PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Oxlong (ranked 4570 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaiden Chamberlain (ranked 5604 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.

Oxlong
vs
Chamberlain

185 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Oxlong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaiden Chamberlain!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, John Mangel and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oxlong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chamberlain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oxlong somewhat.
Chamberlain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oxlong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oxlong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chamberlain defends well and Oxlong ends up having to push Chamberlain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chamberlain lands the left hand.

It looks like Mike Oxlong has been cut.

Chamberlain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oxlong tries to pull guard but Chamberlain holds him up against the cage and eventually Oxlong drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Oxlong. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Oxlong manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chamberlain leaves Oxlong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Chamberlain clinches up against the cage.
Chamberlain has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oxlong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oxlong is trying to drag Chamberlain to the mat but Chamberlain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short left from Oxlong.
Oxlong tries to pull guard but Chamberlain won't allow it.
Oxlong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Oxlong jumps guard but Chamberlain stands there with Oxlong around his waist. Oxlong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chamberlain tries to pull guard but Oxlong holds him up against the cage and eventually Chamberlain drops back down to his feet.
Chamberlain tries to stall but Oxlong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Oxlong decides to pull guard.
Chamberlain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oxlong is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chamberlain content to stall in guard here.
Chamberlain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oxlong swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Oxlong manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Oxlong fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Chamberlain decides to pull guard.
Oxlong trying to control the position from guard on top but Chamberlain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chamberlain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oxlong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oxlong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oxlong trying to control but Chamberlain is working from the bottom.
Chamberlain pulls Oxlong in close to his closed guard and prevents Oxlong from doing any damage or advancing position.
Oxlong wants to control from the top but Chamberlain keeps moving.

That's four 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.
Chamberlain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chamberlain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Oxlong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oxlong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chamberlain is fending him off so far but Oxlong persists. Nope, Chamberlain circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oxlong.
Oxlong is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Chamberlain as Oxlong shoots in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Chamberlain shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chamberlain controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaiden Chamberlain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Oxlong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Chamberlain drives through and clinches with Oxlong against the cage.

Oxlong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oxlong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chamberlain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oxlong somewhat.
Chamberlain misses with a head kick.
Chamberlain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oxlong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chamberlain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Oxlong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Oxlong gets a clinch.
Oxlong is trying to pull guard but Chamberlain has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oxlong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chamberlain walks away with a smile on his face. Oxlong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Oxlong. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Oxlong forces Chamberlain back against the cage and clinches.
Oxlong tries to pull guard but Chamberlain holds him up against the cage and eventually Oxlong drops back down to his feet.
Chamberlain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oxlong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chamberlain leaves Oxlong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chamberlain keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oxlong.

Chamberlain gets the takedown into side control.
Chamberlain tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Chamberlain decides to stand back up. Chamberlain steps back and let's Oxlong get back to his feet.
Oxlong throws a solid leg kick but Chamberlain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Oxlong.

Chamberlain closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chamberlain lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chamberlain engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Oxlong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chamberlain defends well.
Chamberlain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chamberlain showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chamberlain connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chamberlain's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Chamberlain has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chamberlain makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oxlong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chamberlain controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chamberlain cracks Oxlong with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaiden Chamberlain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Oxlong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Chamberlain looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Oxlong!
Oxlong is looking for a sweep.
Chamberlain works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jaiden Chamberlain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chamberlain taking a breather here.
Oxlong tries to bench press Chamberlain off him but Chamberlain keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chamberlain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oxlong keeps working.
Chamberlain taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chamberlain thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Oxlong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oxlong takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chamberlain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oxlong keeps working.
Chamberlain controls the position.

Chamberlain tries for a kimura but Oxlong is defending well.

Chamberlain has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamberlain misses with a head kick.
Oxlong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mike Oxlong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chamberlain fails with the takedown

and Oxlong counters by clinching up.
Chamberlain wants to break free but Oxlong has control.
Chamberlain jumps guard but Oxlong stands there with Chamberlain around his waist. Chamberlain gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Oxlong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Oxlong has managed to clinch.
Oxlong wants a takedown but no success here.
Chamberlain is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Oxlong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mike Oxlong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaiden Chamberlain.
Chamberlain gets underhooks to prevent Oxlong's takedown attempt.
Chamberlain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chamberlain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chamberlain is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chamberlain is working for takedown but Oxlong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chamberlain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oxlong smiles and moves away.
Chamberlain throws a sloppy head kick and Oxlong moves out of range easily.
Oxlong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chamberlain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Oxlong with that takedown attempt.
Chamberlain wants to counter with a clinch but Oxlong pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Chamberlain.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaiden Chamberlain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chamberlain winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaiden Chamberlain!