PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jovon Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Leer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chambers comes to the cage accompanied by Carmen Gray-Gates of Loneliness. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Chambers
vs
Leer

190 cm
35
251 lbs
20 - 20 - 1

179 cm
33
263 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 20 - 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 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Leer!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chambers shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chambers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Leer keeping control of the position.
Leer wants to get back to full guard.
Chambers trying to control from half guard but Leer is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chambers is looking to advance position but Leer won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers passes to side control.
Chambers tries to move to mount but Leer blocks the move with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers working away.
Leer gets back to half guard.

Chambers is looking for a kimura here.
Leer wants to control but Chambers is keeping busy.
Well, if Chambers is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leer keeping hold of Chambers's head, controlling as best he can.
Leer trying to control but Chambers postures up.

Chambers is working for a submission of some sort.
Chambers is looking to take a break and control but Leer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chambers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers is trying to control the action in half guard but Leer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Chambers gets caught napping as Leer dives in and scores a takedown. Chambers manages to retain guard.
Chambers keeping moving, preventing Leer from controlling successfully.
Leer wants to stand but Chambers is controlling his posture from full guard.
Leer stopping the sweep attempt from Chambers.
Leer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers wants to sweep but no luck.
Leer's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chambers circles away from the clinch attempt.

Leer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Chambers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chambers trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jovon Chambers will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Chambers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leer avoids it really well and circles away.
Chambers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leer is fending him off so far but Chambers persists. Nope, Leer circles away and we're back to standing.
Chambers looks for a takedown but Leer sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovon Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leer throws a combination that misses

and Chambers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Leer's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Leer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chambers is pushing down on Leer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leer is fighting to maintain full guard but Chambers has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leer wants to get back to full guard.

Leer is defending against the submission attempts here by Chambers.

Chambers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leer is trying to stand up here but Chambers is controlling him well.
Chambers works his way into side control.
Leer tries to bench press Chambers off him but Chambers keeps the position.

Chambers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers tries to advance to mount but Leer denies him.
Leer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Chambers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Chambers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jovon Chambers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leer keeps working.

Chambers tries for a kimura but Leer is defending well.
Leer is looking to regain half guard here but Chambers keeps moving and retains side control.
Leer prevents Chambers from moving into mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chambers has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Leer is controlling an arm, preventing Chambers from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Chambers looking to control and managing it successfully.

Chambers working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Chambers is looking to work his way around to Leer's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Leer is trying to stand up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Chambers wants to finish this one by submission but Leer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Chambers.
Chambers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jovon Chambers dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Nice straight punches there by Chambers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chambers.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chambers.
Leer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chambers tries for a takedown but Leer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Leer.

Leer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chambers looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers taking punishment in the form of punches.
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.
Chambers is trying to control Leer's posture but Leer avoids it.
Chambers manages to get back to half guard.
Chambers is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chambers defending well though.
Leer wants to stand up but Chambers is controlling the position.

Chambers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leer pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Leer in particular looking to stall.
Chambers wants to control but Leer passes into side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chambers is looking for a sweep.

Leer stands up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chambers blocks a body shot from Leer.
Chambers can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovon Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Leer manages to break the clinch.
Chambers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Leer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leer is looking to clinch.
Leer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Leer dives in and scores a takedown into Chambers's guard.
Chambers is trying to control the position but Leer postures up.
Chambers looking for a sweep. Not yet Chambers, not yet.

Chambers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chambers is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chambers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chambers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Leer gets a takedown into half guard.
Chambers tries to get to full guard but Leer has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chambers is refusing to be controlled, as Leer sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Leer really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Leer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chambers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Leer tries to stand but Chambers is controlling from the bottom.
Leer trying to control but Chambers is working from the bottom.
Chambers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Leer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leer stopping the sweep attempt from Chambers.
Chambers working a defensive guard but Leer passes into half guard.
Chambers wants to improve his position but Leer is controlling well.
Leer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chambers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers trying to control but Leer postures up.
Chambers wants to improve his position but Leer is controlling well.
Chambers moves into full guard.
Chambers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leer is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chambers working a defensive guard but Leer passes into half guard.
Chambers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chambers.
Chambers is pulling down on Leer's head to control his posture.
Chambers keeping full guard, as Leer tries to pass.
Leer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chambers is proving hard to escape from.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Chambers enables Leer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chambers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers trying to keep a closed guard but Leer is proving a slippery customer.
Leer wants to pass the guard but Chambers is keeping the position.

Chambers is looking for a triangle but Leer pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chambers is on top in guard.

Chambers wants to pass the guard but Leer is keeping the position.

Leer is looking for a triangle but Chambers pushes his legs off easily.
Chambers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leer swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chambers is pushing down on Leer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leer is fighting to maintain full guard but Chambers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Leer is trying to stand.

Chambers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leer is just riding it out for now. Chambers eventually gives up the hold.
Chambers wants to take a breather but Leer is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chambers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Leer dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Leer throws a head kick that misses.
Mike Leer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chambers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leer is looking to clinch.
Leer takes a swing at Chambers's ribcage but misses.
Chambers dives in for a single leg takedown but Leer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Leer pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Leer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chambers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chambers trying to control from the bottom.
Leer wants to control but Chambers is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chambers is defending against the submission attempts here by Leer.
Chambers is holding on to half guard well.
Leer is trying to control. Chambers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leer throwing shots but Chambers is blocking nicely.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chambers is trying to maintain the position but Leer is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leer doesn't manage to clinch there - Chambers circles away.
Chambers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leer sprawls and moves away.
Chambers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chambers dives in for a single leg takedown but Leer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Leer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Chambers actively working from the bottom here.
Leer is keen to just control but Chambers is a slippery customer.
Chambers trying to hold on to Leer's head to control him but Leer postures up.
Leer tries to pass to full mount but Chambers defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leer tries to stand but can't do so whilst Chambers controls his leg.
Chambers is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Leer wants to control but Chambers is keeping him busy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jovon Chambers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Leer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Chambers shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Chambers wants to work for an arm triangle but Leer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Leer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chambers is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leer.
Chambers is pushing down on Leer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leer is fighting to maintain full guard but Chambers has managed to sneak the leg through.

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.
Leer is trying to control but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Leer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Mike Leer!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Mike Leer!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Mike Leer!

Mike Leer wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mike Leer thanked Das Labor for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).