PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colton Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jovon Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chambers has chosen Carmen Gray-Gates of Loneliness as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Colton Rodgers has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Colton Rodgers seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Rodgers
vs
Chambers

199 cm
20
277 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
251 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colton Rodgers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jovon Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodgers throws a sloppy head kick and Chambers moves out of range easily.
Chambers misses with a wild body shot.
Chambers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodgers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chambers somewhat.
Chambers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rodgers under the eye.

Chambers shoots in and gets a takedown into Rodgers's guard.
Chambers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodgers is keeping the position for now.
Rodgers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chambers on the ground.
Rodgers is trying to keep Chambers in close.
Chambers wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Chambers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodgers is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers pushing down on Rodgers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rodgers wants to improve his position but Chambers is controlling well.
Chambers is trying to control. Rodgers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Chambers is trying to work for a kimura but Rodgers is defending well.
Rodgers is looking to improve his position.
Chambers is looking to take a break and control but Rodgers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Chambers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rodgers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chambers.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chambers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodgers sees it coming and defends easily.
Chambers prevents Rodgers from improving his position.
Rodgers is trying to control but can't.
Chambers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rodgers wants to control but Chambers is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Chambers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodgers is just riding it out for now. Chambers eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chambers is working away from the top position though.
Chambers is pressing down on Rodgers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodgers is holding on for now.

Chambers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rodgers has managed to free his arm - good work.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodgers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rodgers is defending against the submission attempts here by Chambers.

Chambers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rodgers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chambers.

Chambers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodgers defends it well.

Chambers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodgers is just riding it out for now. Chambers eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jovon Chambers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Chambers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodgers as he avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rodgers, right into the meat.
Chambers tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Chambers. Beautiful body shot.
Rodgers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rodgers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chambers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Rodgers as Chambers shoots in.
Rodgers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers blocks a head kick by Rodgers.
Rodgers throws a sloppy head kick and Chambers moves out of range easily.
Rodgers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chambers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodgers explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rodgers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chambers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chambers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodgers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chambers somewhat.
Colton Rodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jovon Chambers.

Chambers manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rodgers on his heels. He'll look to pass Rodgers's guard now, I'm sure.
Chambers is breathing heavily.
Chambers slips nicely into half guard.

Chambers is working for a kimura but Rodgers is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers is staying active underneath Chambers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chambers prevents Rodgers from improving his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Chambers seems to be working for a kimura but Rodgers defends the submission attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Chambers. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Chambers is looking for a kimura but Rodgers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chambers to get the leverage.
Rodgers is trying to control but Chambers passes into side control!
Rodgers is not content to let Chambers control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers can't do much from the bottom here.

Chambers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rodgers has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rodgers prevents Chambers from improving position.
Rodgers is holding Chambers down, trying to stall.
Chambers trying to control the position but Rodgers is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers prevents Chambers from improving position.
Rodgers tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chambers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodgers is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chambers's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chambers is keen to just control but Rodgers is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodgers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rodgers keeping full guard, as Chambers tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Colton Rodgers will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Rodgers misses with a head kick.
Chambers blocks a head kick by Rodgers.
Chambers avoids the head kick by Rodgers.
Rodgers avoids the body shot from Chambers.
Rodgers wants to clinch up but Chambers keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Chambers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chambers tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chambers misses with a two punch combination.
Rodgers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chambers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rodgers has Chambers pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers lands a nice elbow.
Rodgers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Jovon Chambers has been cut.
Rodgers landing knees to the body.
Chambers tries to pull guard but Rodgers won't allow it.
Rodgers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rodgers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rodgers lands a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers takes an elbow to the temple.
Rodgers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chambers in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers taking a breather.
Rodgers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chambers's defenses.
Rodgers landing knees to the body.
Rodgers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chambers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rodgers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rodgers connects with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Rodgers.
Chambers misses with a body shot

and Rodgers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rodgers.
Rodgers working Chambers over with knees to the body.
Rodgers lands a damaging elbow.
Rodgers connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chambers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Colton Rodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jovon Chambers.
Rodgers unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rodgers scores with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers landing knees to the body.
Rodgers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chambers takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rodgers lands an elbow inside that Chambers shrugs off.

Chambers is rocked!

That has opened up Jovon Chambers's cut even more.
Rodgers pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chambers is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodgers finish him?
Knees in the clinch landing for Rodgers.
Rodgers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chambers's defenses.
Rodgers stalling in the clinch.
Rodgers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rodgers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rodgers creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Chambers! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Rodgers.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colton Rodgers!