PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Chestnut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conrad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chestnut kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Albatross, Albatross, Albatross. Kenneth Chestnut could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Conrad Jackson's chin.

Chestnut
vs
Jackson

193 cm
21
181 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

189 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenneth Chestnut!
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, Conrad Jackson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chestnut scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chestnut sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chestnut tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson works his way into side control.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chestnut. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson working the ground and pound but Chestnut is defending the strikes.
Jackson looks up at the clock and then as Chestnut takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jackson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Chestnut is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jackson cracks Chestnut with an elbow. That is naaassty.
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!
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Chestnut gets back to half guard.
Chestnut taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control.
Jackson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chestnut!
Jackson controlling his opponent.
It looks like Jackson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jackson lands a big shot there that rocks Chestnut but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chestnut takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jackson looking to finish Chestnut with some ground and pound. This is bad for Chestnut!
The referee warns Chestnut that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson lands a heavy elbow.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chestnut?
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chestnut slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Chestnut is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.

Chestnut actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Chestnut's head.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Chestnut is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chestnut is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Chestnut tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Conrad Jackson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Jackson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Chestnut to stand up.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Chestnut is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chestnut moves into full guard.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Chestnut looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Chestnut is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Good shot there by Chestnut.

Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chestnut is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Chestnut looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson is just content to waste time from the top position. Chestnut takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jackson distracts Chestnut with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Chestnut is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but Chestnut is working from the bottom.
Chestnut controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chestnut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chestnut is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Chestnut is keeping the position.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson gets to his feet. Chestnut looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson is breathing heavily.

Jackson scores with a takedown into Chestnut's guard.
Chestnut not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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!

Chestnut has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.

Chestnut working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.

Chestnut working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson wants to control from the top but Chestnut keeps moving.

Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Chestnut is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chestnut manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Chestnut's guard.
Chestnut is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.

Chestnut has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jacksonis looking to pass into half guard but Chestnut pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chestnut is in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chestnut wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Chestnut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Chestnut from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Conrad Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Chestnut keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Chestnut tries to sprawl but Jackson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Chestnut is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control.
Chestnut is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chestnut regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chestnut keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Chestnut controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chestnut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Conrad Jackson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Chestnut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Chestnut.
Jackson checks a leg kick nicely.

Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
Chestnut wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Chestnut is having none of it.

Chestnut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson working Chestnut over with strikes.
Chestnut is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!

Chestnut is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson is keeping busy.

Jackson showing good submission defense here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson breaks Chestnut's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Chestnut looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Conrad Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson trying to control but Chestnut is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chestnut kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chestnut is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kenneth Chestnut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Conrad Jackson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson stands and throws Chestnut's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jackson blocks the strikes from Chestnut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conrad Jackson.
I've got Jackson 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conrad Jackson!