PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Chambler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chambler might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kim. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Chambler
vs
Jones

190 cm
25
228 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
20
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Chambler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones 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.
Chambler will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jones won't allow Chambler to sweep him here.
Chambler will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chambler trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Chambler trying to strike off his back.
Chambler tries to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to control from the top but Chambler keeps moving.
Chambler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chambler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Chambler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jon Jones hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chambler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chambler gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones with a poor takedown

and Chambler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chambler.
Chambler is breathing heavily.
Chambler cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chambler is aware though and is defending well.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Chambler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chambler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones wants to improve his position but Chambler is controlling well.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chambler.
Chambler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping hold of Chambler's head, controlling as best he can.
Chambler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Chambler sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Chambler drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Chambler is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chambler is working away from the top position though.

Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Chambler.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambler working Jones over with strikes.
Chambler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chambler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chambler scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Chambler lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Chambler.
Chambler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Chambler working Jones over with strikes.
Chambler trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Jones is holding on to half guard well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambler lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Chambler there.
Jones is looking to control Chambler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Jones is doing well to control the position and prevent Chambler from advancing to side control.
Chambler works his way into side control.

Chambler tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Chambler working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Chambler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Chambler counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Chambler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Chambler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chambler.
Chambler is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chambler winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones wants to control but Chambler is keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chambler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Chambler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Chambler there.
Jones trying to hold on to Chambler's head to control him but Chambler postures up.
Chambler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Chambler is very close to passing his half guard.
Chambler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chambler is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Chambler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chambler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chambler lands with a punch from half guard.
Chambler working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chambler thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jones to regain full guard.
Jones pulls Chambler in to control the position.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Chambler passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chambler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chambler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chambler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chambler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones keeping control of the position.
Chambler drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chambler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Jones is controlling Chambler's trapped leg to prevent Chambler from advancing to side control.
Chambler throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Jones has hold of Chambler's hands but Chambler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chambler working the head and body with strikes.

Chambler is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chambler.
Chambler thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chambler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chambler lands a nice short elbow.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chambler.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chambler.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chambler.
Chambler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones trying to control here.
Chambler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Chambler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones is concentrating on defense, preventing Chambler from advancing position.
Chambler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones is looking to control Chambler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Jones won't allow Chambler to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Chambler dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chambler is defended easily by Jones.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Chambler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chambler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chambler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones trying to hold on to Chambler's head to control him but Chambler postures up.
Jones keeping control of the position.
Chambler working Jones over with strikes.
Chambler is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Jones is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Chambler is staying active.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chambler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones gets full guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chambler throws a big right hand that misses.
Chambler is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Chambler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chambler throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mike Chambler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Chambler from controlling successfully.
Chambler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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.
Chambler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones is pulling down on Chambler's head. It's preventing any offense from Chambler, at least for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chambler with a nice head shot there.

Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chambler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Chambler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chambler wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones controls Chambler momentarily but Chambler frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chambler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chambler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chambler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones has his hands on Chambler's head, controlling the position.
Chambler landing some decent shots from guard.
Mike Chambler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chambler scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones has control of Chambler's left arm, preventing Chambler from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chambler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones pulls Chambler in close to his closed guard and prevents Chambler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chambler wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Chambler is proving a slippery customer.

Jon Jones has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Chambler counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Jones wants to hold on but Chambler pushes him away.
Jon Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chambler blocks Jones's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Chambler punishing his opponent with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Chambler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chambler, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Chambler!