PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jovon Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chambers's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Carmen Gray-Gates of Loneliness. Aaron Stone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chambers
vs
Stone

190 cm
31
251 lbs
16 - 13 - 1

198 cm
28
279 lbs
13 - 9 - 1

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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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 16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jovon Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Stone!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Stone enables Chambers to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stone manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stone working a defensive guard here.
Stone has his hands on Chambers's head, controlling the position.
Chambers is pushing down on Stone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stone is fighting to maintain full guard but Chambers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chambers is trying to control the action in half guard but Stone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chambers is pressing down on Stone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stone is holding on for now.
Stone is trying to stand.
Chambers wants to take a breather but Stone is having none of it.
Chambers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chambers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chambers's back!
Stone lands a shot to the head.
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!
Chambers breaks Stone's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chambers trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chambers is one step ahead there.
Chambers wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Stone wants to sweep here but Chambers controlling him for the moment.

Chambers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stone trying to keep a closed guard but Chambers is proving a slippery customer.
Chambers sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stone's guard.

Chambers is working for a submission of some sort.
Chambers passes to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers looking to control but Stone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Chambers wants to finish this one by submission but Stone is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Chambers.
Stone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chambers content just to control the position here.
Chambers wants to take Stone's back here but Stone is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Stone manages to regain half guard. Good work.
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!

Chambers is working for a kimura but Stone is defending it quite comfortably.
Stone trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers trying to mount his opponent but Stone defends it.
We've been hearing good reports from Chambers's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Stone is holding on to half guard well.
Stone is not content to let Chambers control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Aaron Stone was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stone lands a lovely overhand right.
Chambers moves out of range as Stone throws a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone loads up on a big right hand but Chambers slips the punch.
Stone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Chambers counters with a single leg into guard. Stone didn't expect that.
Chambers looking to pass the guard.
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!
Chambers wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Stone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chambers is one step ahead there.
Chambers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chambers is pushing down on Stone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stone is fighting to maintain full guard but Chambers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chambers is trying to control the action in half guard but Stone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone is looking to improve his position.
Stone trying to control but Chambers postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jovon Chambers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Chambers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stone pinned against the cage. Stone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stone misses with a wild body shot.
Stone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chambers moves out of range of the leg kick from Stone.
Stone swinging wildly here.
We've been informed that Stone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stone misses with an uppercut

and Chambers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stone's guard.
Chambers wants to pass the guard but Stone is keeping the position.
Chambers postures up.
Chambers wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Chambers advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chambers is looking for a kimura but Stone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chambers to get the leverage.
Chambers tries to pass to full mount but Stone defends it.
Stone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chambers is working away from the top position though.
Chambers prevents Stone from improving his position.
Stone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chambers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chambers's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chambers manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stone's guard. Nice work there by Chambers.
Chambers looking to pass the guard.
Chambers works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stone wants to get back to full guard.
Chambers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers is trying to control the action in half guard but Stone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chambers is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stone is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Chambers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone trying to control but Chambers postures up.
Chambers prevents Stone from improving his position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Chambers here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Chambers wants to pass the guard but Stone is defending well.
Stone is trying to get back to full guard.
Stone is staying active underneath Chambers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chambers is working away from the top position though.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chambers shoots in looking for a takedown. Stone tries to sprawl out of it but Chambers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chambers feints and as Stone raises his hands in defense, Chambers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stone is on top in guard.
Chambers is trying to control the position but Stone postures up.
Stone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Chambers is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Stone frees his head nicely. Oh but Chambers has switched to an armbar! Stone is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jovon Chambers!
After winning the bout, Jovon Chambers thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.