonson throws a right hand that Chambers ducks under and follows up with a left that Chambers also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Jonson. No joy for Chambers on that attempt.
Chambers dives in and grabs Jonson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jonson pushes down on Chambers's head and hops out.
Chambers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jonson throws a series of punches but Chambers moves out of range.
Jonson missing with a left hand there. Chambers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jonson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jonson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jonson looks to land a combination. Chambers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice cross by Jonson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jonson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chambers.

Chambers is rocked!
Jonson tries to bum rush Chambers with a series of wild strikes but Chambers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jonson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chambers is still on wobbly legs! Can Jonson finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Jonson misses.
Chambers seems to have recovered his senses.

Chambers drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chambers trying to control but Jonson is working from the bottom.
Chambers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jonson keeping moving, preventing Chambers from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chambers thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Jonson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Chambers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jonson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jonson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jonson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jonson throws a right hand that Chambers ducks under and follows up with a left that Chambers also avoids with ease.
Jonson misses with a two punch combination.
Jonson looks to land a right hand but Chambers moved out of range.
Chambers shoots for a takedown but Jonson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Carl Jonson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jonson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jonson lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Chambers falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carl Jonson!