PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Chamberlain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Simon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Chamberlain
vs
Simon

179 cm
24
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
24
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Chamberlain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jean Simon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Chamberlain or perhaps it was just good defense by Simon which made him look bad.
Simon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Simon looks to land a combination but Chamberlain avoids it well.
Johnny Chamberlain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chamberlain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chamberlain tries to clinch up
and Simon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chamberlain walks into a jab.
Simon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chamberlain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simon pinned against the cage. Simon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chamberlain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Simon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon lands with a good body shot.
Chamberlain closes the distance looking to clinch
and Simon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chamberlain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Simon counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Chamberlain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chamberlain doesn't seem bothered though.
Chamberlain walks into a straight right hand from Simon.
Simon scores with a jab to the body.
Chamberlain shoots in but no luck this time.
Simon with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chamberlain shoots in and drives through. Simon sprawls well.
Chamberlain is breathing heavily.
Simon scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chamberlain tries to clinch up but Simon circles away and keeps his distance.
Simon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Simon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chamberlain shoots in looking for a takedown. Simon tries to sprawl out of it but Chamberlain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chamberlain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simon circles away.
Simon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chamberlain's hands.
Simon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chamberlain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chamberlain tries to clinch but Simon moves away
and Simon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simon lands a jab.
Simon scores with a one two! Chamberlain had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Simon throws a shot to the body.
Simon works Chamberlain's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot lands for Simon.
Chamberlain throws a half hearted mid kick.
Simon lands a jab to Chamberlain's midsection.
Simon stalks Chamberlain and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chamberlain's face. Chamberlain staggers backwards, shaken.
Jean Simon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Chamberlain drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simon controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simon is on top in guard.
Chamberlain is looking to sweep but instead, Simon has passed into half guard.
Simon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simon wants to stand up but Chamberlain has a hold of him and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Simon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chamberlain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Simon lands with a cross.
Chamberlain moves to clinch but Simon breaks away
and Chamberlain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chamberlain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chamberlain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jean Simon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simon lands a right hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Simon.
Simon lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon lands a jab to Chamberlain's midsection.
Chamberlain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chamberlain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Chamberlain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chamberlain walks into a stiff left hand from Simon.
Left hook, right uppercut from Simon.
Simon works Chamberlain's body with a nice hook.
Simon lands a nice shot to the body.
Chamberlain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chamberlain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Simon with a nice cross.
Simon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Simon duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simon closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Simon throws a good cross that connects.
Chamberlain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Simon lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Simon.
Nice takedown defense from Simon. No joy for Chamberlain on that attempt.
Simon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chamberlain tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Simon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Simon is working the combinations to good effect here.
Simon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnny Chamberlain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simon scores with a one two! Chamberlain had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamberlain takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Simon connects with a body shot that sends Chamberlain's belly button to the back.
Chamberlain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chamberlain shoots in and drives through. Simon sprawls well.
Simon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chamberlain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chamberlain looks for a takedown but Simon sprawls well.
Simon scores with a punch to the head.
Simon cracks Chamberlain with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chamberlain shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice body punch from Simon.
Simon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Simon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chamberlain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Simon!
Chamberlain moves to clinch but Simon breaks away
and Simon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chamberlain rather than just go for the knockout.
Chamberlain moves to clinch but Simon breaks away
and Simon counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Simon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Chamberlain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chamberlain throws the kick towards the body but Simon avoids it.
Simon lands with a right hand.
Chamberlain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chamberlain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chamberlain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simon is fending him off so far but Chamberlain persists. Nope, Simon circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice combination there by Simon.
Simon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chamberlain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donk. Simon catches Chamberlain right on the button with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Simon as Chamberlain shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Chamberlain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chamberlain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Simon cracks a nice hook into Chamberlain's ribs.
Simon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Simon. That snapped Chamberlain's head back.
Simon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Simon.
Simon lands with a nice body punch.
Chamberlain walks into a jab.
Chamberlain has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Simon. Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Simon scores with a hook to the body. Chamberlain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Simon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chamberlain is looking to clinch but Simon is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chamberlain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Simon sprawls well. Simon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chamberlain gets slowly back to his feet.
Chamberlain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Simon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chamberlain.
Chamberlain misses with a hook to the body
and Simon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamberlain throws a sloppy head kick and Simon moves out of range easily.
Simon throws a shot to the body.
Simon throws a series of punches but Chamberlain avoids them all with ease.
Simon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chamberlain.
Simon scores with a hook to the body. Chamberlain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chamberlain with a poor takedown
and Simon counters with a stiff right hand.
Simon works Chamberlain's body with a nice hook.
Chamberlain shoots for a double leg takedown but Simon sprawls well. He's pushed Chamberlain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chamberlain moves in looking to clinch but Simon pushes him off.
Jean Simon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chamberlain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simon defends it nicely.
Simon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Simon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chamberlain lands a high kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chamberlain.
Johnny Chamberlain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chamberlain misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Simon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simon 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jean Simon!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Jean Simon!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Jean Simon!

Jean Simon wins by unanimous decision!
Jean Simon decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.